RCSD Looking For Armed Robbery Suspect
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are looking for a man wanted for armed robbery at hotel on Friday. The incident happened just before 5:30 at Magnuson Hotel in Columbia. Deputies say the…
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Elderly Man Arrested After Friday Night Arson In Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Police arrested a 60-year-old man who is accused of intentionally setting a building on fire Friday night. Major Anthony Kennedy is is charged with Arson- third degree, Burglary, Third Degree, Drunkness and Trespassing. Kennedy is accused of…
RCSD Seeking Two Suspects After Armed Robbery
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are looking for two suspects wanted for armed robbery and malicious injury to property. The incident happened Tuesday around 12:30pm on I-20 and Monticello Road. Deputies say the victim’s vehicle broke down and…
Richland County Councilwoman Requests Administrator's Dismissal After 'Disparaging Remark' About EMS
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- In a statement sent to ABC Columbia News, Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson said in part, "Please know that County Council highly respects our employee and value their service." Dickerson gave the statement in regards to…
Lexington Woman Sentenced in Daughter's Death
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--A Lexington County woman will spend the rest of her life in prison for the murder of her 7-month old daughter. The Eleventh Circuit Solicitor confirms that Heather Lawson was sentenced to life in a Lexington County…
Dustin Johnson on his key to competing at PGA Championship
Irmo's Dustin Johnson has made the cut at his second-straight major despite posting just one birdie and four bogeys on Friday at the PGA Championship.
Woman Arrested, Charged in Death of 4-year-old Daughter
Lexington, SC (WOLO) - A Lexington County woman has been arrested and charged in the death of her 4-year-old daughter. According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Cynthia Estrada-Lopez, 24, is charged with homicide…
Diamondback Rattlesnake Found on SC Beach
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Richland County Deputies Searching, Missing 18 Year Old
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Forrest Wood Cup Weekend Fun
[gtxvideo vid='eKZhz2ts' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/eKZhz2ts.jpg' vtitle='Forrest Wood Cup Weekend Fun'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - All this weekend some of the top anglers in the country are participating in the Forrest Wood Cup Bass-Fishing Tournament out on Lake Murray. While that is going…
Video Released Shows SC Officer Shot at Close Range
[gtxvideo vid='FJCKTeBA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FJCKTeBA.jpg' vtitle='Video Released Shows SC Officer Shot at Close Range'] ESTILL, SC (WOLO) - Almost two years after a police officer was shot in the Hampton County town of Estill, a man has been convicted for the crime.…
School Supply Drive For Families Affected By VC Summer Nuclear Site Closure
[gtxvideo vid='ZCVJWwFA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZCVJWwFA.jpg' vtitle='SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- United Way of the Midlands partnered with the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce to kick off a school supply drive for those affected by the layoffs. Sara Fawcett, CEO…
Santee Cooper Cancels Rate Increases
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Santee Cooper customers will not see any rate increases any time soon. Friday morning the state-owned utility company announced it is canceling the increases that where scheduled to take effect in 2018 and 2019. The cancellation follows…
Cold Case: Family, Deputies Search for Answers 21 Years Later
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - In 1996, Olympia resident Jack L. Robinson was brutally killed at the Rosewood boat landing. As the 21st anniversary of his death nears, investigators have made little…
S.C. Agency Recommends State Regulators Reject SCE&Gs' Abandonment Plan for V.C. Summer Nuclear Station
[gtxvideo vid='V72gjzU0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/V72gjzU0.jpg' vtitle='vc plant'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Office of Regulatory Staff is asking South Carolina regulators to reject SCE&Gs' plan to recover billions of more dollars from customers for the nuclear project it bailed on last week.…
Friday GMC Headlines
Here's a quick look at some of your Friday morning headlines we're following for you on ABC Columbia News.
Newberry County Police Search For Stolen Dog
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) - Authorities are requesting the community's assistance in their search for a dog they say was stolen. The Newberry County Sheriff's Office says Tybee a blue female Doberman…
Obamacare Rates Going Up in 2018
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700 New Jobs Coming to Richland County
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War of Words Heats Up between President Trump and North Korea
[gtxvideo vid='S96ZPim9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/S96ZPim9.jpg' vtitle='War of Words Heats Up between President and North Korea'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - US Senator Lindsey Graham addressed the rising tensions between the U.S. and North Korea. Thursday (8/10), President Donald Trump doubled down on his…
Richland County Sheriff's Dept. Helps Battle Cancer
[gtxvideo vid='VaJjSyx5' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VaJjSyx5.jpg' vtitle='Richland County Sheriff's Dept. Helps Battle Cancer'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In the fight against cancer... the Richland County Sheriff's Department is putting it's money where it's mouth is. Thursday afternoon Sheriff Leon Lott and cancer survivor Deputy Frieda…
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Mad V.C. Summer Reactors Can't Get Done
[gtxvideo vid='yWoy4pvi' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yWoy4pvi.jpg' vtitle='U.S.Senator Lindsey Graham Mad VC Summer Can't Get Done'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham voiced concerns Thursday about the V-C Summer shut down. Senator Graham was in Orangeburg visiting county leaders. Graham says he will work…
Columbia Fire Department Responded To Three Fires In One Hour
[gtxvideo vid='argeBTCM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/argeBTCM.jpg' vtitle='APT FIRE'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- According to the Columbia Fire department, the first one was a grease fire at the restaurant Greek Boys on Sumpter. The second call was at the Beldon Spring Lake Apartments and…
Coca-Cola Releasing Clemson Bottles
Atlanta, GA (WOLO)--Refreshing news for Clemson fans. Thursday Coca Cola announced glass bottles commemorating the Tigers 2017 national championship will be on store shelves next week. Coca-Cola began its tradition of commemorative bottles back in 1980.
Anglers Fish for Smiles
One of the world's largest fishing competitions is in town, and they are fishing for smiles.
