WATCH: New Mural Covers Wall at Forest Acres Plaza
A new mural covers the walls at popular Forest Acres shopping center, Tenholm Plaza.
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City of Columbia Warns Residents of Impersonator Scam
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia wants you to be on the lookout for a scammer, they say, is posing as a City of Columbia Water Maintenance employee. According to City officials, on September 20, the City’s Customer Care Center received…
Watch: Construction Continues, New Nuclear Reactors Exceed Original Cost and Time Estimates
[gtxvideo vid='oPHqZ2Ex' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oPHqZ2Ex.jpg' vtitle='NUCLEAR REACTORS'] Jenkinsville, S.C. (WOLO) --- Clean, reliable energy for the future, a promise made in 2008 at the start of construction for nuclear reactors in Fairfield County. SCANA CEO, Kevin Marsh says,"We believe this is the…
UPDATE: RCSD Deputy Suspended for Driving Department Vehicle to Son's Traffic Stop
Following the arrest of a Richland County Sheriff's deputy earlier this month for interfering during a traffic stop in Kershaw County involving her son, Sheriff Leon Lott said the deputy was suspended for three days.
Person of Interest Sought in Lawn Mower, Golf Cart Theft
An orange SCAG-brand zero-turn mower and a Club Car golf cart with SS mag wheels were stolen on Aug. 29 and investigators with the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office are looking for a 33-year-old man who may have answers in the case.
Justices to Continue Overseeing Education Funding Case
The Legislature must report back to the state Supreme Court next summer on its progress complying with the justices' 2-year-old order to fix South Carolina's education system.
Report of Suspicious Package Closed Downtown Streets
Several streets are closed in downtown Columbia after police say there was a report of a suspicious package Wednesday morning.
Former Clemson QB Tajh Boyd Appears in Court After Arrest Earlier This Month
Former Clemson football star Tajh Boyd appeared in court Wednesday morning following his arrest earlier this month.
International Day of Peace Celebration
ABC News-- The sweet voices of children singing “Light a Candle for Peace” will kick off Richland One’s celebration of the United Nations International Day of Peace on Wednesday, September 21 at 9:30 a.m. at the Eau Claire High School Theatre. The…
Prison Officials: SC Inmate Escapee May Have a Gun
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say an inmate who escaped from a minimum security prison in Spartanburg may now have a gun. The Corrections Department said 25-year-old Blake Rochester left the Livesay Correctional Institution Tuesday morning. Investigators say a woman…
McEntire Conducts Night Training, Residents May Hear Helicopters, Planes
MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. (AP)-- Residents of central South Carolina may see and hear U.S. Army special operations forces flying aircraft and conducting ground operations as they conduct military training during the nights and early mornings. Col. Nick…
SC DOT : Cost of repaving Interstates increasing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Transportation officials say the cost of repaving about 60 miles of two South Carolina interstates will nearly double because workers will need to fully reconstruct the highway. The state Department of Transportation is asking for public…
Daniel's Law: Infant Abandoned at Palmetto Richland
Columbia, SC (DSS) -- Richland County Department of Social Services officials report that an infant born 7/21/16 was abandoned at Palmetto Richland Hospital in Columbia on September 19, 2016, and placed under the protection of Safe Haven with medical professionals.…
Deputies: Missing Teen Returns Home
Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Deputies said a missing 16-year-old has safely returned home. Denaisa Young returned to her home on Lewis Court in Eastover at approximately 4:00pm Tuesday. No further details were provided.
WATCH: Industry Experts Plead, Don’t Panic at the Pump
Gas industry experts stress while the pipeline leak is causing panic in other Southeastern states, South Carolina residents need to remain calm.
Woman Arrested in Clown Sighting Hoax
The Lexington Police Department has made an arrest on charges stemming from multiple false reports and 911 calls in regards to suspicious clown sightings.
Man Accused of Beating Girlfriend, Setting Car on Fire
Deputies with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department have arrested a man in connection with assaulting his girlfriend and then setting her car on fire.
Pedestrian Struck, Injured in Downtown Columbia
A person was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of College and Assembly Street around lunchtime on Tuesday, according to CPD.
Police: Dump Truck Crashed Into Rosewood Drive Home
According to the Columbia Police Department a dump truck crashed into a home in the 3900 block of Rosewood Drive this morning.
Five Points Continues Centennial Efforts
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Five Points, Columbia’s original village neighborhood, has begun its next 100 years with the continuation of Centennial projects and beautification efforts in 2016. The Five Points Association and its gracious…
Governor Haley Issues Executive Order to State Agencies about Budgets
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has told all state agencies to begin giving an explanation if they have money left in their budgets at the end of the year. Haley says her order Monday builds on…
Coroner ID's Man, Woman Found Dead In Gaston Home
Lexington County Deputies are still investigating the death of a man and a woman found dead around about 5:20 p.m. Monday.
Hall of Horrors Sneak Peak
[gtxvideo vid='JQJznJIQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JQJznJIQ.jpg' vtitle='Hall of Horrors Sneak Peak'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready for a fright? The ghouls and goblins are ready. ABC Columbia got a sneak peak at this years Hall of Horrors sponsored by the Cayce- West…
Watch: Pipeline impact on Midlands Gas Stations
[gtxvideo vid='DQTLoMPY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DQTLoMPY.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Pipeline impact on Midlands Gas Stations'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Midlands is seeing minimal impact from the Pipeline leak in Alabama. As of Monday , ABC Columbia crews had reports of just a few stations without…
