Columbia Police search for classic car someone sped off with
Columbia Police are hoping you can help them locate a classic car authorities say was stolen.
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Salvation Angel Tree goes up tomorrow at Columbiana Center
[gtxvideo vid='W7rBHa58' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/W7rBHa58.jpg' vtitle='ANGEL TREE'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - You have a chance to make a child's Christmas! ABC Columbia is a proud partner of the Salvation Army's Angel Tree project. The Angel Tree features the wants and needs of…
A firefighter's simple checklist for a safe Thanksgiving
The Columbia Fire Department wants to make sure they don't visit your home this Thanksgiving.
SC Doctors stress the need for vaccinations after more cases of measles reported in the upstate
[gtxvideo vid='YJgPhMnD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YJgPhMnD.jpg' vtitle='SC MEASLES'] SPARTANBURG, SC (WOLO) - There have been six reported cases of the measles in the upstate. Medical officials are keeping an eye on the disease in Spartanburg County. DHEC officials say the measles virus is…
Richland Library wants to help people understand what being homeless is like
This week is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
New law requires mopeds to register with DMV or get a ticket
[gtxvideo vid='dbOaQtvl' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dbOaQtvl.jpg' vtitle='MOPED LAWS'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- New laws require moped drivers to register their vehicle with the DMV. Mopeds without the new license plates could get tickets for hundreds of dollars. Drivers can receive a ticket starting Nov.…
Teenage girls charged with robbing two businesses
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- The Lexington County Sheriff's Department has arrested two teenage girls accused of robbing two different businesses just hours…
Lexington Coroner Identifies victim in Augusta Road Fatal Crash
[gtxvideo vid='EiX3uvGo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EiX3uvGo.jpg' vtitle='Update: Augusta Road Reopens after Fatal Crash'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- The Lexington County Coroner has identified the person who died in a fatal crash Thursday morning. Police say it happened Augusta Road/ US 1 at Morgan Drive…
Teacher Shortage Senate Panel at State House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Educators in South Carolina have told state lawmakers that constant student testing is one of the biggest roadblocks they face. A Senate panel met Wednesday to get ideas…
November is adopt a 'Senior pet' month: special offer from Columbia Animal services
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- November is 'Senior' pet month and the City of Columbia Animal Services is offering up a special deal. Officials say during the month of November all adoption fees will be waived for all dogs and cats that…
City of Columbia Unveils official City Ornament
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Each year, the City of Columbia unveils the Babcock Center Foundation‘s “Ornament of Opportunity" and proclaims the ornament the “Official City Ornament." On Thursday, the 2018 City ornament was officially unveiled at City Hall. This year's decoration…
Be an Angel: Salvation Army Trees set to go up in area mall
[gtxvideo vid='BzHfVdVt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BzHfVdVt.jpg' vtitle='Be an Angel: Salvation Army Trees set to go up in area mall'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Beginning Friday, November 16 you have a chance to be an 'Angel' for Christmas. ABC Columbia is a proud sponsor of…
Update: Augusta Road Reopens after Fatal Crash
[gtxvideo vid='EiX3uvGo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EiX3uvGo.jpg' vtitle='Update: Augusta Road Reopens after Fatal Crash'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- After being closed for several hours due to a fatal crash, Lexington Police reopened Augusta Road/ US 1 shortly before 1pm Thursday. According to Lexington Police, the…
CPD: Wanted Armed robbery suspect hits Subway and CVS Store
[gtxvideo vid='pm7wqYsy' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pm7wqYsy.jpg' vtitle='CPD: Armed robbery suspect hits Subway and CVS Store'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Columbia Police Department has released surveillance images of a suspect they say is responsible for two armed robberies in Columbia. The suspect is accused…
Augusta Road is still closed after fatal early morning accident
Lexington police say a collision with injuries happened on Augusta Road/U-S 1 at Morgan Drive and it's still under investigation.
Vista Lights set to shine bright in the Vista
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It will look a little more like Christmas in Columbia's Vista. The 33rd annual Vista Lights event kicks off Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 5pm off Gervais Street. Visitors to the annual event can enjoy performances, dancing,…
UofSC Coach Dawn Staley gives Grandparents a slam dunk
Gamecock ladies basketball Coach Dawn Staley teams up with local health service to give Grandparents a ball of a time. Click here to find out more.
Angel Tree will return to the Midlands in just 2 days
ABC Columbia is a proud partner of the Salvation Army's Angel Tree initiative.
Arrest in robbery leads to narcotics and weapons investigation in Lexington
The Lexington Police Department made arrests that led them to a narcotics and weapons investigation on Wednesday.
Dick Harpootlian sworn into SC Senate
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Democrat Dick Harpootlian was sworn into the South Carolina Senate on Wednesday taking over for district 20, a seat that hasn't be held by a democrat for decades. District 20 represents…
Columbia Police: one suspect may be responsible for 2 armed robberies
Columbia police believe the man seen in two surveillance videos robbed CVS on Nov. 11 and Subway on Nov. 14, both on Garners Ferry Road.
Annual Angel's List released, see which charities are really paying it forward
If you are a philanthropist and enjoy giving to others, you may want to take a look at the SC Treasruer's Office Angel's List to find out if the charity your giving money to is spending most of it on the cause you support.
Domino's will give some a chance to really make some dough while creating 75 jobs in the Midlands
Governor McMaster announced on Wednesday that Domino's Pizza will be opening a new processing facility in Lexington County.
What parents should do if there is an active shooter at their kid's school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO): Schools across the nation participate in active shooter training after Sandy Hook, Parkland, and more recently, the Santa Fe High School shooting. Teachers and students know what to do…
School bus accident injures multiple people on Broad & Bush River Road
Columbia Fire department says multiple people are injured after a school bus accident on the intersection of Broad River at Bush River Road.
