Sheriff: Burglary Suspect Caught in Lexington Restaurant Cooler
A 33-year-old Columbia man allegedly broke into the Zorba's Greek Restaurant on St. Andrews Road only to get caught inside a walk-in cooler after tripping a burglar alarm.
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Updated: Columbia Shooting Investigated
Columbia police need your help finding a suspected gunman involved in a Monday night shooting.
Veterans Forced to Pay Back Bonuses
Veterans were given bonuses that shouldn't have been offered to them.
Halloween Safety Tips
Columbia, S.C (WOLO) --- You have the costumes and may already have the candy ready to give out to all of those trick or treaters. Still, The Richland County Sheriff's Department says safety should be at the top of that…
Candy Corn: SC Top Halloween Treat?
[gtxvideo vid='cIKPb2FJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cIKPb2FJ.jpg' vtitle='Candy Corn: SC Top Halloween Treat?'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- I you're wondering what trick or treaters might like to taste...here in South Carolina it's Candy Corn. At least according to on survey. Influenster.com, a retail review website,…
Boo at the Zoo
[gtxvideo vid='AXLmDoHY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/AXLmDoHY.jpg' vtitle='Boo at the Zoo'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Riverbanks Zoo And Garden is scaring up a fall favorite. “Boo At The Zoo” is in full swing. Zoo-goers will enjoy visiting treat stations along the zoo’s trick-or-treat trail, splashing in…
Richland Co. Deputies Investigating Apartment Shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Richland County sheriff's deputies are investigating the shooting death of a man at a Columbia-area apartment complex. The sheriff's department told local media outlets that the man was found unresponsive by a female acquaintance around 8:30…
Hurricane Matthew SC Roads Update
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - More than two weeks after Hurricane Matthew hit South Carolina there are still more than 60 state roads and bridges closed because of storm damage and flooding. The state Department of Transportation reports that 55 roads…
Gas Prices Down in Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='WhagMAzX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WhagMAzX.jpg' vtitle='Gas Prices Down in Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Gas prices are down in the Midlands. Drivers in Columbia are paying an average of $2.03 a gallon, according to gasbuddy.com. That's down four cents from last week. Drivers…
Governor Haley attends Second Chance Summit
[gtxvideo vid='3K70euyo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3K70euyo.jpg' vtitle='Governor Haley attends Second Chance Summit'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Nikki Haley joined a number of SC State Agencies Monday for the Second Chance Summit. The focus, the work being done by agencies to help educate and train…
Cleary Apologizes for 'Sloppy Bookeeping' of Senate Account
Retiring state Republican Sen. Ray Cleary of Murrells Inlet is apologizing for ``sloppy bookkeeping'' over the last few years but says he never used campaign donations for personal expenses.
Gervais Street Bridge Dinner
[gtxvideo vid='AeOwRofk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/AeOwRofk.jpg' vtitle='Gervais Street Bridge Dinner'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Talk about Dinner with a view and a great cause. If you didn't get a chance to dine on the Gervais Street Bridge Sunday night, here's your invite. The bridge was…
Coroner Releases Name of Shooting Victim
The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the individual who was involved in a shooting incident late Friday night or early Saturday morning in the 7ooo block of Tama Roadin in Columbia.
Ballot Selfies: A look at Where They Are Allowed or Not
Secrecy in the voting booth has become a thing of the past for those ready to share their views and daily lives on social media, but laws nationwide are mixed on whether voters are allowed to take pictures of themselves voting and their ballots
State Fair Officials: Banner Year in Attendance
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--New numbers are in for attendance at this years South Carolina State Fair. Fair officials say an expanded ride promotion, and record football Saturday attendance were ideal, The Fair welcomed 464,878 visitors before the gates closed for the year…
Hurricane Matthew Aftermath
The aftermath of Hurricane Matthew continues. Click here to find out what State officials are focused on and what help is being offered to those impacted.
Trombone Shorty to Headline Famously Hot New Year
Tune into ABC Columbia News at Noon as Mayor Benjamin announces who will take center stage for the Famously Hot New Year Celebration.
End Child Hunger SC Week
ABC NEWS-- Child hunger plagues many cities and states across the United States. Research shows one in four youth struggle with hunger in the United States. To raise awareness about this issue End Child Hunger SC and its partners have…
Second Chance Summit for Workforce to Be Held Monday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Second Chance Summit was held in Columbia Monday morning. Attendees included Governor Nikki Haley, along with the Executive Director of the Department of Employment and Workforce, Cheryl Stanton…
ONE SC Fund Continues Aid to SC Hurricane Victims
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- One SC Fund continues to help South Carolinians recover from natural disasters, it's first project was to aid Flood Victims in the Historic Floods last October. Now you can help the victims of Hurricane Matthew and the Flooding…
Buddy Walk in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Sunday many grabbed a buddy and took a walk for a good cause. Family Connections is changing the stigma of living with Down Syndrome. Sunday the annual Buddy Walk Event took place, participants looking to change lives…
Church Stabbing in Sumter County
A 65-year-old Sumter County man is charged with stabbing the person sitting in front of him in church.
Consumer Recall: Target Halloween LED Gel Clings
[gtxvideo vid='hawbvD5j' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hawbvD5j.jpg' vtitle='Consumer Recall: Target Halloween LED Gel Clings'] Consumer Recall- If you've got some Halloween decorations set up, you may want to look at this item that's being recall from Target. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission,…
Tips on Battling Colds and Flu in the Fall
[gtxvideo vid='C7zrMzmf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/C7zrMzmf.jpg' vtitle='Tips on Battling Colds and Flu in the Fall'] ABC NEWS-- Fall means pumpkins, Halloween, lots of kids with their hands in the candy, and cold and flu season. From washing your hands, to minding your coughs,…
South Carolina Woman shot as Family Gathered for Funeral say Police
GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) - Police say a South Carolina woman was fatally shot by a stray bullet as she gathered with family inside a Gastonia home before her sister-in-law's funeral. Media outlets report 37-year-old Jacobia Lane of Sumter, South Carolina,…
