Preparing Your Family for Emergencies
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Ahead of potential winter weather this weekend, the Red Cross shares tips to make sure your family is prepared for emergencies. As the New Year arrived…
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Road Reopened After School Bus and Bicyclist Collide
Columbia Police are investigating an accident involving a school bus and a bicyclist.
'I'm Not Going to Lie to You' Dylann Roof Tells Jury at Sentencing Trial
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WOLO) - Dylann Roof delivered a very brief opening statement in federal court on Wednesday as the penalty phase of his trial got underway. Roof, acting as his own attorney, spoke…
Widower Takes Stand in Dylann Roof Sentencing Trial
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The widower of a woman killed at Emanuel AME Church says his wife was a dedicated person of faith who did her best to enjoy life. The Rev. Anthony Thompson cried in court Wednesday as he…
Donations Critical: Red Cross/ABC Columbia Blood Drive
[gtxvideo vid='SCp5bbI7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SCp5bbI7.jpg' vtitle='Donations Critical: Red Cross/ABC Columbia Blood Drive'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The winter months are typically slow, in terms of blood donations. The American Red Cross is issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors, they say about…
SC Legislator Indicted on Domestic Violence Charges
A South Carolina lawmaker was suspended Wednesday after he was indicted on a charge of beating his wife in a case linked to a 911 call where his children could be heard screaming "Stop Daddy."
Gas Prices to Increase in 2017
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The new year could bring more than resolutions. Drivers could see a big spike at the pump in 2017. An annual Gasbuddy.com report says drivers may see the…
Dylann Roof Sentencing: Opening Statements
[gtxvideo vid='DofetP4y' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DofetP4y.jpg' vtitle='Dylann Roof Sentencing: Opening Statements'] CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)-- The sentencing phase of the Dylann Roof trial began Wednesday in Charleston. Roof, the convicted church shooter, represented himself and delivered opening statements to the jury. Our Alexis Frazier…
Suspect to be Charged Following Botched Craigslist Robbery
A man faces two counts of kidnapping and attempted armed robbery charges after he allegedly robbed two men Monday night.
RCSD: Man Sought After Taking $1K Without Starting Car Repairs
A 44-year-old man is wanted for taking money to perform mechanical work on a victim's car, but allegedly never had intentions on starting the repairs.
Missing NC Teens Possibly in SC
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children along with the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina are asking for the publics assistance to locate two missing teens.
What are the possible outcomes for the Roof sentence
[gtxvideo vid='itIDjl3g' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/itIDjl3g.jpg' vtitle='pozsik 2'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--With the guilty verdict in the Government's case against Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof, it now comes down to the federal sentencing. Roof, who has elected to represent himself in an effort to…
Does an employee have the right to self defense?
[gtxvideo vid='zCdwQwDX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zCdwQwDX.jpg' vtitle='pozsik 1'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--Early in the morning of December 29, three men went into a Waffle House in Newman Georgia. After eating, they passed a note to the waitress demanding money, or they would shoot everyone…
$100,000 Lottery Ticket
If you bought a Palmetto Cash Five ticket at the Kangaroo Express on Forest Drive, check your pockets. You could be a-hundred thousand dollars richer! The winning numbers are 4, 6, 10, 17, and 30 with a power-up of 2.…
Deputies Visited Home Prior to Murder-Suicide
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Lexington County Sheriff's Department has released incident reports detailing two previous incidents involving a murder-suicide investigation. On January 1, Deputies were called out to…
LAC Gallery
Introducing Guest Artist Sharon Funderburk Friday January 6, 2017 7pm-9pm LAC Gallery 121 A East Main St Lexington, SC 29073 LAC Gallery proudly introduces Sharon Funderburk, it's January Guest Artist of the month. Take part in the culture of your…
Reduced Adoption Fees for 2017
COLUMBIA, S.C.-- The Columbia Animal Services has reduced their adoption fees to $35 for dogs and cats, for all of 2017. All adoptions will include spay/neuter, micro-chip, feline leukemia/heartworm test, initial vaccines and deworming. Even with the new adoption fees…
Wednesday Morning Top Headlines
ABC Columbia is following several stories you need to know to start your Wednesday morning.
Dylann Roof Sentencing Phase Wednesday
Dylann Roof's fate will soon be back in the hands of the jurors who found him guilty of killing nine black parishioners at a church in Charleston, South Carolina.
Richland Two Bus Driver Shortage Drives New Incentive
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- After getting complaints from parents about students not getting to school on time and a lack of bus drivers due to pay, the Richland District two School Board said…
Richland Co. Sheriff Lott Sworn-In
[gtxvideo vid='uW7JneLF' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uW7JneLF.jpg' vtitle='Richland Co. Sheriff Lott Sworn-In'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was sworn in Tuesday as the county's top cop. Lott has been in the same post for 20 years. He took the Oath of…
SC Attorney General says Supreme Court Should Resolve Lt. Gov Questions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's attorney general agrees that the state Supreme Court should resolve questions over whether Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster could pick his replacement if Gov. Nikki Haley becomes U.N. ambassador. In court documents filed Tuesday, Attorney…
Voters Head to Polls for Special Election
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Voters in District IV cast their vote for Daniel Rickennman or Jessica Lathren Tuesday. The winner of the election will finish the late Councilwoman Leona Plaugh's term. This election…
City Prepping for MLK Day Events
[gtxvideo vid='Wf8z7XrV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Wf8z7XrV.jpg' vtitle='City Prepping for MLK Day Events'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia is preparing to host a number of events for the Martin Luther King Jr holiday. There will be a celebration which will take place…
Victim Dies After Being Stabbed, Woman Charged with Murder
A man who was stabbed yesterday has died from his injuries and police now have filed murder charges against the suspect.
