COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina agency that oversees student testing hasn't officially recommended grading schools A through F on public report cards. But the suggestion has prompted a backlash from educators. Opponents include district superintendents, the state Department…
[gtxvideo vid='VMi3PiY6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VMi3PiY6.jpg' vtitle='Dylann Roof Competency Hearing Set'] COLUMBIA, SC (AP)- A federal judge denied a request to delay a competency hearing for the white man facing a possible death sentence in the killing of nine black parishioners at a…
[gtxvideo vid='8Q7mJXsX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8Q7mJXsX.jpg' vtitle='bruce bruce'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--Atlanta based comedian Bruce Bruce is performing at the Comedy House New Year's weekend. He stopped by the Good Morning Columbia studios to visit with Tyler Ryan, talk about the show, and take…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina will get an additional $65 million in federal aid to help the state rebuild after Hurricane Matthew. The Department of Housing and Urban Development grant is part of a $2.3 billion nationwide package for…
[gtxvideo vid='5Xd9E1lz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5Xd9E1lz.jpg' vtitle='lizard'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--Bacon has been around since 1500 B.C., and over the years has become something of a food group, with American's consuming over 1.7 billion pounds of the cured meat each year. Over the last…
[gtxvideo vid='q3TCSpBd' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/q3TCSpBd.jpg' vtitle='FHN'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Good Morning Columbia's Grace Joyal sat down with Famously Hot New Year co-chair Laura Basile to discuss this weekend's big event.
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) --Deputies are searching for two men who attempted to rob a Lexington County business Wednesday night. According to the clerk, the two men entered…
[gtxvideo vid='1bquhvhO' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1bquhvhO.jpg' vtitle='Holiday Lights on the River Still Shining'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- There's still time to catch some Christmas Lights. Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals will be open through December 31st. You can enjoy the dazzling…
[gtxvideo vid='84TK9cyP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/84TK9cyP.jpg' vtitle='Concert Acts for Famously Hot New Year's'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to rock this New Year's Eve in the City of Columbia. One of the South's biggest parties is set to take place downtown Columbia, near…
[gtxvideo vid='afIRkJMb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/afIRkJMb.jpg' vtitle='Gas Prices Up in the Midlands'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you're headed out of town for the New year, you'll be paying a little more to fill up. Gas prices have jumped nearly two cents since last…
[gtxvideo vid='ncrsjIoi' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ncrsjIoi.jpg' vtitle='Birmingham Bowl Post Game Report, USC Falls to USF'] Carolina erased an 18 point second half defecit to force overtime in a memorable and climactic Birmingham Bowl between the Gamecocks and South Florida. Yet the Bulls scored…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The last two seasons have been a little rough for South Carolina football but the Gamecock faithful say that hasn't stopped their passion. After a devastating 46-39…
Former North Charleston police officer Michael Slager's state murder retrial has been added to the docket for March 1.
The Richland County has released the name of the victim who died after being involved in a two-vehicle collision early Thursday morning.
A federal court judge has ordered a second competency hearing for Dylann Roof, who was convicted earlier this month of killing nine black parishioners inside a Charleston church last year.
ABC Columbia is at the Birmingham Bowl as the USC Gamecocks take on the USF Bulls!
Authorities continue to search for a man who exchanged gunfire with an Allendale police officer after crashing a stolen truck.
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a suspect wanted for stealing a television from a hotel room.
[gtxvideo vid='V29esNXH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/V29esNXH.jpg' vtitle='Fireworks 1'] WEST COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) -- Fireworks date back to 7th century China, where they were utilized to ward off evil spirits. Fact forward a couple thousand years,…
University of South Carolina Alumni Center | 7:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. | $150 The Lexington Medical Center Foundation and Women of Hope will host the first New Year's Eve Gala at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center in…
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) -- Sumter County deputies are investigating an apparent armed robbery attempt that resulted in a homeowner being shot Wednesday evening. At 8:23 p.m., deputies were called out to a reported home invasion…
[gtxvideo vid='Yrag6qiM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Yrag6qiM.jpg' vtitle='Boil Water Advisory for Parts of Chapin'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The town of Chapin has issued a Boil Water Advisory for parts of Plantation Summit. Residents are asked to boil their water for at least one minute…
[gtxvideo vid='0hy4lgOW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0hy4lgOW.jpg' vtitle='Special Election Set for January 3rd in Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Voters will head to the polls in the City of Columbia's District Four Special Election, January 3rd. The Special Election is being held to fill the…
[gtxvideo vid='GBkIyHfv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GBkIyHfv.jpg' vtitle='City of Columbia WOW at Main St. Ice'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you're looking for a family friendly way to spend New year's Eve, the City of Columbia has an option for you. The City is hosting…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- This weekend, one of the biggest parties in the Southeast will kick off in Downtown Columbia. In the wake of foreign and domestic attacks on public gatherings, People…
