Exclusive: Standoff shooting dash cam video released
ABC Columbia has exclusive dash cam video of a standoff turned shooting that left a man dead and deputies on administrative leave.
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The Greek Festival is back!
One of Columbia's biggest annual food festivals is back and you have the chance to enjoy it all weekend long.
AC Flora students face several charges after fight
Two students are charged after verbal altercation involving pepper spray at an area high school reportedly disrupts the school day and sends one student to jail.
Dogs from North Carolina shelter fled to Columbia to escape Florence, now they're going to Tennessee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO): A shelter in North Carolina scrambled to get their pets to safety once Florence tore through, causing part of their ceiling to collapse. Luckily all the dogs were okay,…
State Grand Jury indicts suspended Solicitor Dan Johnson on new embezzlement charges
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A South Carolina Grand Jury has indicted the former Fifth Circuit Solicitor on new charges Thursday (9/20). Dan Johnson had already faced federal charges that were announced…
Lexington County Murder suspect arrested in Arizona, say Deputies
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington County Deputies say a suspect in a West Columbia murder is in custody, after he was arrested in Arizona. Investigators say Jamal Coburn was arrested yesterday in the Glendale area by US Marshals. Coburn is charged…
City of Columbia continues mosquito spraying
[gtxvideo vid='csa4M2mM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/csa4M2mM.jpg' vtitle='City of Columbia continues mosquito spraying'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia will continue spraying for mosquitos Thursday night, this after two dead birds tested positive for the West Nile virus. The spraying will continue downtown and…
Butterfly Release for Ovarian Cancer at State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Hundreds of butterflies will be seen across the State House grounds. The Cathy B. Novinger Butterfly Release for Ovarian Cancert takes place Thursday at 5:30pm The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central SC will release hundreds of…
USC partners with Columbia Relief to help victims of Hurricane Florence
Students at the University of South Carolina have the opportunity to help the victims of Hurricane Florence.
Childhood cancer patients give doctors a sweet surprise
Patients at Palmetto Health Children's Hospital thanked their doctors in a whimsical way Wednesday afternoon, by throwing a pie in their face.
Lexington PD serving chicken sandwiches for a good cause
The Lexington Police Department will be fundraising for the Special Olympics by serving at Chick-fil-A on Thursday.
West Columbia gang member arrested by Lexington Co. Sheriff's Department
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department arrested a West Columbia gang member Tuesday.
Bodies recovered after transportation van swept off road by flood waters, deputies on administrative leave
MULLINS, SC (WOLO)- Two mental health patients died Tuesday when an Horry County Sheriff's Office transport van drove through flooded waters on Highway 76, near Little Pee Dee River. Nearly 24 hours after…
President Trump surveys flood damage in SC
President Donald Trump came to the Carolina's today, getting a first hand look at flood damage and see the problems communities still face from the effects of Hurricane Florence.
Spraying for mosquitoes begins Wednesday night
The City of Columbia begins spraying for mosquitoes tonight. This decision was made after three dead birds were discovered within the City limits within a month and tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Coroner identifies mental health patients who drowned in transport
Officials on Tuesday morning identified the two mental health patients who died in flood waters last night.
Gov. McMaster suspends Solicitor indicted for fraud and theft
Governor Henry McMaster suspended Fifth Circuit Court Solicitor Dan Johnson on Wednesday.
Temporary dog shelter opens for pets evacuated from Florence
People were not the only ones who were forced to evacuate because of Hurricane Florence, so were many pets and a lot of them are being housed here in Columbia.
SC Farmers take a hit from Florence
Hurricane Florence has caused damage to many local farms, ABC Columbia's Angela Rogers has the full story in the video above.
2 Correctional Officers arrested by SCDC Police Services
Today, the arrest warrants for Correctional Officers were released by the South Carolina Department of Corrections Police Services.
USC board approves Williams-Brice Stadium upgrades
Following Board of Trustee approval, University of South Carolina Athletics is excited to announce that it will be pursuing state approval for $21 million in improvements to Williams-Brice Stadium with a target for completion before the 2020 season.
SCHP troopers investigate fatal early morning I-26 accident
South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers are still investigating a fatal accident on I-26 west bound this morning.
Columbia murder suspect is caught in Florida; awaits extradition to South Carolina
Columbia Police Department found a fugitive in police custody in Florida accused of a 2015 murder in Columbia.
I-26WB is back open following early morning accident
South Carolina Department of Public Safety troopers say I-26 West is back open. Troopers say a truck overturned on I-26 westbound.
Consumer officials urge you to be cautious of Fake Charities during disasters
[gtxvideo vid='YtByCt3y' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YtByCt3y.jpg' vtitle='Consumer officials urge you to beware of Fake Charities'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Sadly, with so many open hearts that want to donate during a hurricane, there are scammers looking for open wallets. The SC Department of Consumer Affairs…
