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Deputies: One Shot, Killed after Altercation

Richland Co., S.C. --Richland County deputies say around noon Friday two people showed up at a home on Bayfield Rd. near I-277. Investigators say they were involved in an altercation with someone who lives in the home. According to deputies…

Governor Henry McMaster: Hurricane Irma Update

Check for a live feed from SCEMD COLUMBIA, SC ย (WOLO) -Governor Henry McMaster is set to address the state, along with SC Agencies at a 2pm Friday media briefing. ABC Columbia News will broadcast the event Live. State officials are…

CPD: Child Accidentally Shoots Self, Father Commits Suicide

Columbia, S.C.(WOLO)--Columbia police say Wednesday morning two year old Kyree Myers found a loaded gun inside a home on Truax Ln. and accidentally shot himself. Investigators say the child's mother was home at the time and called 911. When police…

Second Arrest Made in Downtown Vandalism Case

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia Police say a second suspect is facing charges in connection in a string of vandalism incidents throughout the downtown area including ABC Columbia. Investigators say Titus Bolen is charged with five counts of Vandalism and Assault-Third. According…

State public hotline activated

Residents in South Carolina who have questions about Hurricane Irma can now call the stateโ€™s toll-free hotline. Operators with the Public Information Phone System (PIPS) are available 24 hours a day for as long as is needed.

Hurricane Irma Closing Announcements and Where to Find Them

[gtxvideo vid='nECXJ1IP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nECXJ1IP.jpg' vtitle='Closing Announcements and Where to Find Them'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Several businesses and schools have already announced they are closing in anticipation of Hurricane Irma; more are expected to do so in the coming days. Columbia…

What to Put in a Hurricane Kit- Prep and Plan

[gtxvideo vid='pDRFUf5m' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pDRFUf5m.jpg' vtitle='What to Put in a Hurricane Kit- Prep and Plan'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- When it comes to emergencies, it's always better to be prepared. While we are still monitoring the potential impact of Hurricane Irma on South…

Tracking Hurricane Irma- ABC Columbia Chief Meteorologist John Farley

[gtxvideo vid='b1b8C6Hn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/b1b8C6Hn.jpg' vtitle='Tracking Hurricane Irma- ABC Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking Hurricane Irma and the potential impact the storm could have on South Carolina, and the Midlands. Watch update here. Hurricane Irma (ABC News)โ€“…

Governor McMaster Says Mandatory Evacuations Could Come Saturday

[gtxvideo vid='f0AP1KcR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/f0AP1KcR.jpg' vtitle='Agencies Prep for Irma'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Governor Henry McMaster says at 10 a.m. this Saturday, he will issue evacuation orders and lane reversals if the current forecast remains. "We will have a reversal of lanes on I-26…

CLOSINGS: Schools, Government, Business Closings due to Irma

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Here is a list of school closures ย Continue to check back for updates. Monday, September 11 University of South Carolinaโ€™s Columbia campus will be closedย Monday, Sept. 11ย and all classes are cancelled.ย Only essential personnel should report to…

Hurricane Irma: Your Questions Answered

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The ABC Columbia News team wants to make sure you're ready, no matter what Hurricane Irma brings to the Palmetto State. Viewers have been sharing their questions about the storm with Good Morning Columbia Weather Anchor…

Food, power, and a radio: Preparing for a Hurricane

  COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--September is National Preparedness Month, as there is no better way to illustrate the need for preparation than to be watching a major hurricane with a potential of a Midlands strike. As all eyes are…

Lexington Dry Cleaners Burglarized, Police Look for Suspect

LEXINGTON -- Police are looking for a man who burglarized a dry cleaners in Lexington Wednesday morning. The business is located on 485 Industrial Drive. Surveillance footage showed the man with a shirt covering his face holding a black bag.…

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