COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Former House Majority Leader Jim Merrill has officially stepped down as a state representative after pleading guilty to a charge of misconduct in office. Merrill appeared in court Friday…
A former State Representative makes an appearance in court months after being accused of using his office for personal gain. Stay with ABC Columbia News for the latest.
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RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies arrested a man they say is responsible for an attempted armed robbery Thursday morning. Deputies say Javarres F. Dinkins,21, attempted to rob a female in the 1400 block of Oakcrest Drive. The victim screamed…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)- Health officials say a South Carolina resident has died from West Nile virus, the first such instance this year. The state Department of Health and Environmental Control identified the victim in a news release on Thursday as…
CHAPIN, SC (WOLO) The 38th Annual Labor Day Festival and Parade in Chapin is set to get underway Monday. With Labor Day being the unofficial end-of-summer many Chapin residents come out to celebrate the holiday with family and friends. Here's…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Over 20 groups around The Midlands are working with The City of Columbia to send necessities down to Houston. "The City is partnering with Richland County, Lexington County, USC,…
Atlanta, GA., (WOLO, AP)-- Harvey's impact on South Carolina's gas supply could come sooner than anticipated. Thursday Colonial Pipeline announced its plans to shut down a key line that supplies gas to much of the south due to storm-related refinery…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Former SC State Representative Jim Merrill is set to appear in court Friday to face state ethics and corruption charges. Solicitor David Pascoe's office announced the hearing will be held at the Richland County Courthouse Friday morning.…
Find out you can join in on the effort to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Harvey.
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The S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles said its newly designed, mobile-first website will streamline the process for South Carolinians who are getting ready to order a REAL ID driver's license.
A veteran-owned small business is expanding operations in Charleston County.
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RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking Midlands residents to lend a hand to Houston area law enforcement through a unique, one-of-a kind fundraiser. The Sheriff and…
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- After arresting one suspect last week in the robbery turned murder, deputies arrested the other suspect Wednesday afternoon. 40-year-old, Jason Randolph was arrested at 2:45 p.m. and charged…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Gas prices have jumped in recent days, and Hurricane Harvey could bring another jump at the pump. “It’s definitely not fun to see when it rises,” Ryan Daniels said. …
[gtxvideo vid='0wMWbZL7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0wMWbZL7.jpg' vtitle='Amazon Donates to SC Science Academy'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Amazon is doing its part to encourage young scientists in the midlands. Wednesday the on-line retail giant donated 15 thousand dollars in lab materials to the South Carolina Science…
Police claim a South Carolina bus driver has four time legal limit of alcohol in her system while students on board.
