NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- A man who was inside the residence during a recent hostage situation in Newberry County has been found uninjured. Newberry Sheriff Deputies said Richard “Sam” Baxter Jr, 55, was at the residence of before law enforcement…
RICHLAND COUNTY,S.C. (WOLO)- One man is dead following a multi-vehicle collision on Saturday evening. The wreck happened at the intersection of Claudia Drive and Roof Street around 6:15 p.m. Troopers said Eric…
NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- Newberry Deputies have shot an armed man after a hostage situation on Sunday. Just before 11:30 a.m. deputies were called to the 400 block of…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Services have been set for State Representative Joe Neal, age 66, who passed away Tuesday. The longtime lawmaker who Governor McMaster calls a “compassionate force” was known for being a strong voice for concerns in Richland County…
[gtxvideo vid='l9B3QtjC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/l9B3QtjC.jpg' vtitle='City Hosts 'Black History Extravaganza' Monday'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia is hosting a Black History Extravaganza event Monday at Greenview Park. According to City officials, the event will include exhibitors, live entertainment and more! WHO: The…
[gtxvideo vid='Zc2t5Ekh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Zc2t5Ekh.jpg' vtitle='sgt home'] CHAPIN, SC (WOLO)- An injured soldier was awarded a specially adapted home by a nonprofit organization on Saturday in Chapin. The Homes For Our Troops organization awarded a home to Army Sergeant Robert Barber. On…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A maximum security prison in Columbia has been placed on lock down after two inmates attacked two prison employees. Department of Corrections spokeswoman Sommer Sharpe said the assault happened…
SALUDA, S.C. (AP) -Authorities say a woman riding in a pickup has died on a Saluda County road after the vehicle in front of her hit a deer, throwing the animal into her vehicle. Troopers say a 2001 Kia first…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Columbia Police Department is working on questioning two males in connection to a deadly apartment shooting Friday night. Police said they want to talk with DaQuan McCoy,21,…
ABC NEWS -- Norma McCorvey, whose legal challenge under the pseudonym "Jane Roe" led to the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision that legalized abortion but who later became an outspoken opponent of the procedure, died Saturday. She was 69. McCorvey…
[gtxvideo vid='E4a7xlkS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/E4a7xlkS.jpg' vtitle='Memorial Services for SC Rep. Joe Neal Set'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Services have been set for State Representative Joe Neal, age 66, who passed away Tuesday. The longtime lawmaker who Governor McMaster calls a “compassionate force” was…
[gtxvideo vid='SWTj1gvX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SWTj1gvX.jpg' vtitle='Salvation Army Thanks Those Who Help Them Serve Community'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Salvation Army is saying thank you to individuals and organizations that help them serve the community. During the second annual Advisory Organizations School of…
Auditors say a public-private South Carolina fund dedicated to protecting open spaces from development has been overpaying for property.
An Orangeburg man has been charged with sexually assaulting a a minor multiple times over a one year period.
The Trump administration is considering a proposal to mobilize as many as 100,000 National Guard troops to round up unauthorized immigrants, including millions living nowhere near the Mexico border, according to a draft memo obtained by The Associated Press.
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Sumter County deputies are looking for a man and his accomplices who they say were caught on camera stealing tires from a Broad Street business. Deputies say that just after midnight on February 15, a…
President Donald Trump is visiting South Carolina for the first time since winning the Republican primary a year ago.
[gtxvideo vid='kSifcUam' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kSifcUam.jpg' vtitle='Richland Library Opens Sandhills Branch'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland Library's new Sandhills branch is celebrating a grand opening this weekend. The ribbon-cutting, complete with activities, live music and food trucks, takes place from 2 p.m. to…
Three people suffered non-life threatening injuries after being stabbed at a bar just after 1:30 a.m. Friday morning.
[gtxvideo vid='gdaIZLmC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gdaIZLmC.jpg' vtitle='Exclusive Series: Senator Optimistic of Legalizing Medi'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The lead sponsor of this session's medical marijuana bill says it's not a matter of if, but when the plant will be legalized for medicinal use…
ABC Columbia has you covered when it comes to enjoy some outdoor activities this weekend. Check out some of the things happening in the Midlands.
[gtxvideo vid='r9qCxHJF' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/r9qCxHJF.jpg' vtitle='SC Gov. Henry McMaster Says No To Legalizing Marijuana']
[gtxvideo vid='U39jndyZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/U39jndyZ.jpg' vtitle='Mick Mulvaney Sworn in as Budget Director'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- (AP) - U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney was sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence Thursday evening. Mulvaney's narrow confirmation as President Donald Trump's budget director officially kicks…
[gtxvideo vid='gQ3rzdvs' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gQ3rzdvs.jpg' vtitle='Fireflies Gearing Up for New Season'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Columbia Fireflies are gearing up for a new season. Tickets are on sale now for the second season of Fireflies baseball. Team Officials say they're pleased with…
[gtxvideo vid='h60sZEr6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/h60sZEr6.jpg' vtitle='Medical Marijuana Discussion at State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--At the State House Thursday the Senate Medical Affairs Committee met to outline a timeline for the debate of Medical Marijuana. Supporters were on hand and expressed a willingness…
