Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- In a statement sent to ABC Columbia News, Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson said in part, "Please know that County Council highly respects our employee and value their service." Dickerson gave the statement in regards to…
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--A Lexington County woman will spend the rest of her life in prison for the murder of her 7-month old daughter. The Eleventh Circuit Solicitor confirms that Heather Lawson was sentenced to life in a Lexington County…
Irmo's Dustin Johnson has made the cut at his second-straight major despite posting just one birdie and four bogeys on Friday at the PGA Championship.
Lexington, SC (WOLO) - A Lexington County woman has been arrested and charged in the death of her 4-year-old daughter. According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Cynthia Estrada-Lopez, 24, is charged with homicide…
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[gtxvideo vid='eKZhz2ts' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/eKZhz2ts.jpg' vtitle='Forrest Wood Cup Weekend Fun'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - All this weekend some of the top anglers in the country are participating in the Forrest Wood Cup Bass-Fishing Tournament out on Lake Murray. While that is going…
[gtxvideo vid='FJCKTeBA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FJCKTeBA.jpg' vtitle='Video Released Shows SC Officer Shot at Close Range'] ESTILL, SC (WOLO) - Almost two years after a police officer was shot in the Hampton County town of Estill, a man has been convicted for the crime.…
[gtxvideo vid='ZCVJWwFA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZCVJWwFA.jpg' vtitle='SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- United Way of the Midlands partnered with the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce to kick off a school supply drive for those affected by the layoffs. Sara Fawcett, CEO…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Santee Cooper customers will not see any rate increases any time soon. Friday morning the state-owned utility company announced it is canceling the increases that where scheduled to take effect in 2018 and 2019. The cancellation follows…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - In 1996, Olympia resident Jack L. Robinson was brutally killed at the Rosewood boat landing. As the 21st anniversary of his death nears, investigators have made little…
[gtxvideo vid='V72gjzU0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/V72gjzU0.jpg' vtitle='vc plant'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Office of Regulatory Staff is asking South Carolina regulators to reject SCE&Gs' plan to recover billions of more dollars from customers for the nuclear project it bailed on last week.…
Here's a quick look at some of your Friday morning headlines we're following for you on ABC Columbia News.
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) - Authorities are requesting the community's assistance in their search for a dog they say was stolen. The Newberry County Sheriff's Office says Tybee a blue female Doberman…
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[gtxvideo vid='S96ZPim9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/S96ZPim9.jpg' vtitle='War of Words Heats Up between President and North Korea'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - US Senator Lindsey Graham addressed the rising tensions between the U.S. and North Korea. Thursday (8/10), President Donald Trump doubled down on his…
[gtxvideo vid='VaJjSyx5' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VaJjSyx5.jpg' vtitle='Richland County Sheriff's Dept. Helps Battle Cancer'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In the fight against cancer... the Richland County Sheriff's Department is putting it's money where it's mouth is. Thursday afternoon Sheriff Leon Lott and cancer survivor Deputy Frieda…
[gtxvideo vid='yWoy4pvi' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yWoy4pvi.jpg' vtitle='U.S.Senator Lindsey Graham Mad VC Summer Can't Get Done'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham voiced concerns Thursday about the V-C Summer shut down. Senator Graham was in Orangeburg visiting county leaders. Graham says he will work…
[gtxvideo vid='argeBTCM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/argeBTCM.jpg' vtitle='APT FIRE'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- According to the Columbia Fire department, the first one was a grease fire at the restaurant Greek Boys on Sumpter. The second call was at the Beldon Spring Lake Apartments and…
Atlanta, GA (WOLO)--Refreshing news for Clemson fans. Thursday Coca Cola announced glass bottles commemorating the Tigers 2017 national championship will be on store shelves next week. Coca-Cola began its tradition of commemorative bottles back in 1980.
One of the world's largest fishing competitions is in town, and they are fishing for smiles.
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A leading global provider of indoor comfort systems has announced plans to double its workforce at its operations in Richland County. Trane, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is expanding. The business said it will invest…
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - One person was airlifted to an area hospital after a fire broke out in a shed on a property near Swansea. Lexington County Fire Service said it was dispatched to the property, in the 400…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with a shooting death back in March. 18-year-old Terry Johnson is charged with murder and criminal conspiracy. Police say…
