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Law enforcement officer fired after alleged sexual relationship with minor

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iHeart Radio and ABC Columbia host blood drive

[gtxvideo vid='9WI4LQUw' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9WI4LQUw.jpg' vtitle='iHeart Radio and ABC Columbia blood drive'] COLUMBIA, S.C.(WOLO) - ABC Columbia and the Red Cross partnered for the annual New Years blood drive to help give the gift of life. Stop by The Plex at the…

Manufacturer locating new operations to Berkeley County, creating new jobs

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A manufacturer is locating operations to Berkeley County with an $8.2 million investment, according to state officials. VTL Precision is a developer and manufacturer of precision-engineered engine, transmission and turbocharger components for the commercial vehicle and passenger…

Year in Review: SC Politics

[gtxvideo vid='XaLHu401' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XaLHu401.jpg' vtitle='Year in Review: SC Politics'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will be officially sworn in as Governor on January 9, 2018. He'll take the oath of office as we start a new year. We take a…

All lanes are open on I-77 after early morning trailer fire

Fairfield County fire fighters say all lanes are open near the 33 mile marker and exit 34 northbound on I-77 after a trailer fire.

Another package thief targeted Columbia homes on Christmas day

[gtxvideo vid='iSXAZkIx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iSXAZkIx.jpg' vtitle='Another package thief targeted homes on Christmas day'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Someone stole a package off a front porch on Christmas day in Columbia. Columbia Police released surveillance video hoping someone recognizes the thief who hit…

Faces Lounge shooting shows irresponsible club ownership, according to RCSD

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- A fun night out ringing in the New Year took a scary turn when five people were shot at a local nightclub. All five victims had non-life threatening injuries.…

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…

Suspect charged in December fatal shooting

Suspect was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in December.

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…

Update: Lexington deputies find missing woman safe

Lexington County deputies say a woman, who was declared missing since December 27th, was found safe on Wednesday.

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…

Richland Library unveils your favorite items of 2018

2018 is over, but the Richland Library takes a look back at some of your favorite items that kept many of you coming back for more.

Palmetto Health to offer Free Tobacco Cessation program in New Year

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you are looking to start the New year by stopping smoking, Palmetto Health is offering a free cessation program. According to Palmetto Health, they will offer free tobacco cessation programs to residents of Richland, Lexington, Fairfield and…