Sumter drug deal busted after suspect accidentally texts Deputy
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO) - Texting the wrong number is bad. Texting a deputy when you think you are texting your drug customer is even worse. On Thursday (3/1), A Sumter County…
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How Social Movements Could Impact The Oscars
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- This weekend, you can watch the biggest night in Hollywood when the Oscars air right here on ABC Columbia. After years of seeing similar types of movies getting nominated…
Lexington county man sentenced to 45 years for domestic violence murder
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Marion C. Wilkes, 76, has been convicted of murder by a Lexington County jury following a week long trial. Wilkes was sentenced to 45 years for the stabbing and beating death of his wife, Susan Reynolds…
A Classic returns to the Fair Grounds
[gtxvideo vid='8xi58AbW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8xi58AbW.jpg' vtitle='Craftsmans Classic Preview'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-- The 35th Craftsman's Classic opened Friday morning, and run through Sunday afternoon. Over 100 craftsman from more than 25 states descend on the Fair Grounds for the annual festival that have…
"Coffee with a Cop" in Lexington
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Get ready to grab coffee with a cop. Friday, the Lexington Police Department will host "Coffee with a Cop" at the Chick-Fil-A Saluda Pointe restaurant. According to a release, Chief Terrence Green, along with officers, Chaplains,…
Suspected Tire Thieves
Fairfield County officials are hoping you can help them locate the suspects accused of rolling away with some stolen tires.
Severe weather causes damage to Pelion home
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County first responders were dispatched to an incident in the 200 block of Minnie Fallaw Rd. in Pelion. Severe weather and damaging winds caused…
Protecting Emergency Responders
Lawmakers want to pass a new law that would help keep South Carolina's first responders safe while they are on the job.
Governor Continues Call for More Resource Officers, Superintendent Pledges to Start Training to Spot Disturbed Students
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster held a school safety program where agency officials, lawmakers, and educators all met to discuss solutions for ending school violence. Governor Henry McMaster is no longer…
RCSD Deputies Caught Getting Their Groove On
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Andrew Gayeskie never thought he would be one of those ‘viral sensations’ people would be talking about. "Just messing around. I’m pretty terrible at dancing if you haven’t…
High Hills Elementary School update
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO) - Sumter School District officials are optimistic that power will be restored to High Hills Elementary School late this evening. The school was closed Thursday (3/1) due to a power outage. High Hills plans to reopen on Friday, March…
Suspected Multi-State Burglary Ring Busted
Sumter, SC (WOLO) --- The Sumter county Sheriff's Office have arrested three men they suspect were part of a burglary ring that…
Students Charged Following Lakewood HS Brawl
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--Eight students are facing charges after video of a high school fight went viral. Thursday the Sumter County Sheriff's Office announced the students, ranging in age from 17-19, are charged with disturbing schools. Numerous videos of the February…
SC Real ID'S Now Available at DMV
[gtxvideo vid='h7SHAJ8k' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/h7SHAJ8k.jpg' vtitle='SC Real ID'S Now Available at DMV'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Real ID's are now available to South Carolina drivers. This week Governor Henry McMaster announced the licenses -- which are compliant with the Federal Real ID act of…
New Solar Farm Headed to Orangeburg County
[gtxvideo vid='znlpDk4d' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/znlpDk4d.jpg' vtitle='New Company Investing in South Carolina'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A large solar investment is coming to Orangeburg County. According to state officials, Eagle solar group announced plans to construct a new 87.9 million dollar solar farm in Orangeburg…
DHEC: 16 More People Die from Flu
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - State health officials say 16 more people have died in South Carolina after being stricken by the flu. The Department of Health and Environmental Control said Thursday that the latest deaths bring the state's total number…
American Dream: When to Buy and Sell, Realtor Winston Velpula
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Columbia Mayor to Officially Launch Columbia Weighs in Challenge
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to move. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is set to officially launch the Columbia Weighs in challenge on March 1st. The challenge is for the City of Columbia to lose 25,000 pounds collectively between March 1 and June…
Gamecocks hold first spring practice Wednesday
On Wednesday morning, the Gamecocks officially began spring practices.
Family And Friends Release Balloons in Memory of 14-Year-Old Victim
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Family and Friends of a 14-year-old who was shot and killed over the weekend held a balloon release in his honor. People who knew Tiquan Taylor say they're still in…
FedEx will not cut ties with National Rifle Association
[gtxvideo vid='uYvQ8FGU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uYvQ8FGU.jpg' vtitle='FedEx will not cut ties with NRA'] (WOLO) - Fed-Ex is not cutting its ties with the National Rifle Association. Gun control advocates have called for companies to stop doing business with the NRA, however Fed-Ex issued…
ABC Columbia visits Harbison West Elementary
[gtxvideo vid='ljvSvnnR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ljvSvnnR.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbia visits Harbison West Elementary'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - As part of Read Across America week, ABC Columbia's Josh Berry visited Harbison West Elementary Wednesday (2/28). Fun time hanging out with Harbison West fifth graders this…
District 69 Runoff Candidates Share Their Platforms and Plans to Win
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)-Voters in Lexington will head back to the polls in under two weeks for a runoff election to fill Rick Quinn's seat in the statehouse. Both Chris Wooten and…
SC School for the Deaf and Blind Perform at House of Representatives Chambers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- In a place you usually hear quite a bit of yelling, lots of gavels banging, sometimes chaos, Wednesday the House of Representatives had music to their ears, literally. …
CPD investigate stabbing in Northeast Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Update: Columbia Police Department says a female has been arrested in connection with the deadly Prescott Manor stabbing. 23 year-old, Zhane Pride, has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.…
