Firefighters Battle House Fire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Columbia Fire Department responded to a fire Friday afternoon at a home on Prospect Street in Columbia. Crews said there was heavy smoke and flames.…
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Attorney General Says 70 Convicted of Food Stamp Fraud in 2016
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- According to the Attorney General's Office, over 855,000 South Carolina residents receive SNAP benefits. In 2015, Attorney General Alan Wilson's office partnered with the Department of Social Services (DSS) …
Circus is in Town-One Last Time
[gtxvideo vid='7Vv3UEui' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7Vv3UEui.jpg' vtitle='Circus is in Town-One Last Time'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus say they will end 'The Greatest Show on Earth' forever in May, citing lower attendance numbers, high operating costs, and retiring…
SC DJJ Director Resigns Amid Critical Report
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The director of South Carolina's Department of Juvenile Justice has resigned following a report that criticized her agency as still unprepared to prevent riots. Gov. Henry McMaster…
Governor Henry McMaster Releases You Tube Address to SC
[gtxvideo vid='qD7RCsIX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qD7RCsIX.jpg' vtitle='Governor Henry McMaster Releases You Tube Address to SC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Let's get started! In a video released to South Carolina, newly sworn in Governor Henry McMaster laid out his plans for the state. In the nearly…
Bus Catches Fire on I-277, One Injury Reported
Fire crews responded to Interstate 277 this afternoon after a bus caught fire near Fontaine Road.
UPDATE: Tree Street Shooting Leaves One Seriously Injured
A shooting in the 900 block of Tree Street just before midnight on Thursday has left one victim seriously injured.
Orangeburg Deputy Awarded Medal of Valor by Sheriff's Association
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced that an OCSO deputy has been presented with the South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Medal of Valor award.
Coroner Identifies Victims in Fatal Lexington Co. Fatal Crash
The Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the mother and son who were killed in a head-on crash Thursday afternoon on Summerland Avenue near Batesburg.
Bond Denied For Teen Charged with Manslaughter in Sumter Shooting
A teen who was out on bond for attempted murder, was charged Friday with manslaughter for the shooting death of another teen in Sumter Thursday evening.
Caught on Camera: Orangeburg Co. Deputies Need Help Identifying Armed Robbery Suspects
Orangeburg County deputies are asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the One Stop convenience store on Five Chop Road.
2 Die in Wreck Near Batesburg-Leesville
Lexington County officials say a mother and her son have been killed in a wreck near Batesburg-Leesville High School.
Protect Yourself from the Flu: Tips from DHEC
[gtxvideo vid='VYfLOOeT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VYfLOOeT.jpg' vtitle='Protect Yourself from the Flu: Tips from DHEC'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The recent death of a Lexington teen, caused by the flu, is serving as a tragic reminder of the dangers of the season. Good Morning…
Special Series: Medical Marijuana Debate Lights Up
[gtxvideo vid='gGVGQM8y' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gGVGQM8y.jpg' vtitle='Special Series: Medical Marijuana Debate Lights Up'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A bi-partisan group of lawmakers is pushing to legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina. 28 states nationwide have given patients access to marijuana for pain treatment.…
Facebook Ramps Up Fake News Fight
Click here to find out what one social media site is doing to ramp up it's efforts in hopes of fighting fake news.
Colonial Life Arena and Fans Make Thank You Message for Circus Performers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus say they will end 'The Greatest Show on Earth' forever in May, citing lower attendance numbers, high operating costs, and retiring those…
Coroner Identifies Victim in Bicycle vs. Car Crash
The identity of the man killed while riding a bicycle in Orangeburg last Friday has been released.
Audit: Juvenile Justice May Still be Unable to Prevent Riot
State auditors say the Department of Juvenile Justice may still be unable to prevent ``major disturbances'' despite security changes following several gang-related riots at the main prison.
UPDATE: Three Arrested in Connection with Camelot Lane Murder
A husband and wife and a third suspect have been arrested as part of a Camelot Lane murder investigation, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced Thursday.
LCSD: Suspect Wanted on Federal Drug Charges In Custody
Authorities with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say a 37-year-old man who barricaded himself inside a Shelton Road home Thursday is now in custody.
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ABC Columbia has a look at what's happening in and around Columbia.
Chapin Police Release Sketch of Armed Robbery Suspect
Police are hoping the public can help identify a suspect wanted in the armed robbery of a Chapin Rite Aid.
Seven Years Later: Family to Hold Balloon Release Saturday for Missing Coastal Carolina Graduate
Nearly seven years after Brandon Graves went missing, family members are not giving up hope that their loved one is still alive.
Trump 'Absolutely' Thinks Waterboarding Works
In an exclusive interview with ABC News, President Donald Trump said he "absolutely" thinks waterboarding works and would consider reinstating it as an interrogation technique, depending on the advice of Defense Secretary James Mattis and CIA Director Mike Pompeo.
Man Sought on Meth Distribution Charge
A warrant has been issued for Shelly Thomas Faulling by the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office, charging him with distribution of methamphetamine.
