Hermine is headed our way
Hermine has strengthened to a Category 1 Hurricane with winds of 75 mph. It will make landfall on the Florida Coast late this evening. As it continues to push north it will weaken back down to a tropical storm, and…
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School Closings Cancellations/ High School Football
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Due to the path of Hermine headed towards the South Carolina Coast, and with the potential for heavy rain in the Midlands, there are some cancellations and changes for area schools. Richland One schools will dismiss early. Elementary…
WATCH: Labor Day Grilling Tips
If you're looking for ways to keep the unofficial end of summer burning just a bit longer the grill may be the place for you this Labor Day weekend.
WATCH: Preparing for Hermine
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- While residents in Florida hunker down for Tropical Storm Hermine, The Red Cross is asking those here in the Capital city to start getting ready as well. Find out how to keep your family safe if…
WATCH: Thursday Morning Headlines
Click here to find out what's happening in the Midlands this Thursday Morning.
Watch: It's Game Day, Muschamp on Unknowns
[gtxvideo vid='gXwfAuOh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gXwfAuOh.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Muschamp Embracing USC's Unknowns'] COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO )-- The Gamecocks kick off their 2016 Season under Head Coach Will Muschamp Thursday in Nashville. Count on ABC Columbia to have all your game day action.
Watch: Hitting The Road for Labor Day
[gtxvideo vid='hyyOTKiz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hyyOTKiz.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Labor Day Travel'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO )--Getting ready to travel for the Labor Day Holiday? Here's some tips when hitting the road. Triple A says Gas prices are some of the lowest we've seen for a…
SC Emergency Officials Monitoring 'Hermine'
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO )--SC State Emergency Officials are monitoring the path of Hermine as the storm moves towards the Florida coast and inland. According to the Management Division, as a result of the storm’s projected movement up the east coast,…
Watch: Lawmakers Call for Commissioners' Resignation
[gtxvideo vid='LadXvOhe' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LadXvOhe.jpg' vtitle='DELEGATION CALLS FOR RESIGNATIONS '] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Members of the Richland County Legislative Delegation asked five Recreation Commissioners to resign during a state house press conference Wednesday morning. In a letter sent to the commission,…
Supreme Court Rules on SC Property Damage
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) — South Carolina's highest court has ruled that the government doesn't have to pay people back for damage to private property that happens while law officers are doing their jobs. The state Supreme Court made that decision…
WATCH: USC Free Wedding
If you're looking to say "I do" to a dream wedding without having to lift a finger or spend a dime, then you want to listen to how a local class is trying to make that happen.
Swansea Man Facing Sexual Exploitation Charges
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO )-- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says Dustin Lee Hogston of Swansea, is facing 1 charge connected to sexual exploitation of minors. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children…
Watch: Lawmakers Looking for Commissioners' Resignations
[gtxvideo vid='QK9LDxBR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QK9LDxBR.jpg' vtitle='DELEGATION RCRC RESIGNATIONS'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Members of the Richland County Legislative Delegation asked five Recreation Commissioners to resign during a state house press conference Wednesday morning. In a letter sent to the commission, lawmakers say…
Overturned Tractor Trailer I-26
Accident along interstate 26 shuts down two lanes of traffic during lunchtime rush.
Watch: Gamecock Season Special Wednesday 8pm
[gtxvideo vid='NTloAhP0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/NTloAhP0.jpg' vtitle='Watch: ABC Columbia Gamecock Special Airs Wednesday 8pm'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO )-- GET ready for Game Day. Join ABC Columbia Sports tonight at 8pm for our Gamecock Season Preview Special. Our Mike Gillespie and Greg Brzozowski break…
Dragging Dog Death Arrest
Calhoun County woman arrested after police say she dragged a dog to it's death.
Watch: Okra Strut Festival Details
[gtxvideo vid='fjVZAuJz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/fjVZAuJz.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Okra Strut Festival Details'] IRMO, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to go Struttin'. The Irmo Okra Strut has released details for this year's festival. It will be held Friday September 23 and Saturday September 24th at the…
Judge: Slager Trial to be held Next Year in SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A federal judge has decided that the trial for a white ex-police officer in the shooting death of a black South Carolina motorist will be held early next year. U.S. District Judge David Norton said during…
Watch: Midlands Flood Forest Lake Fabrics Reopens
[gtxvideo vid='eZJ75Ko3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/eZJ75Ko3.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Midlands Flood Forest Lake Fabrics Reopens'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's been nearly a year since October's flood hit South Carolina and One business on Forest Drive is finally ready to reopen its doors. Like many businesses in…
SC Congressman Clyburn Speaks out Against Trump
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's only congressional Democrat says his Republican colleagues should denounce what he called "hateful rhetoric" by Donald Trump. U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn said Tuesday during a press call organized by the Hillary Clinton campaign that…
Watch: Bond Denied for Double Murder Suspect
[gtxvideo vid='RRLDNIsx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RRLDNIsx.jpg' vtitle='WILSON BOND'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Willie Wilson will remain behind bars. On Tuesday, the double murder suspect was denied bond on an armed robbery charge. The 25 year old is facing several charges in connection to…
Suspect Sought in Calhoun Co. Animal Cruelty Case
A suspect described as a black female between the age of 44 and 65 years old is wanted for questioning in a felony animal cruelty case in Calhoun County.
Police: Swansea Man Sought in Theft of $26K Worth of Lawn Equipment
Deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's help in locating a Swansea man wanted for allegedly stealing lawn equipment worth more than $26,000.
WATCH: Tuesday Morning Menu
Find out what family friendly events are happening in and around the Midlands this Tuesday.
WATCH: Water Boil Advisory
West Columbia residents are under a boil water advisory due to a water main break.
