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Sisters accused of machete attack arrested
A set of siblings are behind bars accused of attacking a Orangeburg County man with his own machete during an argument.
$6 Million Meant for DOC Staffing Vacancies Reallocated For Security Upgrades at Inmate Housing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Millions of dollars that were supposed to go towards helping the deficit of correctional officers in the department of corrections will now be used in different ways. There were no objections when it came down to a vote…
Registered sex offender arrested on 12th indecent exposure charge
Kershaw County, S.C. (WOLO) - A Kershaw County Man has been arrested in connection with an indecent exposure case. On April 15, 2018, KCSO took a report from a female victim who said a co-worker, identified as Tavarus Dallas Rogers (36),…
ABC Columbia News Live Update : Midlands Gives
[gtxvideo vid='1AbEHXpe' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1AbEHXpe.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbila News Update'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Midlands Gives is underway. ABC Columbia News is following the Midlands Gives 24 hour fundraiser. See where we are so far as Josh Berry watches your donations come in.…
Manufacturer to Open Union County Facility, Bring New Jobs
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A manufacturer is locating its' new operations to South Carolina. According to the Governor's office, Kemper Corporation, a manufacturer of cargo securement products, is locating production operations in Union County. The project is expected to bring $1.9 million of…
Prosecutors say unsolicited packages have been sent to School Aged Children
ANDALUSIA, Ala. (AP) - Prosecutors say unsolicited packages have been sent to two Alabama girls that were addressed to them in care of their elementary school. The Covington County District Attorney's Office tells news outlets the Phenix City girls received…
Update: Midlands Gives fundraising efforts soars for non-profits
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U.S. Represenatative Mark Sanford Responds to TV Ad
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford is dismissing criticism from a Republican primary challenger that he doesn't support the policies of President Donald Trump. A new TV ad from state Rep. Katie Arrington features clips of Sanford speaking…
Good Morning Curtis- Midlands Gives On-line Fundraising
[gtxvideo vid='wVpWhvZe' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wVpWhvZe.jpg' vtitle='Good Morning Curtis- Midlands Gives On-line Fundraising'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- One of the largest annual fundraising efforts in South Carolina is underway. “Midlands Gives” kicked off at Midnight, last night. As of Noon donations reached over $750,000. The 24-hour…
Midlands Gives Underway- Live with Good Morning Curtis
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--One of the largest annual fundraising efforts in South Carolina is underway. "Midlands Gives" kicked off at Midnight, last night. The 24-hour online giving challenge... brings the community together as one to raise money and awareness for Midlands…
Columbia Police search for suspected April Fool's day bandit
Take a look at this suspect accused of stealing several cameras while being recorded during an April 1st robbery
Dream Riders Hope to Rein in Donations During Midlands Gives
It's that time of year again when you can make a difference in the Midlands. The 5th annual Midlands Gives kicks off at midnight. The event allows residents to be a…
'Small Business Week' Showing Off Big Changes On Main Street
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Monday kicked off Small business week in Columbia and local businesses are really booming, especially on Main Street. Whether you are looking for something sweet, savory, something fun,…
Lexington officials seek help identifying man using stolen credit card
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - The Lexington Sheriff's Department is seeking help in locating a man who tried to use a stolen card this weekend. Officials say the card was used to make a purchase at…
Deputies: Surveillance, Man Breaks into Flea Market
[gtxvideo vid='X6hyOUZQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/X6hyOUZQ.jpg' vtitle='Deputies: Surveillance Man Breaks into Flea Market'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington County Deputies are looking for a man they say broke into the Barnyard Flea Market by kicking out ceiling tiles. Investigators say on April 21st the suspect,…
Safety Tips from Richland County Deputies 'Live on Good Morning Curtis'
[gtxvideo vid='lzU9dsaD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lzU9dsaD.jpg' vtitle='Safety Tips from Richland County Deputies- Live on Good'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Our Curtis Wilson is Live with tips from the Richland County Sheriff's Department in the Monday launch of our newest segment on Good Morning Columbia,…
Bill at State House to allow fast go-karts passes South Carolina Senate
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) - Some recreation park owners in South Carolina want lawmakers to pass a bill allowing go-karts that can go over 50 mph (80 kph). The sponsor of the bill, Sen. Vincent Sheheen, says current state law…
A week of celebrating Mom and Pop Shops
[gtxvideo vid='uhSirDlK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uhSirDlK.jpg' vtitle='Small Business Week'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-There are over 30 million businesses which are classified as "small business," and it is that smaller organization that is being celebrated during Small Business Week. According to Gregg White with the…
Good Morning Curtis! ABC Columbia's Crysty Vaughan Welcomes Curtis Wilson
[gtxvideo vid='7xBASg8R' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7xBASg8R.jpg' vtitle='Good Morning Curtis'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Monday morning on Good Morning Columbia we introduced our newest Good Morning Columbia anchor Curtis Wilson. Curtis kicked off his debut on ABC Columbia with live reports in Richland County from…
Columbia Police investigating early morning shooting
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -The Columbia Police Department says it is investigating a shooting incident at the Lake Shore Village Apartments. The apartments are in the 7600…
Curtis Wilson Joins Good Morning Columbia, Goes live with LIVE PD
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ABC Columbia (WOLO-TV) is welcoming our newest member, Curtis Wilson, to the ABC Columbia News team. Curtis Wilson joins the station as Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia airing Monday-Friday 5:00-7:00 AM on ABC Columbia. Curtis is live in…
Deputies Searching for man who broke into a Flea Market Through the Ceiling
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Lexington County Deputies are looking for a man who broke into a Flea Market through the ceiling. Deputies released surveillance video of the April 21st break-in. The video shows the suspect kicking out the ceiling tiles…
21-Year-Old killed when vehicle strikes culvert, overturns on I-26
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-A woman was killed in a crash after her car hit a culvert and flipped Sunday morning. The one-car wreck happened on I-26 Eastbound near mile marker 92 at 12:45a.m. Troopers say Sarah Helen Shelf's vehicle left the…
Deputies Investigating Home Invasion in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are investigating a home invasion that sent two people to the hospital Saturday night. The incident happened in the 800 block of Chinquapin Road around 9:30p.m. Five victims who were inside the home…
