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…
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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.
Domino's to open new processing facility in Lexington County creating 75 jobs
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Domino's is set to open a new processing facility in Lexington County, creating 75 jobs. The Governor's office made the announcement Wednesday. According to officials, the new 67,000-square-foot facility will be located in West Columbia. In a release,…
Tri-County customers meet candidates vying for open board seats
HOPKINS,SC (WOLO)-After allegations of pocketing money ousted an entire board of directors, voters have their chance again to put new people in place. "What this has done is awaken the membership of Tri-County…
CPD searching for suspect in armed robbery at Subway
Columbia Police have released surveilance images of the suspect in an armed robbery at the Subway on Garner's Ferry Road.
Richland searches for armed robbery suspect
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) ---- The Richland Coutny Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help them locate a man they say robber a Sonic restaurant along Farrow Road Sunday night November 4th. According to…
The State Christmas tree has arrived marking the start of the holiday season
ABC Columbia News was on site when the State Christmas tree was brought in by a flatbed truck to the North Lawn of the South Carolina State House.
City of Columbia leaders want to hear from citizens about future growth
As part of the city of Columbia's 10 year plan, Envision Columbia, leaders hosted a lunch inviting the public to give their input.
SC lawmakers want more money to safeguard future state elections
[gtxvideo vid='BpUhCSfb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BpUhCSfb.jpg' vtitle='VotingPresser'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A bi-partisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday (11/13), in hopes of safeguarding future elections in the state. The lawmakers proposed several ways to ensure voter integrity, including increasing pay for poll…
CPD releases identity of man suspected of sexual assault, considered armed and dangerous
Columbia Police identified 48-year-old Joe Nathan Fripp as the suspect in an attempted sexual assault on Elmwood on Saturday, Nov. 3.
