Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Gov. Henry McMaster announced today he will appoint former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon as the interim chairman of Santee Cooper's board of directors begin immediately. “South Carolina ratepayers simply can’t afford a leaderless Santee…
[gtxvideo vid='oYghrf8m' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oYghrf8m.jpg' vtitle='Consumer Recall: Ritz Crackers and Bitz with Cheese'] The maker of Ritz Cracker has announced a voluntary recall. Mondelez International says the recall was announced as a precautionary measure, due to salmonella concerns. The company says they…
[gtxvideo vid='Lz7j6hqm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Lz7j6hqm.jpg' vtitle='Escaped Inmate back in Custody at Wateree Correctional'] SUMTER, SC (WOLO)-- In Sumter County, an inmate is back in custody after escaping Monday morning. Authorities say 24-year-old Brandon Jones escaped from the Wateree Correctional Institute in Rembert.…
[gtxvideo vid='QktygXE1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QktygXE1.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Police Searching for Bank Robbery Suspect'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police need your help finding a man accused of robbing a bank over last Friday. Police say the man stole money from the First Citizens Bank…
[gtxvideo vid='bxqA3xJD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bxqA3xJD.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbia Tracking the Rain-Mid Day Forecast'] ABC COLUMBIA is tracking the potential for rain Monday. Clouds will increase as the day goes on. A bit cooler, but the threat of afternoon showers will remain throughout the…
South Carolina Department of Corrections has apprehended an inmate who escaped from the Wateree Correctional Institute early this morning.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you are hitting the road and filling up at the pump, gas prices are on the rise. According to Gas Buddy, we've seen prices jump 8 cents per gallon in the last week. ABC Columbia scouted out…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A midlands hair stylist is giving the gift of confidence. On Saturday, Roger "Bad Boy Roy" Brasley hosted the 2018 Beauty and the Arts Expo at the Columbia Convention center. Brasley…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Students from Kenya get an incredible opportunity and end up right here in Columbia. For nearly 6 years, the group Artists for Africa has brought kids from Kenya to…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Sheriff's Department have arrested two of the three suspects wanted in connection to a Home Depot robbery. Deputies have charged Antonio Franklin Cunningham Jr.,28, and Brandon Sherad Vereen 32, with shoplifting greater then…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready for History Day at the South Carolina State Museum on Saturday, July 21. During the event you can discover how the museum collects artifacts and creates exhibits, meet historians, explore the museum behind-the-scenes and more. Here…
The South Carolina Department of Employment releases promising numbers for the State's jobless rate.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office has joined South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, the Federal Trade Commission and charity regulators from every state in announcing “Operation Donate with Honor,” a crackdown against fraudulent…
[gtxvideo vid='LJalVWqz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LJalVWqz.jpg' vtitle='Riverbanks Lion Cubs'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Three lion cubs at the Riverbanks Zoo officially have names! Nearly 14,000 people voted in an online poll and the results are in. The name with the most votes was…
[gtxvideo vid='EpzHgVUs' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EpzHgVUs.jpg' vtitle='Ft. Jackson New Command Sgt. Major'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Fort Jackson officially welcomed a new Command Sergeant Major Friday (7/20). The Army training center welcomed Command Sergeant Major Jerimiah Gan in the change of responsibility ceremony.…
[gtxvideo vid='9cpJXYI4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9cpJXYI4.jpg' vtitle='SOUTHERN SHIELD'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Operation Southern Shield unites local and state law enforcement agencies to bring the number of fatal car accidents to zero. If you are planning on being on South Carolina roads this weekend make…
Richland County Deputies say an armed and dangerous fugitive who was wanted for an armed burglary in June was arrested without incident last night.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you are looking for a furry friend, the City of Columbia Animal Services’ is offering a summer adoption special. The Dog & Cat Days of Summer Adoption Special runs July 16–21, 2018. All cats and dogs will…
An area park closed for routine maintenance, reopens to the public.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Students from Kenya get an incredible opportunity and end up right here in Columbia. For nearly 6 years, the group Artists for Africa has brought kids from…
[gtxvideo vid='pRpV7GLS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pRpV7GLS.jpg' vtitle='Thousands of dollars of boat parts stolen'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Someone stole thousands of dollars worth of boat parts and police need your help tracking them down. Columbia Police say the person pictured above stole two…
Members of the USC football team are getting ready to crack open a book and plenty of smiles as they get ready to encourage some area kids to enjoy the life long love of reading, even in the summer.
[gtxvideo vid='v7IjKUep' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/v7IjKUep.jpg' vtitle='Governor appoints himself to board']
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help them find a man they consider armed and dangerous.
Get ready to shop! A new Lowes store is now open for business in Forest Acres.
