ESPN names A'ja Wilson National Player of the Year
South Carolina senior forward A’ja Wilson was named espnW Women’s Basketball Player of the Year, the organization announced today on its website.
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Missing Orangeburg County Woman Found Safe
ORANGRBURG, SC (WOLO)-Deputies say a missing elderly woman has been found safe and sound. Orangeburg County Sheriff's office said on Sunday that Hattie Edwards, 87, was found late Saturday. "More details will be released as…
Columbia Parks & Rec to Host Public Meeting on Proposed Pump Track
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready to race? The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is asking for public input. The Parks and Rec Department will host a public meeting on a proposed pump track at Owens Field Park. City officials…
Deputies: Man Arrested After Body Found Buried in South Carolina
PICKENS, S.C. (AP) - A man has been arrested and charged with murder after sheriff's deputies found a body buried beneath dirt and concrete in South Carolina. Pickens County Chief Deputy Sheriff Creed Hashe said in a news release that…
Did you Spring Forward?
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Daylight Saving Time went into effect Sunday at 2 a.m. Did you remember to spring forward? This is the time of year that we lose an hour of sleep,…
Four Bodies Found Inside Mount Pleasant Home
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) _ Police in South Carolina have arrested a suspect after deputies found four bodies inside a home. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office said in a news release that when deputies went to a home in Mount…
Lexington Man Accused of Making On-line Threats
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of creating a so called ' list' on his social media account. According to deputies, Christopher Raines, also known as A.J. Blues, is charged with threatening a public employee…
Richland County Coroner Identifies Stabbing Victim
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified a stabbing victim from early Thursday morning near Simmons Street and Bluff Road. Watts says Erik Ballou, date of birth 04/25/1989, of Northshore Road died Friday. According to Watts, an…
Lane Closure on 1-26 EB Due to SC DOT Repair after Fatal Accident
COLUMBIA , SC ( WOLO --)-- SC DOT crews are working to repair a bridge that was damaged in a fatal accident Friday . Saturday night at 7pm I-26 East Bound from MM 149 to 154 will close to finish…
Columbia Parks/Rec and Columbia Police Partner for National Youth Violence Prevention
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia will take part in National Youth Violence Prevention Week with a series of events. The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department and the Columbia Police Department have partnered to host the two events. According to City…
Road Closures in Lexington due to Shamrock Parade
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) -- The town of Lexington is going green Saturday with its annual St Patrick's Shamrock Parade. There will be several road closures according to Lexington Police. The road closures and detours will begin at 12:00 p.m. with…
SC DOT : Traffic Now Moving on I-26 WB after Lane Closures
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO) -- I-26 Westbound has been cleared and is now back open after a fatal accident Friday . According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, Saturday morning the west bound lane was washed, barricades pulled and…
'Run for Her Life' Race at Saluda Shoals
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -Get ready to lace up your tennis shoes, for a good cause. Lighthouse for Life, a Midlands based group, is hosting its annual Run for Her Life 5k on Saturday, March 10. The race is a glow…
City of Columbia Looking for Volunteers to Conduct Public Life Survey
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready to hit the streets? The City of Columbia is looking for volunteers to help conduct a Public Space Public Life Survey. The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers on March 22nd and March 24th. Participants…
Daylight saving time
It's Daylight saving time which means you should be getting ready to lose an hour by springing your clock ahead by 2am Sunday morning.
Truckload donation delivered to Oliver Gospel Mission
[gtxvideo vid='wwLBnHUt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wwLBnHUt.jpg' vtitle='Truckload donation delivered to Oliver Gospel Mission'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A generous donation has been made to the Oliver Gospel Thrift Store. Friday (3/9) morning, a tractor-trailer full of lightly used La-Z-Boy furniture showed up to…
State Prosecutor responds to accusations of inappropriate office expenses
[gtxvideo vid='nnJNjSMw' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nnJNjSMw.jpg' vtitle='State Prosecutor responds to accusations of inappropria'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A State Prosecutor whose spending was called into question says he has noting to hide. Fifth circuit Court Solicitor Dan Johnson says, to his knowledge, no…
Steve Millier Band Coming to CLA
An iconic group is coming to the Colonial Life Arena and you have the chance to get your tickets to rock out to some classic tunes.
Repaying the Penny Tax
The State Supreme Court has made a decision concerning the Richland County Penny Tax repayment.
Driver in fatal I-26 wreck identified, DOT provides updates on road conditions
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO)- A fatal accident that happened this morning on I-26 is still affecting traffic this evening. Traffic was a mess most of Friday after troopers said a tractor trailer traveling…
17-Year-Old South Carolina Native Goes To Celebrity Round On American Idol
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A South Carolina native is taking her chance at being the next American Idol. Liv Annalise is from Summerville and auditioned for the hit show in Charleston, and made it…
Columbia High sophomore wins National Medical Award of Excellence
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia High School sophomore Triniti Belton has been selected to receive the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Award of Excellence for outstanding grades, leadership…
Partial bridge collapse on I-26 in Orangeburg County
A viewer sent these photos to the ABC Columbia newsroom showing a partial bridge collapse on Interstate 26 in Orangeburg County.
Tractor Trailer Fire Slows Traffic on I-26
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The Columbia Fire Department says a tractor trailer fire shut down one lane of traffic on I-26 W near mile marker 106 Friday morning. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.…
Deputies: Orangeburg County woman, 87, in route to help stranded son was last seen at truck stop
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office are asking the public for help in locating a senior who they say hasn’t been seen by family since leaving to help a…
