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.
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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…
Richland County Offers Tax Bill Information Online
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Residents in Richland County don't have to travel to the Administration Building for copies of their tax bills and other information. According to Richland County officials, Real estate, vehicle, business and personal property tax information is available online. Residents…
SC Dept. Consumer Affairs: Biggest Scams Report
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs has just released a new report showing the top scams in 2017. According to the the latest numbers, more than 14 hundred scams were reported 49 percent of them…
Five Points Fountain Going Green
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The fountain in Five Points is going green. Ahead of the annual St. Pats Celebration, Five Points will host a community kick off Friday. The event takes place from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm at the Five Points…
Fairfield Honors Chorus Gets Surprise
A local choir chosen to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City gets another super surprise that will help them get to the Big Apple where they can sing their hearts out.
Recycling facility to bring 200 new jobs to Orangeburg
[gtxvideo vid='Wg09vOrC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Wg09vOrC.jpg' vtitle='Recycling facility to bring 200 new jobs to Orangeburg'] ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - A new recycling facility means new jobs in the Midlands. Thursday (3/8), the Governor's office announced Ecomelida will launch its first North American operation…
Third suspect accused in drive by shooting injuring 7 year old arrested
The third and final suspect accused in the drive by shooting that left a young boy with a bullet wound has been taken into custody.
Breastfeeding Bill introduced
A State Representative introduces a bill that would require all state buildings to create a place where new mothers can breastfeed their child or pump breast milk.
Governor McMaster says no to sanctuary cities in SC
Governor Henry McMaster wants to make sure that South Carolina follows the letter of the law when it comes to making sure the Palmetto State does not become a sanctuary city.
Representatives Call for Metal Detectors in All Public Schools
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Some representatives want to arm schools with another layer of protection: metal detectors. People gathered on the steps of the Statehouse to demand safer schools. One of those…
SC Department of Consumer Affairs reports more than 1,400 scams in 2017
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs reports more than a million dollars worth of scams reported in 2017 alone.
SC Supreme Court Questioning How County is Spending Transportation Tax Money
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Supreme Court is questioning how a county is spending transportation tax money. The court said Wednesday the state revenue department did not have the authority to withhold payments to Richland County. But the…
RCSD looking for suspect in connection with church robbery
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Office needs help identifying a suspect who stole a DVD player from a church at the 1500 block of Broad River Rd. last month. The incident happened early morning on Feb. 21,…
Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network Holds International Women’s Day Lunch
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Some trailblazing women in South Carolina were honored Thursday. The Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network held its second annual International Women’s day luncheon. Thursday, is international women’s day and organizers say it's the perfect time to recognize the…
Saying goodbye after a decade: Mayor declares "Alicia Barnes Day" in Columbia
Longtime ABC Columbia News anchor Alicia Barnes said goodbye, Thursday, after ten years serving viewers in the Midlands.
SC House passes bill to help cut customers' bills after failed nuclear project
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolina lawmakers voted 107 to 1 today to pass a measure that would allow SCE&G customers to stop paying for the failed VC Summer project, but they…
Skincare Basics: Benefits of a Hydro-Facial
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State Senators give green light to electric chair executions
[gtxvideo vid='qQKDVbNY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qQKDVbNY.jpg' vtitle='State Senators give green light to electric chair execu'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO, AP) - The South Carolina Senate has agreed to bring back the electric chair as a means of execution in the state. The Senate voted…
Another Finalist for Teacher of the Year
Another Midlands teacher has been recognized for their work inside the classroom and is now in the running for teacher of the year.
Colite International expansion
A sign manufacturer is bring some big business to Richalnd County
CPD search for woman in connection with robbery
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department investigators need your help identifying a woman wanted for stealing packages off of the front porch of a home in East Columbia yesterday (3/6). Investigators released surveillance video (below) of a female stealing…
Vehicles damaged by thrown objects along interstate
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The Columbia Police Department is currently investigating several incidents of vehicles being damaged by thrown objects on Interstate-126. The incidents were reported yesterday at 7 p.m. on I-126 East (Exit 106) & at Colonial Life Boulevard. Four…
SC House Advances Bill Cutting Customer Bills Over Failed Nuke Project
Columbia, S.C. (AP, WOLO)--South Carolina lawmakers have advanced a measure aimed at drawing down utility bills in the wake of a nuclear construction project failure that's already cost ratepayers billions. The House voted 107-1 Wednesday to give second reading to…
