Six people arrested in connection to burglary, narcotics possession
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department arrested 25-year-old Craig Valentine, who was wanted for burglary, and five others following a tip from the community.
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SCANA reaches $2.1 billion settlement with customers
SCANA has reached a settlement with customers who sued after they were charged to pay for the company's failed nuclear construction project.
No arrests made in Orangeburg mall shooting
[gtxvideo vid='CGjxtixv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CGjxtixv.jpg' vtitle='OrangeburgMallShootingTGivingWeekend'] ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - A man was shot in a mall parking lot in Orangeburg over the holiday weekend. The shooting happened Saturday (11/24) afternoon at the Prince of Orange Mall. The mall was placed on…
Executive Director of SC Department of Employment and Workforce resigns
Governor Henry McMaster announced the resignation of the Executive Director of the Department of Employment and Workforce, Cheryl Stanton, on Monday.
City of West Columbia to host Annual Tree Lighting
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas across the Midlands. On Monday, the State Christmas Tree was lit at the State House and now the the City of West Columbia has announced it's annual Christmas Tree…
Deputies still investigating shooting, robbery of Two people in Blythewood
[gtxvideo vid='bVtvDkTf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bVtvDkTf.jpg' vtitle='Deputies: Two people shot in Blythewood Armed robbery'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Deputies in Richland County continue to investigate the shooting and robbery of two people in Blythewood. According to deputies, it happend around 11:30pm Saturday, on Feather…
Comet Transit to hold listening session to hear from you
The Comet Transit system wants to hear from you to get ideas on how well they are doing and what suggestions you have for them to make in the future.
2 shot during armed robbery in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are investigating an armed robbery that sent two victims to the hospital Saturday night. The incident around 11:30p.m. on Feather Run Court in Blythwood. The victims told deputies that they were standing outside when two males…
South Carolina man charged after death of nine-month-old baby
Florence, S.C. (WPDE) - Bennett Grayson was charged with homicide by child abuse in the death of a nine-month-old baby. The baby was initially found unresponsive Saturday at a home on Converse Drive in Florence, according to Florence County Sheriff Kenney Boone.…
South Carolina utility reaches $2B settlement over failed nuclear plants
CAYCE, S.C. (WCIV) — Troubled utility SCANA has reached a $2 billion settlement with the South Carolina customers who sued after they were charged high rates to pay for the company's failed nuclear construction project. SCANA announced the agreement in a…
Tis the season: Governor's Carolighting Set for Monday at State House
[gtxvideo vid='T3J65YoD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/T3J65YoD.jpg' vtitle='SC official Christmas tree arrives'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and the State is ready for the lighting of the State Christmas tree. The tree arrived last week at the…
USC making progress, but are unable to win state title from Clemson
While the Gamecocks have made great strides since Will Muschamp's first Palmetto Bowl, a 2016 56-7 blowout to eventual National Champion Clemson, USC still has work to do against their rival, falling Saturday night 56-35.
WATCH: Will Muschamp's comments after Carolina's loss to Clemson Saturday night
Will Muschamp addressed the media after USC's 56-35 loss to no. 2 Clemson Saturday night.
Curtis Wilson hits the ice : Columbia's Holiday Ice rink
[gtxvideo vid='amHCz2pO' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/amHCz2pO.jpg' vtitle='Curtis Wilson hits the ice : Columbia's Holiday Ice rink'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--- The holiday season has brought a new feature to Columbiana Centre's mall parking lot. ABC Columbia's Curtis Wilson got a chance to check out…
Here's where to recycle used Turkey Oil in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to get rid of that used Turkey oil from all that Thanksgiving frying? Officials remind you to dispose of used cooking oil the right way. Richland County officials say you can bring used cooking oil to…
Rivalry Weekend is here: USC and Clemson fans are ready
[gtxvideo vid='a5afDo8l' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/a5afDo8l.jpg' vtitle='TIGER BURN'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's rivalry week in the Palmetto State as Carolina and Clemson fans gear up for the Palmetto Bowl Saturday night. The University of South Carolina…
Governor's annual Carolighting set for Monday night
It will soon look a lot like Christmas at the South Carolina State House.
Victim killed in deadly Thanksgiving day crash identified
Man killed in a deadly Thanksgiving day crash has been identified by the Richland County Coroner's Office.
Black Friday brings lower gas prices
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Filling up at the pump for all that Black Friday shopping? Gas prices have dropped and will continue to drop. According to AAA, gas prices in South Carolina have dropped 27 cents over the past month, and prices…
Flying this Holiday? Columbia Metro Airport ready for travel
[gtxvideo vid='xpN63XFg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xpN63XFg.jpg' vtitle='Flying this Holiday? Columbia Metro Airport ready for travel'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A lot of people travel to visit family during the holiday season. This year is expected to be record breaking for Thanksgiving air travel. Employees at…
State Museum offering Black Friday Specials for Holiday Weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking to take a break from the shopping, the South Carolina State Museum has a deal for you. The Museum is gearing up for the holiday season with holiday shows. According to officials, new…
Be an Angel, Check out the Salvation Army Angel Tree and Give
[gtxvideo vid='7Ayobd4P' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7Ayobd4P.jpg' vtitle='Angel Trees are up, Make a Child's Christmas'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you are out shopping, stop by an 'Angel Tree' and become an ‘Angel’ this Christmas. ABC Columbia is a proud sponsor of the Salvation Army’s Angel…
Water main break prompts Boil water advisory, shuts down road
According to officials, a water main break on Main St. and Whaley St. shut down roads in the area.
Angel Tree project gives you the opportunity to give back to the community
Black Friday deals are here but before you shop ‘till you drop, you may be thinking about ways to give back to the community.
Customers eager to jump start Black Friday shopping
[gtxvideo vid='8H8Fd3JW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8H8Fd3JW.jpg' vtitle='EARLY SHOPPING'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Right now you may be finishing up turkey dinner. but some folks are already out shopping. Every year Black Friday hours change and seem to come earlier and earlier, and customers don't…
