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.
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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…
Airport HS principal resigns
A spokesperson for Lexington School District 2 confirms Airport High School Principal Brad Coleman has resigned.
A'ja Wilson collects another National Player of the Year award
South Carolina senior forward A’ja Wilson was named Associated Press National Player of the Year, the media organization announced today after a vote of selected writers from across the country. Wilson’s unprecedented career with the Gamecocks culminated in her becoming the first in program history to capture national player of the year honors from multiple organizations.
Utility Rate Cut Debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)--South Carolina utility customers will have to keep waiting to see how much they could continue to pay in surcharges to fund a failed multi-billion dollar nuclear project. The state Senate adjourned Thursday without further debate on a…
Easter Egg Hunt at the Governor's Mansion
[gtxvideo vid='Ct7KTwqa' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Ct7KTwqa.jpg' vtitle='Easter Egg Hunt at the Governor's Mansion'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Easter came early to the Governor's Mansion. Patients from Palmetto Health Childrens Hospital took part in the Governor's Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Wednesday. Families we spoke…
Medical marijuana measure advances through state Senate committee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina is a step closer to becoming the latest state to allow the legalization of marijuana for treatment of critically ill patients. The Senate Medical Affairs Committee on Thursday approved a measure approving the use…
Car Crashes into Utility Pole, Restaurant, One Dead in Richland County
[gtxvideo vid='COcXRs9n' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/COcXRs9n.jpg' vtitle='Car Crashes into Restaurant, One Dead in Richland Count'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- One person is dead after a police chase ended when a suspect struck a utility pole and crashed into a restaurant, say Richland County Deputies. According…
SC Governor to Honor Vietnam War Veterans at State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Governor Henry McMaster will host the first annual South Carolina Vietnam War Veterans Day Thursday. The event will take place at the South Carolina State House at 11am. The Governor will be joined by veterans and their friends and…
City of Columbia Offices 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,…
4 deputies placed on leave following I-26 shooting
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Sheriff Jay Koon announced that four Lexington County deputies are being placed on paid administrative leave following the I-26 incident earlier today (3/28). Officials say it is standard procedure for deputies to be placed on leave…
Lexington County Coroner ID'S Suspect in 1-26 Standoff
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- The Lexington County Coroner has identified the suspect in a standoff on 1-26 with police Wednesday. Deputies say the suspect…
Edgefield Police Searching for Missing Teen
Edgefield, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Edgefield Co. Sheriff's Office is searching for 15 year old Makai Alyvia Blassinggame. Investigators say she has been missing for more than a week. Police say she is around 5'7" and weighs 180lbs. According to police…
