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…
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'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…
Enjoy SC Event at State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Celebrate Arts and Culture at on the State House grounds. The City of Columbia, along with other community organizations, is using a Knight Cities Challenge grant to host “Enjoy SC: An Experience of South Carolina Arts & Culture…
'Armed and Extremely Dangerous' Murder Suspect Turns Himself in
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies say a man who was wanted in connection to a fatal shooting has turned himself in Saturday afternoon. Tremaine Tavar Richardson,30, was wanted for Murder and Child Endangerment. Deputies say Richardson wass considered armed…
DHEC: Drop off Unused or Expired Prescription Drugs for Take Back Day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Time to clean out the medicine cabinet. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control hosting a Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 28, 2018. They are encouraging you to drop off unused, expired, or unwanted…
Teen mom arrested for abuse of infant son
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - A 19-year-old was arrested Thursday (4/27) after admitting to hurting her infant son. Grace Imholte, 19, of Gaston, faces charges of child abuse and unlawful neglect of a child after investigators determined she not only caused…
Build-A-Bear Workshop gets a new look
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Build-A-Bear Workshop celebrated their grand re-opening in Columbiana Centre this afternoon. At the re-opening, the company offered one free Lil' Brownie Cub teddy bear…
Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexual assault of minor
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Eric English, age 30, was found guilty of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor in the First Degree on January 10, 2018, for the sexual assault of a minor under the age of 11. Circuit Court…
Prescription drug take back day
If you have unused or expired prescription medication in your home, The Department of Health and Environmental control has some safe ways you can unload them.
SCDOT workers memorial remembers those killed on area roads
South Carolina Department of Transportation workers killed while working on area roads were remembered during a memorial service Friday afternoon.
Midlands Korean Pastor Celebrates News of Peaceful Unification with North Korea
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Midlands Korean community is celebrating. Many of them hoping someday very soon their family separated for decades can finally reunite. Rev. Dong Y. Kim said he feels like this…
ABC Columbia News Update
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Father and Son Accused of making threats against South Carolina Deputy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a father and son are accused making threats against a South Carolina deputy. The State Law Enforcement Division tells media outlets Thursday 48-year-old Jesse Junior Salmond and 18-year-old Skigerria Tyreck Salmond were charged with…
SC Manufacturer Expanding, Bringing New Jobs
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- An Horry County manufacturer is expanding, bringing more jobs to South Carolina. According to the Governor's office, Sure Trac is projected to bring $2.5 million of capital investment and create approximately 20 new positions over the…
