Palmetto Boys and Girls State
Hundreds of South Carolina students get an up close and personal chance to experience what it's like to work in Government during the annual Boys and Girls State.
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S.C. First Steps Relinquishes Nearly $7 Million Grant, Closes Early Head Start Program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- During Friday's South Carolina’s First Steps Board of Trustees meeting, parents of young children, childcare providers and teachers pleaded to keep the Early Head Start program going, but it wasn’t enough.…
Strip club owner pleads guilty to operating without a license
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies say a Richland County man pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of operating a business without a business license. LeroyGreen, 65, is the owner…
SC jobless rate down slightly
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina's unemployment rate dipped slightly in May. According to the Department of Employment and Workforce 1,800 new jobs were created last month as the unemployment rate dropped…
Man suspected of stealing from a car sought
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help them locate this man suspected of snatching an IPhone during a May 10th Car break in.
Search suspended on Congaree River for man who reportedly jumped off bridge
The Columbia Police Department and the Cayce Police Department are still searching for a man missing in the water near the Blossom Street bridge this morning.
Summer Schedule for Richland School District one
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Richland School District one has announced the district's summer schedule, now that the school year is over. According to the district, the following summer work hours apply: Richland One operates on a four-day work week schedule during the…
Roadway shooting suspect arrested for attempted murder
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A man accused of shooting at a truck in West Columbia last week has been arrested for attempted murder. According to the Lexington the…
Police: Gas station employee arrested for shooting customer
[gtxvideo vid='2MIxhbBf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2MIxhbBf.jpg' vtitle='Clerk Charged in Shooting'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A gas station store employee has been arrested after allegedly shooting a customer. Columbia Police say Antar Daralhaj is charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated…
Governor McMaster addresses Firefighters
[gtxvideo vid='pWbBjirC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pWbBjirC.jpg' vtitle='Governor Addresses Firefighters'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Governor Henry McMaster spoke with hundreds of firefighters from across the state in town for the Fire and Rescue Convention. The week-long convention allows emergency responders from across the state…
Alan Wilson receives endorsements before June 26th runoff
[gtxvideo vid='qjffDSkK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qjffDSkK.jpg' vtitle='Wilson Endorsements'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon and Representative Micah Caskey gave their support to incumbent Alan Wilson in the runoff election for Attorney General. Koon explained that Wilson's support of law enforcement…
Happy Flag day America
Today is the day to let your flag fly more than ever. It's National Flag Day!
Harpootlian runs for Senate
[gtxvideo vid='qSWRTZBQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qSWRTZBQ.jpg' vtitle='Harpootlian runs for Senate'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- A familiar name in South Carolina politics is getting back in the game. Richard Harpootlian tells ABC Columbia News he's entering the race to replace former Senator John Courson…
John Warren gets endorsed by Catherine Templeton and Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Two former GOP candidates hope to change the tide after endorsing John Warren for the nomination, rather than his opponent, current Governor Henry McMaster. Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant and…
Judge: Greenville shooting justified
Deputies in Greenville have been cleared by a judge in the deadly shooting of a mentally disturbed man in his backyard. Being cleared by the family is another story altogether.
McMaster to take part in Republican Runoff Debate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Governor Henry McMaster is on the campaign trail, ahead of a runoff with Republican John Warren. The McMaster for Governor campaign says he will take part in a statewide debate of the Republican runoff. It will take…
Richland Library Hosts Volunteer Fair
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to volunteer this Summer? The Richland Library may be able to help out. The library is hosting a Volunteer Fair from 6 - 8 p.m., Thursday, June 14 at the Main location on Assembly Street. Here is the information provided by…
Investigators arrest man in connection with overnight stabbing near Harbison
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Deputies say a man who was stabbed early this morning (6/13) has been charged with assault and battery. Investigators say Austin Aldridge was involved in…
RCSD arrest NC man in connection with Farrow Rd. bank robbery
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Deputies responded to a bank robbery today on Farrow Rd. Investigators say the robbery happened around 2:15 p.m. at a TD Bank. Deputies…
President Trump's reaction to Mark Sanford losing primary
Charleston, S.C. (WOLO) - Mark Sanford was defeated yesterday in the Midterm Elections by opponent Katie Arrington. This came after months of vocal criticism from President Donald Trump and just hours before…
Local firefighters take part in flood rescue training
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Flood conditions are not uncommon for those in the Midlands. Today firefighters from across the state were trained in how to operate boats in such conditions, a skill…
Mother faces new charge in death of 11 month old baby
The mother of an 11 month old baby faces a new charge in the death of her daughter.
Misleading door hangars popping up in Irmo
Water notices showing up on the door of some Irmo homes may not be from the Columbia Water Service. Click here to see what the authentic door hangar is suppose to look like and how to verify if your water is in jeopardy of being shut off.
Family Updates Condition of Hit and Run Victim
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The family of the victim of a recent hit and run is pleading for answers Columbia Police say the victim's family updated the 55 year old man's condition Wednesday saying the incident resulted in the amputation of one…
ABC Columbia News Update
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