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Teen, Man Arrested Accused of Making Bombs
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- A Lexington County man and teenager have been charged with making homemade bombs after explosive materials were found at the man’s Leesville home, say deputies. A parent of a…
Vista Nightclub License Revoked
A nightclub in the Vista will have it's license revoked following a weekend shooting that injured 8 people. Click here to see more on Chief Holbrook's decision.
Veterans Job Fair
Military men and women and their spouses put on their boots for duty. This time not on the field, but at a fair focused on employment.
Consumer Affairs Offers Tips to Help You Determine if Your Identity was Compromised in Equifax Breach
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- After the massive Equifax security breach impacted our entire nation, officials in our state want to make sure millions of people that were affected here know how to avoid…
Vista Shooting Connected To Nightclub Vault Shooting
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- New developments connecting the shooting in the Vista to a shooting in Richland County. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said they know these two shootings are related because…
Body Found in Pile of Trash Identified
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--We now know the name of a woman whose body was found underneath a pile of trash off of Two Notch Rd. Wednesday. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says 44 year old Leona Pack died of "homicidal…
Vista Guild Unveils Art Wrapped Displays
[gtxvideo vid='KaFsFGFh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KaFsFGFh.jpg' vtitle='Vista Guild Unveils Art Wrapped Displays'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Vista Guild is celebrating artists and their work with a new art unveiling. It happened Wednesday night at the Aloft Hotel off Lady Street in the Vista. 15…
SC State Fair Contest
[gtxvideo vid='38l0RhXB' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/38l0RhXB.jpg' vtitle='SC State Fair Contest'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Are you ready to ride the Ferris Wheel at this years SC State Fair? We are just weeks away from the big affair and here at ABC Columbia we want to…
New "Cook Out" Slated for Southeast Columbia
A new Cook Out restaurant is coming to Garners Ferry Road near its intersection with I-77 in Southeast Columbia, according to NAI Avant commercial real estate
Animal Shelters Hosting "Pre-Owned" Pet Special
If you're in the market for a new pet, some Midlands animal shelters are encouraging you to take the "pre-owned" route with a special running through the weekend.
Police investigate after discovering the remains of a dead baby inside an apartment
[gtxvideo vid='VV9nqEXp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VV9nqEXp.jpg' vtitle='Dead Baby'] FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (WOLO) - An investigation is underway after officials found the remains of a dead baby inside an apartment complex Monday. Fountain Inn Police Captain Michael Hamilton says a Laurens county deputy was there…
Recruit Military to Host Veteran Job Fair
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Recruit Military are teaming up to help veterans get back in the work force. More than 40 companies are looking to fill hundreds of positions at…
More Information On Decomposed Female Body Found Covered In Trash
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- A badly decomposed woman's body was found covered in trash at the mobile home park on 6620 Two Notch Road. The Richland County Sheriffs Department could not determine race…
Senators Announce Proposal to Erect Monument Honoring African American Civil War Hero
[gtxvideo vid='PJAjR87b' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PJAjR87b.jpg' vtitle='Monument Proposal'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Two lawmakers are looking forward to pushing legislation they hope will honor a Civil War hero who paved they say paved the way for many in our state and nation. Richland Democratic Senator…
Video: Burglary Suspect Caught on Home Surveillance
Lexington, SC (WOLO) - A home surveillance camera captured video of a burglary suspect in Lexington. Police there hope you recognize the man seen and can help investigators. LOOK: Burglary suspect caught on video. Happened at a home in Wellesley…
Job For Veterans to Be Held in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Veterans can grab their resumes and head out to a Job Fair Thursday. DAV and RecruitMilitary say they are hosting a Veterans Job Fair from 11am to 3pm at the USC Alumni Center. Organizers say the event will feature more than 40…
SC AG Opposes Sanctuary Cities
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says states should have the right to oppose so-called "sanctuary cities" withing their borders. Sanctuary cities are those that limit cooperation with the federal government in enforcing immigration law. Wednesday Wilson joined…
Harvest Hope Feeds a Need
Harvest Hope Food Bank partners with a technology giant to answer a call to feed a need for our local Veterans.
Columbia Fire on Scene: House Fire off Bluff Road
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Columbia Fire Department is on scene at the 4600 block of Bluff Rd for a residential structure fire. Firefighters say at the time of arrival the fire was fully involved. Shortly after 11:30am Fire officials reported…
Houseal Granted Bond After Arrest In Vista Shooting
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Maleik Houseal was arrested after being released from the hospital late Tuesday night. Houseal was wounded in connection with the shooting in the Vista right outside of Empire Supper Club. Houseal was transported to Alvin S. Glenn…
Deputy Busts Suspects with Marijuana, Cash at Shopping Center
Two men walking around the Village of Sandhills were arrested with three pounds of marijuana and $3,000 in cash, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Lexington deputies search for suspect wanted for armed robbery
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington county deputies need your help identifying a man caught on camera robbing a Midlands hotel at gunpoint. Investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say the suspect pointed a gun at a Baymont hotel employee,…
4th Vista Shooting Suspect Out of Hospital, Behind Bars
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The fourth suspect arrested and charged for the Saturday morning shooting in the Vista is now behind bars. Columbia Police announced on Twitter that Maleik Houseal, who was injured in the Vista shooting incident, has been released…
SCDOT Giving Residents a Chance to Help Solve The 'Malfunction Junction' Problem
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Transportation is giving you a chance to help solve the malfunction junction problem. SCDOT along with other partners are going the extra mile to…
