SC community struggles to recover from flooding for second year in a row
The town of Nichols is facing serious flooding from Hurricane Florence, while still recovering from previous storm flooding.
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Public safety checkpoints scheduled in Lexington on Wednesday
Lexington Police Department will be conducting public safety checkpoints around the Town of Lexington on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
Lexington Police help parents protect precious cargo
The Lexington Police Department is offering free checks to make sure child car seats are installed correctly.
Operation Clear Track kicks off Rail Safety Week
This week is Rail Safety Week in South Carolina.
Court suspends Solicitor Johnson's law license
Court officials suspended the law license of 5th Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson Tuesday.
SC State Fair announces Fantasia concert already sold out
A popular R& B Singer set to perform during the 2018 SC State Fair is already sold out.
Family believes Columbia Animal Shelter, city ordinance killed their 13-year-old dog
[gtxvideo vid='VD5a3C6p' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VD5a3C6p.jpg' vtitle='AnimalShelterLawPKG'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Cockerell family said a city ordinance is to blame for what they say was a "wonderful, loving life" end in an "awful and tragic way." "She was like, ‘mommy, take me home,…
Wanted man accused of sexual assaulting woman with hands and gun
A man wanted for sexually assaulting a woman remains on the loose. Do you recognize him?
Former State Treasurer, reality star charged with assault and battery
According to the Charleston County Detention Center's online records, Thomas Ravenel was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with second degree assault and battery.
Mayor Benjamin invites community to City of Columbia block party
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready to party with some of America's mayors? Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is inviting the community to a block party from 6:30-10 p.m. on Sept. 28 on the 1600 block of Main Street. The event takes place after the…
Palmetto Health and Greenville Health renamed 'Prisma' Health
[gtxvideo vid='RZeZjlm0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RZeZjlm0.jpg' vtitle='Prisma Health'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- There is a new name in health care in South Carolina. Tuesday, The Greenville Health system and Palmetto Health announced, as part of a merger, that the health systems will be renamed Prisma…
A look at the Flooding in Nichols and Mullins, ABC Columbia crews on scene
[gtxvideo vid='dHIhVjJx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dHIhVjJx.jpg' vtitle='A look at the Flooding and Barricades in Nichols and Mu'] MULLINS, SC (WOLO)--Flooding is still an issue in the Pee Dee. Emergency officials say waters are still high and rivers are projected to crest raising those…
AP: Court officials suspend law license of 5th Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Court officials have suspended the law license of the South Carolina prosecutor currently facing state and federal charges related to alleged misspending of public funds. The state Supreme Court issued that order Monday for 5th Circuit…
Florence Close Up: 1-95 in NC Re-opens, towns in SC under water
[gtxvideo vid='sfF4hoqA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/sfF4hoqA.jpg' vtitle='1-95 in NC Re-opens, towns in SC under water'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ABC Columbia news continues to track the impact of Hurricane Florence. Long after the storm made landfall, flooding became the major emergency in South Carolina and…
Columbia Police looking for man wanted on fraud charges
Columbia Police need your help to find a man accused of auto break-in and credit card fraud. Authorities say the suspect is still at large.
Congress considering almost $1.7 billion to aid recovery efforts from Florence
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress is starting to consider almost $1.7 billion in new money to aid recovery efforts from Florence. Lawmakers already are facing a deadline this week to fund the government before the start of the new budget year…
Mommy Drill Sergeant tells story through son's eyes
A Fort Jackson Drill Sergeant and mother is telling her story through her son's eyes in a new book published this summer.
Study says: SC is failing at taking care of its teachers
A report by Wallet Hub ranks South Carolina as the seventh worst state in the nation for teachers.
Richland Library offering free flu shots this fall
Richland Library wants to make sure residents are prepared for flu season.
Church members boat to church service after Florence floods
Some Horry County residents lean on their faith to get through the devastation Hurricane Florence left behind. See what they did to make sure they were able to make it to church after many of their roads were impassable.
Pregnant teen taken from her home is found safe
Pregnant teen taken from her home is found safe.
Columbia-Richland Fire Department heads to Pawley's Island for five-day deployment
[gtxvideo vid='tgSbH5nn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tgSbH5nn.jpg' vtitle='CFD TO PAWLEYS'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Fifteen Columbia fire personnel are on their way to Pawleys Island to help assist in search and rescue missions. They say they are ready to repay the debt they have…
Parts of SC still flooding as Pee Dee water crests
Tens of thousands are being asked to leave their homes ahead of even more flooding.
Missing pregnant 18 year old found safe; 2 suspects in custody
Edgefield County Sheriff's Department say a pregnant 18 year old who was kidnapped after a break-in, has been found safe.
4 suspects wanted for Armed Robbery in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department needs help identifying four suspects wanted for Armed Robbery. The incident happened at 12:30am on Friday at the Exxon gas station on Blythewood…
