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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…

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 Fairย ย fromย 11am to 3pmย at the USC Alumni Center. Organizers say the event will feature more thanย 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 ย 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…

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