Lexington PD identifies fatality in I-20 crash
The Lexington County Coroner has identified 72-year-old Michael John Callahan as the person who died in an accident along I-20 near South Lake Drive.
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Wilson calls for re-authorization of Conservation Fund
Lexington Co., S.C.(WOLO)-- Preserving the Saluda River and other outdoor areas for generations to come. Tuesday morning US Representative Joe Wilson and the Conservation Voters of South Carolina held a news conference calling…
New information in Fatal Florence Officer Shooting, Sheriff :39 rounds fired by suspect
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott released new information Tuesday in the Fatal Florence officer shooting investigation. Lott says investigators found 126 guns in the home of suspect, Fred Hopkins. According to…
Candidates for Governor set to Debate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Gubernatorial candidates, Republican Governor Henry McMaster and Democrat James Smith, will meet Wednesday in the first of two debates. The debate, set for October 17, will be held at Francis Marion University in Florence. The second debate…
It's a HOT day, so cool down with ice cream at the SC State Fair!
[gtxvideo vid='wxaFU3TG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wxaFU3TG.jpg' vtitle='KIM ITS A HOT DAY AT THE FAIR COOL DOWN WITH ICE CREAM'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ABC Columbia is checking out the sights and sounds of the South Carolina State fair. And of course, our own Curtis Wilson…
Apartment Fire off Fairforest Rd. still under investigation, say officials
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- According to the Fire Marshal, the cause of an apartment fire off of Fairforest Road is still under investigation. No official cause has been ruled, say Columbia Fire officials. The fire badly damaged three units at an…
Deputies divert traffic following fatal accident in Lexington County
[gtxvideo vid='MsB6h3Ml' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MsB6h3Ml.jpg' vtitle='KIM- FATAL ACCIDENT'] UPDATE (1/3) The vehicles involved in the fatality collision have been removed from the roadway at SC-6/South Lake Drive and I-20 and officers are completing their investigation for reconstruction purposes. pic.twitter.com/lbDY3Vx07t — Lexington Police(SC)…
Columbia Mayor to host annual Campaign Against Breast Cancer Breakfast
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will once again host the Annual Mayor's Campaign Against Breast Cancer Isabel Law Breakfast this fall. It will take place from 6-9 a.m. on Friday, November 2, 2018 in the parking lot of…
Man with grudge who drove car into mourners gets 80 years
A man who drove his car into a group of mourners at a South Carolina cemetery, hurting 11 of them, has been sentenced to 80 years in prison.
RCSD Sheriff to hold press conference on Florence shooting
Richland County Sheriff's Department will hold a press conference today to give updates on the Florence County shooting investigation.
USC students row to raise money for families affected by childhood diseases
Students with a physical therapy program at the University of South Carolina will be rowing for 24 consecutive hours to raise awareness and funds for Leo’s pride.
SC State Museum hosts ' Museum of Oz' after hours
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina State Museum has transformed into the Museum of Oz. Museum officials say on Tuesday, Oct. 16 you can experience Tuesday in Oz. According to the Museum, Guests can experience the Museum of Oz after hours with ghost tours…
Apartment fire displaces 8 people
A fire badly damaged three units at the Lakes at Harbison Apartments on Fairforest Road after a home appliance short circuited.
Newberry woman arrested for stealing money from an elderly person
The Newberry Police Department has arrested 45-year-old Mary Jane Chandler for strong armed robbery in an incident that occured Sept. 4.
Shoplifting suspects accused of hitting Deputy in custody
Three men are in custody accused of hitting a Deputy with with their getaway car. Click below for the full story.
Suspect in custody after Friday afternoon armed robbery
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department said Alexis Moreno is charged in connection with the shooting incident at a Shell gas station on Parklane Road.
Red beans and rice at Fair
What is Shakin' Dave Aiken taste testing on the Midway at the South Carolina State Fair.
Trial delayed for man accused of killing his 5 children
The trial of a Lexington man accused of murdering his five children was scheduled to start today, but will not take place until next year.
President and First Lady visit area of Florida devastated by Hurricane Michael
[gtxvideo vid='pQaR3e0e' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pQaR3e0e.jpg' vtitle='TrumpVisitFlorida'] PANAMA CITY, FL (WOLO) - The President and First Lady flew to Florida Monday (10/15) to see the damage left behind in the wake of Hurricane Michael first hand. TOGETHER, WE WILL PREVAIL! pic.twitter.com/C1TLMVkDmt— Donald J.…
Kickoff announced for Carolina-Tennessee
When the Gamecocks return from their off week, they will host Tennessee in their first home night game of 2018, kicking off against the Volunteers at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 27.
Prosperity Police: Woman accused of strong armed robbery of elderly person
PROSPERITY, SC (WOLO)-- According to the Prosperity Police Department, a woman has been arrested, accused of strong arm robbery. The incident happened in early September, say police. Officials say it happened at the Miller Street apartments in Prosperity. According to…
Two Killed in Chase Involving Deputies
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)--Two people are dead after a chase involving deputies lead to a crash. Deputies with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say they were pursuing a Volkswagen bug when it crashed into a delivery van near the State Farmers…
ABC Columbia at the State Fair: Chainsaw Carving Exhibit
[gtxvideo vid='WXVVaVJJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WXVVaVJJ.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbia at the State Fair: Chainsaw Carving Exhibit'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ABC Columbia is live at the South Carolina State Fair each weekday. Join us at Noon and 6pm. There are many exhibits, rides and sights to…
Lexington Co. Deputies Searching for Theft Suspect
Lexington County deputies are looking for a man accused of stealing a restaurant's employees phone on September 19th.
Deputies: Clothes Give Away Suspected Bank Robbery
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington Co. deputies say a man who robbed a bank on his lunch break is in custody. Investigators say on Friday afternoon Leland Beatty took a break from work to rob a bank on the 3900…
