Local News

Hearing begins following the death of two patients who drowned in SC floodwaters

[gtxvideo vid='REInGX28' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/REInGX28.jpg' vtitle='HEARING ON DROWNINGS']

SC DOT to host information meeting on Richland County Bridge replacement

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Transportation wants to hear from residents in Richland County about a proposed Bridge replacement. The SC DOT has scheduled a Public Information Meeting for Thursday, November 8, 2018, concerning the following proposed…

James Clyburn announces run for majority whip

U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader, James Clyburn announced his run for majority whip on Wednesday.

Kershaw officials searching for suspect in Bojangles robbery

The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man they say robbed a Bojangles.

Comet bus to expand transportation service

If you need a ride to the airport, you're in luck. The Comet bus service announces plans to expand their service to help people get to Columbia Airport.

Firefighters honored for saving RNE Quarterback's life

On Tuesday night, 11 City of Columbia Firefighters were honored with a Light Award from the City Manager's Office for saving the life of Richland Northeast High School quarterback, Josh Boyd.

Blue Cross Blue Shield to lay off nearly 250 SC employees

[gtxvideo vid='wRqaLD53' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wRqaLD53.jpg' vtitle='BCBS Jobs'] FLORENCE, SC (WOLO) - Blue Cross Blue Shield says it's laying off close to 250 employees. The Charleston Post and Courier reports the layoffs take affect Wednesday (11/7) for those who work at PGBA, a…

South Carolina voters break 24-year-old record during Midterm Election

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- A record-breaking Midterm Election in South Carolina. Nearly 1.7 million South Carolinians cast their vote which broke the record for midterm voter turnout, but whenever you have that many people showing…

Clyburn and Wilson headed back to Washington as House Members

[gtxvideo vid='g3CP5ChH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/g3CP5ChH.jpg' vtitle='Clyburn and Wilson headed back to Washington as House Member'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina voters re-elected two longtime Congressional House members on Tuesday. With unofficial results, Incumbent Republican Joe Wilson won his District 2 seat. According…

Vote 2018 Recap- Governor's Race McMaster Speaks on Win, Smith on Concession

[gtxvideo vid='uakfcBh9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uakfcBh9.jpg' vtitle='Vote 2018 Recap- Governor's Race McMaster Speaks on Win,'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) (AP)-- Governor Henry McMaster has been elected as the Governor of South Carolina, according to unofficial results from the SC Election Commission. Governor McMaster won with…

VOTE 2018 RESULTS: State Superintendent will remain elected position

A constitutional amendment question on the 2018 ballot that would change the State Superintendent position to a Governor appointment has been rejected by South Carolina voters.

VOTE 2018 RESULTS: Republican US Congressman Ralph Norman wins re-election

COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - The Associated Press has called the race for South Carolina's 5th district race for the US House of Representatives. Congressman Ralph Norman is the projected winner, defeating democrat Archie Parnell. According to SCvotes.org, with about 190,000…

Vote 2018 RESULTS: Henry McMaster projected winner of SC Governor Race

COLUMBIA, SC (AP, WOLO) - Governor Henry McMaster has been projected by the Associated Press as the winner of South Carolina's race for Governor. This will be his first full term in office.…

VOTE 2018 RESULTS: US Rep. Jim Clyburn wins re-election

COLUMBIA, SC (AP,WOLO) - The Associated Press has called South Carolina's 6th district race for the US House of Representatives. Incumbent Democrat Congressman Jim Clyburn has been re-elected over his Republican challenger Gerhard Gressmann. According to SCvotes.org, with 24,383 ballots…

South Carolina polls are officially closed; here's where to go for results

Stay with ABC Columbia News at we work with ABC News nationally for complete coverage of Your Vote Your Voice. Also, ABC Columbia has our news team throughout the Midlands waiting for election results to come in. We'll…

'Armed and dangerous' suspect in deadly home invasion wanted

The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Department is looking for a seventh suspect in a deadly October home invasion, a day after arresting six people in connection to the incident.

Suspected drug trafficker arrested with 25 pounds of pot at Columbia Airport

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - A suspected drug trafficker was arrested Monday (11/5) at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport after a traffic stop. The Lexington County Sheriff's Department announced the arrest Tuesday, saying that more…

Vote 2018- What is Amendment 1? Future of Education Superintendent on ballot

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- As voters head to the polls in South Carolina, they'll see Amendment 1 on their ballot. Currently in South Carolina, the State Superintendent of Education is an elected official, but Amendment 1 would allow the Governor to…

What you need to take to the polls

[gtxvideo vid='HEmKuyp1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HEmKuyp1.jpg' vtitle='What you need to take to the polls 2']

Tracking election results

[gtxvideo vid='3kA7UlWt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3kA7UlWt.jpg' vtitle='Tracking Election Results']

Incumbent Governor Henry McMaster casts his vote

[gtxvideo vid='JPDX93Tn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JPDX93Tn.jpg' vtitle='henry mcmaster'] Who will be SC’s next governor? Henry McMaster and James Smith are the two candidates for South Carolina Governor in the 2018 midterm elections on November 6.