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Gun thief caught on homeowner's surveillance cam, deputies say

Deputies say thanks to a homeowner's surveillance system they have images of a wanted burglary suspect.

Former trooper charged with criminal sexual conduct with young girl

A former State Trooper is charged with two counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor after authorities say he engaged in sexual battery with a 13-year-old girl.

Proposed Cuts Impacting Kids

From playing outside on the playground to stretching out on the carpet, children are exposed to a lot more environmental hazards than the average adult. Proposed changes to the EPA's budget may not do anything to help that. Click here to find out why.

City Shelter to Host Cinco De 'Meow' Pet Adoption Special

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Are you looking to bring home a furry friend? The Columbia Animal Services is hosting its annual Cinco De Meow pet adoption special. According to the City, all dogs and cats will be $5, in celebration of Cinco…

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…

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.