Mother Gets 27 Years in Prison In Drowning Death of Daughter
A woman has been sentenced to 27 years in prison after pleading guilty in the drowning death of her infant daughter more than a year ago in a rain-swollen creek.
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Early Morning Shooting Sends One to Hospital
One person was shot during an early morning shooting at the Viera Wildewood Apartments and investigators say the suspect (s) are still at large.
Tasty Tuesday: Tons of flavor without the calories
[gtxvideo vid='ppkbzDUq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ppkbzDUq.jpg' vtitle='TT - Olive Garden 1'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--Does living up to your New Year's resolution, and cutting back on a few calories mean you have…
RCSD: Active Search for Suspect After Female Shot
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are actively searching for a 'possible' suspect in connect with the shooting a female victim.
Man, 44, Accused of Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old Girl
Kershaw County deputies have arrested a 44-year-old man who they say sexually assaulted a nine-year-old girl.
Get your game on this weekend
[gtxvideo vid='6Y6kMWtO' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6Y6kMWtO.jpg' vtitle='SCARAB'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--This weekend, if you see a Vulcan, Spartan, or a wizard walking around town, don't be alarmed. The sighting most likely will be related the South Carolina Area Role-Players and Board Gamers convention starting…
Families Now Have Opportunity to Address Roof in Sentencing Hearing
With a panel of jurors recommending the death sentence for Dylann Roof, a federal court judge will finalize the process on Wednesday with a formal sentencing hearing.
Haley to Give Her Final State of the State Address
Gov. Nikki Haley says she will reflect on her six years in office in what's expected to be her final State of the State address.
Honoring Jazz Legend Skipp Pearson
[gtxvideo vid='mNUqUsO5' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mNUqUsO5.jpg' vtitle='Honoring Jazz Legend Skipp Pearson'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolina jazz legend Skipp "Pops" Pearson will be honored with the Order of the Palmetto this weekend. Ahead of the ceremony, Grace Joyal sat down with another prominent…
Protect Your Family From a Silent Killer
With the temperature flirting with cold, the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) becomes greater, according to DHEC. In fact, according to the state agency, carbon monoxide kills nine South Carolinian's every year, in non fire related poisoning accide
Hostess Recalls Snack Favorite
Hostess is recalling some of their Holiday treats that may still be in your pantry right now.
Medical marijuana bill gaining support in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A proposal legalizing medical use of marijuana in South Carolina is gaining support in the Republican-controlled Legislature. Supporters said Tuesday it's time for politicians to allow people who are seriously ill or suffering from chronic pain…
'Graffiti Problem': Deputies Urge Citizens to Report Suspicious Activity
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are searching for one or more suspects who they say sprayed painted graffiti on at least 30 building to identify territorial boundaries.
Second Suspect Sought in Summer Shooting of Pinedale Drive Man
A second suspect is wanted in connection to a fatal shooting that happened last summer.
RCSD: Suspect Used Stolen Credit Card to Purchase Clothes, Jewelry
A man is wanted by Richland County deputies after allegedly stealing a credit card and purchasing hundreds of dollars worth of clothes, jewelry and shoes for an area mall.
Pringles Spices Things Up
One Potato chip company is looking spice things up with 5 bold new flavors.
Coroner: 81-Year-Old Sumter Man Dies After House Fire
An 81-year-old man is dead from injuries in a house fire in Sumter over the weekend.
Tuesday Morning Menu
ABC Columbia is following stories making headlines in your Tuesday Morning Menu
Siren Test Today at Lake Murray Dam
[gtxvideo vid='IlXZwXka' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IlXZwXka.jpg' vtitle='Siren Test Today at Lake Murray Dam'] CAYCE, SOUTH CAROLINA- South Carolina Electric and Gas will conduct an annual test of its Lake Murray Dam inundation sirens today at noon. The sirens will sound for approximately three minutes. In…
Boil Water Advisory
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The City of West Columbia will cut off water service on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, from 9 AM to 5 PM for all water customers…
Jury Set to Begin Deliberations in Roof Trial
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -Tuesday in Charleston, jurors are set to begin deliberations in the sentencing phase of the Dylann Roof Trial. The jurors will decide the death penalty or life in prison without parole. On Monday, Prosecutors rested their case…
Clemson Claims Second Football National Championship
TAMPA, Fla. (CAC) — Deshaun Watson’s touchdown pass to Hunter Renfrow with one second left sealed one of the greatest National Championship battles in history, with Clemson winning its second crown ever…
ABC Columbia - Red Cross Blood Drive
The winter months are typically slow, in terms of blood donations.
Legislative Session Starts Tuesday
[gtxvideo vid='cvquboGL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cvquboGL.jpg' vtitle='Legislative Session Starts Tuesday'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The 2017 Legislative session starts Tuesday at the South Carolina State House. Lawmakers return with a number of items on the proposed legislation list, including road repair funding and the…
New Bridges Open after Flood
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - State transportation officials say three new bridges have opened in Richland County to replace three that were damaged by the deadly floods of October 2015. Officials say the three bridges opened Monday on S.C. Highway 48,…
