Benedict College Cuts Tuition Rates
One area HBCU is hoping economic status doesn't get in the way of attaining a higher education.
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UPDATE: Missing 13-year-old Special Needs Girl Found Safe
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It was more than 24 hours of fear for a Richland County mother whose daughter's with special needs disappeared leaving behind only a note. Monday night Sherri Lynn…
SC State Museum Hosting Spring Events
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina State Museum may have the answer for what to do this Spring Break. The museum is hosting Spring Break camps and a spring deal to see the new planetarium show, free, starting March 31 through…
New, More Diverse Emojis: Apple Proposal
[gtxvideo vid='TJ129UPk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TJ129UPk.jpg' vtitle='New, More Diverse Emojis: Apple Proposal'] CNN- Get ready for some new faces, Apple is asking for 13 new emojis. The company says it wants to be more diverse. Apple sent a proposal to the nonprofit…
Happy Easter from ABC Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Churches across the Midlands and the nation are gathering today to celebrate Easter. The Christian Calendar marks Easter as the oldest and most important event, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his…
Three Men Broke Into Lexington Bar Through Hole in Wall, Stealing Multiple Items
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- Lexington County Deputies are looking for three men who broke into a local bar through the wall. Deputies say the men broke into Jaks Villa on Fish Hatchery Road…
Sumter Man Car Catches Fire After Crashing Into Home
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – A Sumter man is facing multiple charges after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a home Friday night. Joseph Carter Outlaw, 23, was charged with driving under the influence, possession of marijuana, and providing false…
Car Crashes Into Lexington Home
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Lexington Police say drivers can expect traffic delays Saturday morning after a car crashed into a home. The collision happened in the 200 block of Columbia Avenue. Officers say the wreck may cause traffic congestion or lane…
Cholesterol and Heart Disease- New Study
[gtxvideo vid='nSGHyUKW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nSGHyUKW.jpg' vtitle='Cholesterol and Heart Disease- New Study'] ABC NEWS-- Heart Disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S. And since high cholesterol is a major contributing factor, according to researchers, you may need to hear this…
Health: Shopping Outside Can be Good for you
Who says shopping has to be a headache? In fact, one researcher says it could actually be good for your health if you take it outside.
SCEG Rate Decrease Debate Continues
SCE&G customers will have to wait a little longer to find out if they'll see a decrease in their current rate.
Search Ongoing for Missing West Columbia Siblings
West Columbia police are hoping you can help them find these missing siblings they say disappeared from their West Columbia home today.
Clemson University Million Dollar Gift
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Clemson University is getting a $2.5 million donation from a founder of a South Carolina advertising agency. The school said in a news release Thursday that the money comes from Joe and Gretchen Erwin of Greenville.…
Easter Regatta Sails in to Town
The Easter Regatta gets ready to set sail through Lake Murray for an annual holiday tradition.
Volunteers Wash the Feet of the Homeless On Good Friday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The GF3 program stands for Good food, Good Feet, Good Friday. Christ Central Ministries had more than 50 volunteers clean the feet of those less fortunate on…
State Election Filing Deadline
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The candidate slates for South Carolina's elections were set on Friday, with hundreds of candidates meeting a noon filing deadline for statewide constitutional offices, U.S. House seats, Statehouse and local-level races. Two congressmen have drawn June…
ABC Columbia News Update 5pm
Take a quick look at what we are working on for ABC Columbia News at 6.
ABC Columbia News update 4pm
Will you need the bonnet or the umbrella? Chief Meteorologist John Farley has a sneak peak of what your Easter weekend may look like. More details tonight on ABC Columbia news at 6/11.
Airport High School principal resigns
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Carolina Cup at Springdale Race Course
[gtxvideo vid='5T4iugnY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5T4iugnY.jpg' vtitle='Carolina Cup at Springdale Race Course'] CAMDEN, SC (WOLO)-- Thousands are expected to descend on Springdale Race Course in Camden this weekend for the Carolina Cup. This year, the 84th Steeplechase, falls on Easter weekend. The race course…
SC Lawmakers Plan to return Next Month for Debate Budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina lawmakers are planning to return next month to debate a funding plan for state government. The Senate voted 32-13 on Wednesday to set April 9 as the date for a briefing on the chamber's…
Offices in City of Columbia Closed for Good Friday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A reminder that the City of Columbia offices will be closed Friday, March 30, 2018 in observance of Good Friday. According to city officials, recycling, garbage and yard waste will remain on regular schedule for Good Friday. Emergency police,…
Sumter officials identify two suspects in robbery case
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) - Sumter detectives and U.S. Postal Service agents have identified two suspects in the recent theft of packages and mail from residences. Officers are looking…
CPD searching for suspect in connection with car break-ins
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department needs help identifying a man who is accused of breaking into two trucks at Stadium Village Lofts on Key Rd. last weekend. According to CPD, he swiped credit cards from the trucks and…
Roseanne Barr, President Donald Trump: Latest
NEW YORK (AP) - Roseanne Barr is reveling in President Donald Trump's congratulatory call after her sitcom returned to impressive ratings. Barr posted Thursday on Twitter that it was a "thrill" to get a phone call from Trump. He's the…
