Mostly Empty School Buses Cost SC $1M in Matthew
Records show South Carolina spent nearly $1 million sending 300 school buses to the state's Charleston County during Hurricane Matthew to evacuate residents, but only 24 of the buses were used.
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Haunting Halloween Fun
Looking for some ghoulish fun? Look no more. ABC Columbia News has a list of events happening around town sure to put a little spooky fun in your Halloween.
Governor Haley Says She'll Vote Trump Over Clinton Based on Policy
Governor Nikki Haley has never shied away from her criticism of Republican nominee Donald Trump, but she said, he will still get her vote.
'Claflin Cares' Seeks to Help Families of Crash Victims
Claflin University is helping to support the families of the victims of the fatal October 13 accident on Interstate 77 through its “Claflin Cares” campaign.
Dracula: Ballet with a Bite
Dracula and his Maidens are back in the Capital City for their Halloween performance of Dracula, Ballet with a bite. Click here to find out how you can get tickets to check out the cult classic.
Police: Surveillance Video of Theft, Assault Released
A suspect is wanted by authorities after allegedly stealing a camera system from a Two Notch Road store and then striking an employee with the equipment before fleeing the location.
Mother Charged in Baby's Death
Authorities have charged a woman with unlawful conduct towards a child after the infant died on August 3 of a drug overdose.
Wednesday Morning Menu
If you are looking for the latest happenings here in the Capital City, look no more. ABC Columbia has you covered in your Wednesday Morning Menu.
Resident Finds Body in Wooded Area Outside of Columbia
IRMO, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a body has been found in a wooded area outside of Columbia. The Richland County Sheriff's Department said a local resident found the body of…
Clown Costumes Unpopular in Midlands this Halloween
After recent national headlines about creepy clown sightings, Midlands residents are steering clear of clown costumes, makeup and masks this year.
Medical: Menopause Treatments
[gtxvideo vid='Wds2Odwo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Wds2Odwo.jpg' vtitle='Medical: Menopause Treatments'] CNN-- In this health story we explore the medical genetics behind hot flashes. Plus, a new look at treating the symptoms of menopause. Kim Hutcherson reports.
Hurricane Matthew: Preliminary Damage Estimate in Hilton Head
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - Preliminary figures show that nearly one in five structures on Hilton Head Island suffered some damage when Hurricane Matthew struck the island earlier this month. About 3,700 structures suffered some damage in the storm.…
Family Member Speaks about Church Stabbing Case
[gtxvideo vid='BmtEWbEA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BmtEWbEA.jpg' vtitle='Family Member Speaks about Church Stabbing Case'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A family member is speaking out about a Church stabbing police say took place Sunday in Wedgefield , SC. Billy Lewis is facing attempted murder charges after…
Trio Wanted for Allegedly Stealing $10K Worth of Tools, Supplies to Help Disaster Relief Victims
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are looking for three suspects who they say stole $10,000 worth of tools and supplies to help disaster relief victims.
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.
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.
