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Join ABC Columbia for Red Cross Blood Drive at the Plex

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You can help give the gift of life by joining ABC Columbia for our annual New Years Blood drive. We are partnering with the Red Cross and I-Heart Radio for this blood donation event. You can stop by…

RCSD investigates nightclub shooting that injured five people

[gtxvideo vid='w7t58OuD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/w7t58OuD.jpg' vtitle='RCSD investigates night club shooting that injured five peop'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County Deputies continue the investigation into a New Year's day shooting that injured five people. According to authorities, it happened after 6am at the "Faces…

Domion Energy announces completion of SCANA merger

[gtxvideo vid='FXcZOg9h' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FXcZOg9h.jpg' vtitle='Domion Energy announces completion of SCANA merger'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Dominion Energy announced it has completed its purchase of SCE & G’s parent company SCANA. Dominion Energy released a statement on Wednesday, saying in part, quote-- "Together, we are…

Interfaith Harmony in South Carolina in the New Year

[gtxvideo vid='tcLiyEeN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tcLiyEeN.jpg' vtitle='Interfaith Harmony in the New Year'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Out of the State House, a gathering of faith based groups in the Midlands will celebrate harmony in the New Year. Last week, The Interfaith Partners joined to promote…

Columbia woman arrested for beating 76-year-old to death

[gtxvideo vid='RuW7Zhdt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RuW7Zhdt.jpg' vtitle='Woman arrested for beating 76-year-old to death'] COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - A Columbia woman has been arrested for beating an elderly man to death. Nikki Price, 38, is charged with murder after the body of 76-year-old Kenneth…

Rose Parade features late Midlands teen for donating life

[gtxvideo vid='vgkmNZKk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vgkmNZKk.jpg' vtitle='Rose Parade features Midlands teen for donating life'] PASADENA, CA (WOLO) - Tuesday morning the annual Tournament of Roses Parade aired on ABC Columbia and someone from the Midlands was represented on the "Donate Life" float. Drew…

One killed in NYE shooting

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland County deputies say a man was killed in a shooting Monday night off North Main St. Investigators say around 10:30pm they responded to a home on S. Highland Forest Dr. Deputies say a man was shot…

LCSD: Man injured in early morning shooting

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington County deputies say a man was injured in a shooting in West Columbia. Investigators say they responded to an apartment on Riverbend Dr. around 5am Tuesday morning. No one has been charged in connection with the…

Deputies: Five injured in New Year's Day shooting

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland County deputies say an early morning argument at a night club in Columbia ended with five people getting shot. Investigators say the incident happened around six this morning at Faces Lounge on Decker Blvd. According to…

Happy New Year from ABC Columbia

Columbia,  SC (WOLO)-- Here's to a healthy and happy 2019. ABC Columbia News wishes you a Happy New year. Join us at 6pm and 11pm for a look at the day's top stories and a year in review. Plus, wake…

Columbia police investigate fatal shooting

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police are investigating a deadly early Monday morning shooting. Police say it happened at around 3am Monday on McRae St. Investigators say one male victim was shot and killed.…

Columbia New Year's holiday parking schedule

  Columbia, (WOLO) ---  It's a holly jolly time of the year and many of you may be expecting family and friends to come into the area to visit for the holidays. If so, and you are looking to get…

South Carolina power co-op gets new board after revolt

ST. MATTHEWS, S.C. (AP) - A rural South Carolina electric company which threw out its entire board because of high salaries and other problems now has nine new members. The new Tri-County Electric Cooperative board was sworn in at a…

Bond denied for mother accused in 5 month old's death

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- A woman accused in the death of her five month old child was in court Monday afternoon. Bond was denied today for Kaitlynn Busby on charges of homicide by child abuse and possession of methamphetamine. Deputies began…

Early morning shooting in Lexington sends woman to hospital

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-Deputies are investigating a shooting that sent one woman to the hospital. The incident happened Saturday morning in the 200 block of Whiteford Way. Deputies say the female victim was transported to an area hospital with a gunshot…

Santee Cooper sues SCE&G over failed nuclear plants

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's state owned utility is suing its partner in a failed nuclear project, saying the privately-owned South Carolina Electric & Gas committed fraud and misconduct that caused billions of dollars to be wasted on the…

Seal hanging out at Myrtle Beach

[gtxvideo vid='JB1gdreY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JB1gdreY.jpg' vtitle='Seal hanging out at Myrtle Beach'] MYRTLE BEACH, SC-- The seal that captivated Myrtle Beach has returned to the city at least four times, making a normally rare sight somewhat of a common occurrence over the Christmas holiday.…

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