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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.

ABC Columbia News Update

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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.…

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…

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…

Wounded Warrior service dog stolen during burglary

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department investigators are working to determine who stole a man’s wounded warrior service dog during a recent burglary. The incident occurred on April 16, 2018 at a home at the 6800 block of Gavilan…

Midlands Students Witness Mock DUI Crash

Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)--Some Midlands students got an up close look at the consequences of drinking and driving. The Cayce Department of Public Safety staged a mock DUI collision at Brookland Cayce High School…

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