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Migrant Children in Foster Care in SC

Some of the children that were separated from their families at the US - Mexico border are here in South Carolina living in foster homes for an undetermined amount of time.

RCSD searching for 'armed and extremely dangerous' suspect in attempted murder case

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 19-year-old wanted in connection with an attempted robbery that took place last month. Officials say, Stanley Lamont Sanders, agreed to meet a 20-year-old man at Mallard Pointe Apartments…

Lexington County Deputies Arrest Murder Suspect on the Run for a Year

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington County Deputies say they have arrested a murder suspect, wanted since March 2017, in connection with a fatal shooting. Deputies say 26 year old Kevin Lawrence Pearson now faces murder charges for his role in a…

President Donald Trump to visit West Columbia Monday for McMaster rally

[gtxvideo vid='DRbxIv2v' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DRbxIv2v.jpg' vtitle='President Donald Trump Set to Arrive in West Columbia M'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The McMaster campaign for Governor has released details of President Donald Trump's visit to South…

Border Update- The Latest on the Children of the Separation

[gtxvideo vid='wVE1Q9yI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wVE1Q9yI.jpg' vtitle='Border Update- The Latest on the Children of the Separa'] ABC NEWS--An update on the border crisis after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to stop the separation of families at the border. The controversy over…

Fort Jackson welcomes new Commanding General

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Misting Stations in City to Help Cool off Columbia

[gtxvideo vid='wO2sYYm8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wO2sYYm8.jpg' vtitle='Misting Stations in City to Help Cool off Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia wants to help everyone try and cool off from the extreme heat. City officials have set up misting stations in some…

Second Arrest in Wilson Blvd. Body

A second person has been arrested in connection to a body found earlier this week behind an abandoned home in Richland County.

Mayor Benjamin takes part in U.S. Mayor rally at the border

[gtxvideo vid='LdHx9KVl' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LdHx9KVl.jpg' vtitle='Benjamin takes part in US Mayor rally'] Tornillio, TX (WOLO) - Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is in Texas today taking part in the U.S. Mayor's rally against the separation of families at the border. The rally was…

John Warren campaigns with "The Duck Commander" in Greenville

[gtxvideo vid='3Mpr6b2Y' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3Mpr6b2Y.jpg' vtitle='Warren campaign with Phil Robertson'] GREENVILLE, SC (WOLO) - John Warren campaigned Thursday (6/21) with Phil Robertson ahead of next week's GOP runoff for Governor. 'The Duck Commander' and Duck Dynasty Star was expected give his endorsement…

Body identified as man reported missing

New details surrounding the death of an area man authorities say was discovered behind an abandoned house along Wilson Boulevard.

Tips to help survive the heat

There's no way around it, it is hot. If you have to be outside here are some ways to survive the heat and stay as cool as possible.

Columbia Water asks residents to conserve water

It is officially summer, and while many of you are hoping to take care of your lawn, plants and outdoor gardens, The Columbia Water Services is asking you to take a few extra steps to conserve where you can.

ABC Columbia News Update

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Woman arrested accused of murder of victim found shot in the neck

KERSHAW CO., SC (WOLO) - A woman has turned herself in for the murder of a victim found dead in a car shot in the neck. Stacey Catoe, 43, voluntarily surrendered herself Thursday (6/21) to KCSO investigators at the Kershaw…

McMaster Campaign Announces President Trump Election Eve Rally in West Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The McMaster campaign for Governor has released details of President Donald Trump's visit to South Carolina. The campaign has announced that President Donald Trump will attend an election eve campaign rally for Governor Henry McMaster in West…

Vote 2018- Debate Roundup McMaster and Warren

[gtxvideo vid='KrxG1WOj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KrxG1WOj.jpg' vtitle='Vote 2018- Debate Roundup McMaster and Warren'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The race in the GOP runoff for Governor is heating up. Both Governor Henry McMaster and John Warren are back on the campaign trail. The two met in…

Catch the Comet for free- National 'Dump the Pump Day'

[gtxvideo vid='LLb1btm0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LLb1btm0.jpg' vtitle='Catch the Comet for free- National Dump the Pump Day'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--You can ride The Comet buses for free today, June 21. The bus system is joining public transit programs from across the country for the…

Volvo plant opens in SC

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Volvo Cars officially opens Ridgeville, SC Plant

RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Volvo Cars, the first major automaker to abandon cars powered solely by internal combustion engines, is officially opening its first plant in the United States. The Swedish carmaker aims to make 130,000 hybrid or all-electric vehicles…