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Update: 2 more escaped monkeys captured in Yemassee

We have an update on the escaped monkeys out of Yemassee.

Gov. names Dr. Simmer Director of Public Health

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Edward Simmer has been named the state's first Director of Public Health. Governor Henry McMaster made the announcement Tuesday morning. "Dr. Edward Simmer joined DHEC in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and immediately proved to be…

Columbia Metropolitan Airport adds Allegiant flights

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Midlands residents will have a new option when flying the friendly skies. Tuesday Columbia Metropolitan Airport and Allegiant announced the airline will now fly out of CAE. The flights will begin…

Human remains found in Lancaster Co.

Lancaster Co. (WCCB)--The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office is working to identify a body found last week off Bethel Road in the southwestern part of the county. According to LCSO, the skeletal remains were found on November 13th by a member…

Rep. Nancy Mace introduces Capitol Building bathroom ban

Washington, D.C. (CNN) --South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace introduced a resolution to ban transgender women from using women's restrooms in US capitol buildings. Mace is pushing for the ban less than two…

Susan Smith parole hearing Wednesday

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The woman convicted of killing her two children in union county in 1994 is up for parole. Officials with the Department of Probation, Pardon, and Parole services say Susan Smith's parole hearing will take place in Columbia Wednesday.…

"Wreaths Across America" to recognize thousands of Veterans on December 14th

Governor Henry McMaster is proclaiming December as "Wreaths Across America Month" -- recognizing a group that's dedicated to honoring our Veterans throughout the country and across South Carolina.

Columbia Police arrest man accused of deadly 2021 stabbing

The Columbia Police Department has arrested a man accused in a deadly stabbing from 2021

A look at the cost of inflation on your Thanksgiving celebrations

The latest data shows inflation ticked up slightly last month. The higher prices come just as Americans get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Carolina Clemson Blood Battle underway ahead of game

The Carolina-Clemson game is still a couple of weeks away but the gamecocks and tigers are already out for blood

FEMA to visit residents in Lexington County this week

Lexington County residents may get a visit from the Federal Emergency Management Agency this week.

Sumter woman accused of shooting at parked car

Police say a Sumter woman was charged after firing shots into a parked car.

Gas prices in SC falling ahead of Thanksgiving

Gas prices in Columbia have fallen 12.5 cents per gallon since last week, according to GasBuddy.

Traffic alert: SCDOT closing Marcellus Road in Lexington temporarily

Noon News with Crysty Vaughan traffic alert: The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close the Marcellus Road bridge over I-20 in Lexington for repairs.

Thanksgiving Travel to see record numbers this year

If you are hitting the road for Thanksgiving, pack your patience. Here's ABC Columbia's Crysty Vaughan with a look.

Columbia police investigating weekend collision

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Investigators with the Columbia Police Department say the Traffic Safety Unit is investigating a weekend accident involving a pedestrian. Police say they were dispatched to Harden and Devine Streets just before 1:30am Sunday. Investigators say the 40…

Joseph S. Azar Community Garden honors local advocate and businessman

"This garden represents not only the concerted efforts of seniors and children, but it also represents who we are as a community, and as a city. As we continue to grow and bloom and blossom in ways that are necessary for fruitful living," City of Columbia Councilman Ed McDowell.