Auditors Lash SC Land Conservation Fund for Poor Management
Auditors say a public-private South Carolina fund dedicated to protecting open spaces from development has been overpaying for property.
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Orangeburg Man Charged: Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor Multiple Times
An Orangeburg man has been charged with sexually assaulting a a minor multiple times over a one year period.
AP Exclusive: DHS Weighed Nat Guard for Immigration Roundups
The Trump administration is considering a proposal to mobilize as many as 100,000 National Guard troops to round up unauthorized immigrants, including millions living nowhere near the Mexico border, according to a draft memo obtained by The Associated Press.
Suspect, Accomplices Sought in Tire Store Robbery
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Sumter County deputies are looking for a man and his accomplices who they say were caught on camera stealing tires from a Broad Street business. Deputies say that just after midnight on February 15, a…
President Trump Visits Boeing in North Charleston to 'Talk Jobs'
President Donald Trump is visiting South Carolina for the first time since winning the Republican primary a year ago.
Richland Library to Celebrate Opening of New Sandhills Branch
[gtxvideo vid='kSifcUam' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kSifcUam.jpg' vtitle='Richland Library Opens Sandhills Branch'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland Library's new Sandhills branch is celebrating a grand opening this weekend. The ribbon-cutting, complete with activities, live music and food trucks, takes place from 2 p.m. to…
3 Stabbed During Bar Fight, Deputies Say
Three people suffered non-life threatening injuries after being stabbed at a bar just after 1:30 a.m. Friday morning.
Exclusive Series: Senator 'Optimistic' About Possibility of Legal Medical Marijuana
[gtxvideo vid='gdaIZLmC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gdaIZLmC.jpg' vtitle='Exclusive Series: Senator Optimistic of Legalizing Medi'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The lead sponsor of this session's medical marijuana bill says it's not a matter of if, but when the plant will be legalized for medicinal use…
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ABC Columbia has you covered when it comes to enjoy some outdoor activities this weekend. Check out some of the things happening in the Midlands.
SC Gov. Henry McMaster Says No To Legalizing Marijuana
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Mick Mulvaney Sworn in as Budget Director
[gtxvideo vid='U39jndyZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/U39jndyZ.jpg' vtitle='Mick Mulvaney Sworn in as Budget Director'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- (AP) - U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney was sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence Thursday evening. Mulvaney's narrow confirmation as President Donald Trump's budget director officially kicks…
Fireflies Gearing Up for New Season
[gtxvideo vid='gQ3rzdvs' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gQ3rzdvs.jpg' vtitle='Fireflies Gearing Up for New Season'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Columbia Fireflies are gearing up for a new season. Tickets are on sale now for the second season of Fireflies baseball. Team Officials say they're pleased with…
Medical Marijuana Discussion at State House
[gtxvideo vid='h60sZEr6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/h60sZEr6.jpg' vtitle='Medical Marijuana Discussion at State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--At the State House Thursday the Senate Medical Affairs Committee met to outline a timeline for the debate of Medical Marijuana. Supporters were on hand and expressed a willingness…
Trio Led Police, Deputies on Chase Following Armed Robbery,
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) - Three suspects wanted for armed robbery and leading deputies on multi-county car chase are behind bars. Employees fleeing the North Road Game Stop in Orangeburg flagged down an Orangeburg Department of Public Safety officer as he passed by…
Conway Man Arrested by FBI After Threatening 'Dylann Roof-Style Attack'
A Conway man was taken into custody by the FBI after writing multiple threatening messages on Facebook and discussing an attack "in the spirit of Dylann Roof," according to court paperwork.
Senate Confirms Republican Rep. Mick Mulvaney of SC as Director of White House Budget Office
Senate confirms Republican Rep. Mick Mulvaney of South Carolina as director of White House budget office.
Benedict, Claflin, Voorhees Receive $6M Grant
Benedict College is among three Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the state selected for career grants as part of the United Negro College Fund’s new Career Pathways Initiative.
United Way Celebrates One Year Since Expanding Free Dental Services
[gtxvideo vid='UDL37Rd5' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UDL37Rd5.jpg' vtitle='Celebrating a Year of Free Dental Services'] COUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - United Way of the Midlands is celebrating one year since it expanded its WellPartners free dental and eye clinic in Richland County. The clinic serves both adults…
Senator Graham to Introduce Nominee to US Ambassador to Israel
WASHINGTON, DC (WOLO)-- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham will introduce David Friedman, the nominee to be the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on Thursday. The event is set to take place at 10:30am in front of…
Man Caught on Camera Stealing Case of Lotto Tickets
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C (WOLO)-The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is asking for your help after a man was caught on surveillance camera stealing a case load of scratch off lottery tickets and attempted…
Mick Mulvaney's Confirmation Passes Procedural Vote
[gtxvideo vid='zZqWBe2z' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zZqWBe2z.jpg' vtitle='Mick Mulvaney Passes Procedural Vote'] ABC NEWS-- President Donald Trump's choice to run the White House budget office cleared a Senate hurdle, though a senior Republican says he won't support him. South Carolina's Rep. Mick Mulvaney has…
Boeing Workers Vote Against Union
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Workers at a Boeing plant in South Carolina have rejected an effort by the Machinists to unionize a plant. The National Labor Relations Board on Wednesday released the results of the vote. Nearly 3,000 production…
Free Technical College Proposal: State House
[gtxvideo vid='0DWXmszn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0DWXmszn.jpg' vtitle='Free Technical College Proposal: State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Democratic Senators Brad Hutto and Karl Allen unveiled their plan Wednesday to provide free Technical College in South Carolina. The Senators hope to be able to offer tuition free…
Sen. McLeod To Host Town Hall on Protecting Teens From Dating Violence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Senator Mia McLeod is hosting a Town Hall to raise awareness about teen dating violence on Feburary 16th. Senator McLeod also is pushing a bill with Senator Katrina…
Members of the House Remember Representative Joe Neal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Representative Joe Neal died suddenly late Tuesday evening. The longtime lawmaker who Governor McMaster calls a "compassionate force" was known for being a strong voice for concerns in Richland…
