Woman charged with abuse of vulnerable adult
A Columbia woman is accused of assaulting a vulnerable adult while working as a behavioral health assistant.
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Man wanted in hit & run accident turns himself in
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police have arrested a man in connection with a Two Notch Rd. pedestrian hit and run collision that happened on Sunday (4/22). Joshua Myers turned himself into CPD officers this afternoon after being accused of…
Causes of Death Released for Inmates Killed in Riot
Lee Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- The coroner's office in Lee Co. has released the causes of death for the seven inmates killed in a riot last week. Coroner Larry Logan says the men likely bled to death from sharp force wounds…
Area Law Enforcement Agencies Create Gun Violence Task Force
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A new task force will be patrolling the Midlands targeting, who law enforcement call, the top ten gang members. Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott and Columbia Police Chief Skipp Holbrook…
Social Media Threat Prompts Added Security at Schools
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Lexington Police are increasing their presence at schools after a threat was made on social media. Officers say they are investigating a threat made to Lexington Middle…
Palmetto Clean Fuels Launches Plug in SC Campaign
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A new Clean Fuel campaign will be launched today. Organizers say it is the official launch of the Plug in SC campaign to standardize Electric Vehicle (EV) signage and pavement markings throughout the state. A ribbon-cutting at the…
13th annual Crawfish Festival lineup announced
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)- The music lineup for the 13th annual Rosewood Crawfish Festival has been announced. The Crawfish crowd will get down to Susto, The High Divers, The Travelin' Kine, The Black Iron Gathering, Megan Jean…
81-year-old identified as victim in fatal crash
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County Coroner Margret has identified the person involved in a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred at 9:00 a.m. this morning (4/23) at Pleasant View Dr. and Edmund Highway. According to Fisher, Paul Matthew Becker,…
Midlands Tech psych students drop off toys at Ronald McDonald House
[gtxvideo vid='DUOAjJcX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DUOAjJcX.jpg' vtitle='Midlands Tech psych students drop off toys at Ronald Mc'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Psychology students at Midlands Tech had the chance to brighten the days of kids going through a tough time. Students in Holly Beard's…
Dylann Roof's sister in court on drug, weapons charge
[gtxvideo vid='onRtrqBg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/onRtrqBg.jpg' vtitle='Dylann Roof's sister in court on drug, weapons charge'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Dylann Roof's sister was in court Monday (4/23) morning. Morgan Roof had her first appearance in a Richland County courtroom on drug and weapons…
Fake Prescription Pill Arrests
Lexington County Deputies arrest a couple accused of trying to use a fake prescription pad to nab nearly a hundred Oxycodone pills.
Riverbanks Zoo Unveils Cub Cam
The cubs born last week to lioness Thabisa are becoming a sensation and you can catch them on a new cub cam at the Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens.
Man Broke into Vehicles While The Owners Were In Church
Camden, SC (WOLO)-- While people worshiped in their churches, a man broke into their cars and took multiple items-- including cell phones. One of those phones is what led to his arrest.…
ABC Columbia News Update
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McMaster issues executive order to attempt to stop illegal into contraband in prisons
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Gov. Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2018-16, which suspends procurement and human resource regulations for the Department of Corrections (SCDC) to combat the flow of illegal contraband into…
Lexington County to host Special Recycling Event
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) It's time to recycle. Lexington County is helping residents out with an event to recycle electronics and household hazardous waste. It will also include shredding on site free of charge on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 9 a.m.…
Columbia Police Searching For Car Involved in Hit and Run
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Police are looking for a car involved in a hit and run Saturday night. Columbia Police say the driver hit a 37-year-old male pedestrian in the 2300 block of Two Notch Road. The victim suffered serious…
Open Streets Sunday in City of Columbia
COLUBMIA, SC (WOLO)-- Lace up the tennis shoes or grab the bike, Sunday the City of Columbia Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is hosting an Open Streets Event. It will take place from 1-5pm along Devine Street. According to City officials, the Open…
US home building rose slightly in March, led by apartments
WASHINGTON (AP) _ U.S. builders broke ground on more apartment buildings last month, pushing up overall home construction 1.9 percent. The Commerce Department says housing starts rose in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.32 million, driven by…
Three Arrested After Sting Nets "Significant" Amount of Heroin in Sumter
SUMTER, SC (April 21, 2017) –Sumter Police say a "significant" amount of heroin was discovered during the sting operation, which lead to the arrest of three men. On Thursday, the Sumter Police…
Teen Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- An 18-year-old is being accused of a sex crime involving a girl under the age of 11. Omar Glover has was arrested on Thursday and charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor –First Degree. Columbia police say…
Lexington Man Dies After Being Ejected From Motorcycle
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- A Lexington man was killed after being thrown off his motorcycle Friday night. The incident happened in the 2500 block of South Lake Drive in Lexington at 9:00 P.M. Rueben Wyatt Baughman, 31, who is believed to have…
Cornbread Festival in North Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Ready for a weekend treat? The 6th Annual South Carolina Cornbread Festival presented by North Columbia Business Association is Saturday. It will take place April 21, 2017 from 11am-7pm in Earlewood Park, 1111 Parkside Drive, Columbia, SC 29203. According…
Federal Government Looking at new system for Medical Devices
WASHINGTON (AP) _ U.S. health officials are considering new steps to improve the government's system for overseeing medical devices. The approval process has been criticized for years for failing to catch problems with defective implants. Today's plan from the Food…
Search for robbery, carjacking suspects
[gtxvideo vid='fmb6p0pt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/fmb6p0pt.jpg' vtitle='Search for robbery, carjacking suspect'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Richland County deputies are searching for two men in an armed robbery and carjacking. Investigators say it happened Thursday (4/19) afternoon on Broad River Road near I20. The…
