Wednesday Morning Top Headlines
ABC Columbia is following several stories you need to know to start your Wednesday morning.
Local News
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.
Deputies in Richland County Need Help Identifying Murder Suspect
Richland County deputies need help from the public in identifying the suspect (s) in a murder investigation.
Search for Missing Man in Kershaw County
Deputies in Kershaw County are searching for a man who they say has been missing since last week.
Youth Baseball Registration
Youth baseball registration kicks off today. Find more details here in your Tuesday Morning Menu.
Lexington Teacher Writes Children’s Book
[gtxvideo vid='NwTbuGQx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/NwTbuGQx.jpg' vtitle='Lexington Teacher Writes Children's Book'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A Lexington elementary school teacher is celebrating the new year with a new children's book. Deerfield Elementary 1st grade teacher Lauren Dasher, who grew up in Columbia, is…
Toddler Saves Twin From Falling Dresser
UTAH COUNTY, UTAH (CNN) --Two-year-old Brock Shoff owes his twin brother Bowdy big time. The boys were playing at their home in Orem, Utah, Friday morning when a…
Midlands Sheriffs Sworn in Tuesday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A handful of Midlands Sheriffs will be sworn into office Tuesday. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott will take the oath of office at 11 a.m. at Central Baptist Church. Sheriff Lott is celebrating 20 years leading…
Construction Planned for Parts of I-95 near Pee Dee River
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The state Department of Transportation warns drivers that construction will cause severe traffic delays on Interstate 95 south in the state's Pee Dee region until spring. The agency says in a release that one southbound lane…
Grinding of the Greens still Going
[gtxvideo vid='yxIW930C' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yxIW930C.jpg' vtitle='Grinding of the Greens still Going'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s that time of year again, time to drop off your Christmas tree at Grinding of the Greens. Christmas tree Drop-off Locations Richland & Lexington Counties December 26,…
Sheriff: Offering Safe Zones after Report of Craigslist Deal Gone Wrong
[gtxvideo vid='yIHkC8sA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yIHkC8sA.jpg' vtitle='Deputies: Craigslist Deal Gone Wrong'] Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies say a Craigslist deal gone bad ended in bloodshed in Northeast Richland County. Investigators say they responded to Southport Dr. around 11:30 Monday morning where a suspect…
Dylann Roof Penalty Trial Set to Begin Wednesday
ABC NEWS--Dylann Roof's fate will soon be back in the hands of the jurors who found him guilty of killing nine black parishioners at Emanuel AME church in Charleston. The sentencing phase of Roof's…
Richland Co. Deputies Investigating Fatal Shooting
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. Deputies are investigating a possible murder in Irmo. Deputies say they responded to a home on Freestone Dr. around 5:00 Monday afternoon where they found the body of a deceased male. The cause of death…
RCSD: Craigslist Deal Leads to Shooting
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies say a Craigslist deal gone bad ended in bloodshed in Northeast Richland County. Investigators say they responded to Southport Dr. around 11:30 Monday morning where a suspect was shot several times in the upper body…
Dylann Roof Competency Hearing
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) WOLO)--— A second competency hearing Monday will bring us one step closer to knowing the fate of Dylann Roof but like much of this trial, there's nothing routine about the hearing. The Sentencing Phase of the trial is…
A Family Bond of Cancer
CLICK PICTURE TO VIEW VIDEO LEXINGTON SC (WOLO)-- “Everything was perfect,” says Nick Gilger about his life in 2009. He and his wife Emily had gotten married a year earlier, and they were celebrating the birth of their first child, Edie.…
Explore the Outdoors During a Ranger-guided Walk
Grab your family and friends and see how much fun learning can be! The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is hosting free ranger-guided walks during the month of December. Guests will learn how to install their own…
Main Street Ice-Coming to a Close
Main Street ICE, the City's outdoor ice skating rink, will close for the season on Monday, January 16, 2017. There's still time to enjoy the City's hottest attraction. The ice rink will be open seven days a week at the following…
City to Hold 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
The City of Columbia’s 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration will be held on Monday, January 16, 2017, at 4 p.m. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and Community Center, 2300 Greene Street. Claflin University President Dr. Henry…
