South Carolina Accepts Applications to Hunt Alligators
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Among the advice that South Carolina is giving to potential alligator hunters is this: never assume that an alligator is dead. That's the advice from the state…
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Mayor Benjamin Receives National Award For Leadership During 2015 Flood
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO)- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will be recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and accept his award for the 2017 Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery…
Stabbing Victim Sent to Hospital, Uncooperative With Deputies
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are investigating a stabbing that sent one person to the hospital Sunday morning. Deputies responded to an aggravated assault call in the 8500 block of Old Percival Road at 4:00am. Deputies say they…
Overnight Fire Causes $250K in Damages, 2 Displaced
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire Department spent the overnight hours battling a blaze that caused nearly $300,000 worth of damage. Fire officials responded to a home in the 5100 block of Colonial Drive at 3:30am Sunday. Upon arrival fire was…
Robertson is New Leader of South Carolina Democrats
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Political strategist Trav Robertson is the new leader of the South Carolina Democratic Party. Media outlets report Robertson was elected chairman at the party's convention Saturday with 66 percent…
Scott Thorpe Elected SCDP Third Vice Chair
The South Carolina Democratic Party State Convention has elected Scott Thorpe to serve as State Party Third Vice Chair. Scott Thorpe has spent the last decade working in Democratic politics professionally and personally. Starting with Howard Dean's presidential campaign in…
SC Democratic Party Holding Palmetto Blue Dinner and Convention
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The head of the Democratic National Committee is the keynote speaker of a South Carolina Democratic Party fundraiser. Tom Perez delivered the address at Friday night's inaugural Blue Palmetto Dinner at the Medallion Center in Columbia.…
SC DOT Memorial Held in Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='k8ENDgMm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/k8ENDgMm.jpg' vtitle='SC DOT Memorial Held in Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Transportation held a memorial Friday to honor those who lost their lives on the job. DOT Officials urged all drivers to remain cautious…
Police: Sumter Mom and Children Test Positive for Meth
[gtxvideo vid='UpCjpj5W' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UpCjpj5W.jpg' vtitle='Police: Sumter Mom and Children Test Positive for Meth'] SUMTER, SC (WOLO)-- A Sumter woman is accused of unlawful neglect of a child. Sumter deputies say the Sumter woman and her children tested positive for drugs. Investigators say…
Local Foundation Gets Ready for Annual Midlands Gives Challenge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- May 2, 2017 marks the fourth year our area will take part in Midlands Gives, a 24-hour online event that encourages people to donate to charitable causes. Central Carolina…
Furloughs for 200 Blue Cross, Blue Shield SC Employees
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- 200 employees of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina are off of the job beginning Monday. ABC Columbia News received an anonymous call Friday from an employee who said they were notified of a mandatory…
Spring Book Sale in Bloom
if you enjoy reading a good book, then this weekend you'll have the prefect opportunity to stock up you personal library during a Spring book sale.
Cinco De Mayo Pet Special
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready to bring home a furry friend. The Columbia Animal Services has announced a Cinco De Meow pet adoption special. According to the City, all dogs and cats will be $5, in celebration of Cinco De Mayo.…
Suspect Charged in Lexington Medical Center Incident
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington County deputies have arrested Stephen Johnson Craft in connection with an officer involved shooting at Lexington Medical Center. Deputies say Craft was arrested…
Volunteer Firefighter Sentenced for Sending Fake Bomb Threat Messages
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A volunteer firefighter in South Carolina has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for sending messages about a fake bomb threat to try to get his station called in the event of a real…
News Outlets Including AP Sue State House GOP Caucus
A coalition of news outlets including The Associated Press has sued the state House Republican Caucus in South Carolina. The lawsuit's purpose is to gain access to the caucus's records involving a political consultant under scrutiny as part of a growing probe of possible Statehouse corruption.
Coroner Identifies Spring Hill HS Student Who Died After Collapsing
The Richland County Coroner has identified the 16-year-old Spring Hill High School who died after collapsing in a classroom.
Bill That Raises Gas Taxes for Road Funding Clears Senate
The Senate has approved its plan to fix South Carolina's crumbling roadways, setting up the possibility that the Legislature's top priority for the year could become law.
Lexington Medical Center Officer Hit by Car, Fires on Car, say Deputies
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington C0unty Deputies have arrested a suspect they say struck a Lexington Medical Center Officer with a car, that Officer fired at the car after it struck him, say investigators. SLED is investigating because there is an…
A Conversation to Empower Women
You can take part in a conversation to empower women and their families Saturday April 29th. Click here to find out why organizers say this open forum is vital as women continue to evolve.
Gearing Up for Midlands Gives
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The time to give is almost here. Coming May 2, the Midlands can participate in Midlands Gives, a 24-hour online giving challenge. This is the fourth annual event, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation. Over 300 non…
Senate Passes Roads Bill
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Working late into the evening, South Carolina senators passed the roads bill. The measure that passed 33-10 would raise the state's gas tax by 12 cents over the next six years. That equates to close $800 million in…
Spring Hill HS Student Passes Away
Chapin, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for Lexington Richland Five says near the end of the school day a Spring Hill High School student was taken to the hospital and later died. Neither the student's name nor the cause of death…
Update: CPD Investigates Suspect Shooting Near Walmart
[gtxvideo vid='o0nV01YG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/o0nV01YG.jpg' vtitle='Update: CPD Investigates Suspect Shooting Near Walmart'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A shooting victim and a suspect are recovering Wednesday after an incident near the Walmart on Bush River, say police. The victim is doing well, say police. According…
S.C. House Votes to Add Roads Bill to State Budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- In a rare move, the House passed Amendment 2A to amend the state budget Wednesday. The move ensures the roads bill will be negotiated during the budget conference…
