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Animal Services Hosts Adoption Special in Columbia and Lexington

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Looking to adopt a furry friend? Animal Services is hosting an adoption special Saturday for $15. Columbia and Lexington Services will be hosting their Pre-Owned Adoption Specialย September 22-23, 2017. All animals include ย spay/neuter, micro-chip, Feline Leukemia/Heartworm Test, initial…

Mother of Missing Baby Arrested

An 11 month old baby has not been seen in months and now authorities in Myrtle Beach have arrested the child's mother as they continue their search.

Owner And Locals React To Empire Supper Club Closing

    Columbia, SC (WOLO)--ย Empire Supper Club is officially closed and their business license revoked.ย Joe Stovall, the owner of Empire Supper Club, said he was surprised and saddened by the decision. Although appealing is still on the table, he is…

Vista Guild Responds To Empire Supper Club Officially Closing

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook announced Empire Supper Club will have to keep their doors closed. Chief Holbrook deliveredย the news to Joeseph Stovall, the owner of Empire Supper Club, and Bakari Sellers, his legal representation on Thursday…

SC Attorney General Launches Human Trafficking Web Site

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Attorney General's Office launched a new web site Friday to aid in the fight against human trafficking. The web site is humantrafficking.scag.gov/ Attorney General Alan Wilson says the site offers an opportunity to learn about human…

New Cat Ordinance in Lexington Co.

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- ย Lexington County is changing the way it deals with stray cats in the county. Beginning October 1st, community cats will be allowed to live freely throughout the county and no longer subject to restraint or confinement.…

Columbia Police Revoke License of Empire Supper Club in the Vista

[gtxvideo vid='YkPf5h4C' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YkPf5h4C.jpg' vtitle='Empire Supper Club'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia Police Chief Skip Chief Holbrook says he has finalized his decision to revoke the city-issued business license of the Empire Supper Club. The club, in the Vista, was served an official…

Roads? The history we're headed to doesn't require...roads.

  During the second World War, the skies over Europe were a battle field, as fighters, transports, and bombers filled the blue yonder, as aviation truly came into its warfare stride. Among the legendary bomber series, which included the…

Teen, Man Arrested Accused of Making Bombs

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-ย  A Lexington County man and teenager have been charged with making homemade bombs after explosive materials were found at the manโ€™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.

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…

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.ย ย Fountain Inn Police Captain Michael Hamilton says a Laurens county deputy was there…

Recruit Military to Host Veteran Job Fair

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-ย  Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Recruit Military areย teaming up to help veterans get back in the work force. More than 40 companies are looking to fill hundreds of positions at…

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…

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