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Charleston Shooting Coverage: 1 Year Later

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Today Charleston and South Carolina will gather for a moment of silence to remember the one year anniversary of the Charleston Church Shooting at Emanuel AME Church. A Memorial service is taking place in Charleston and the…

Here are the stories you'll see on Good Morning Columbia 5am-7am

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Good Friday Morning Columbia! Here's what we're working on this morning for Good Morning Columbia. South Carolina comes together in Charleston as we remember the One Year Anniversary of the Mother Emanuel Nine shooting. A Prayer service…

Carolinas Border Redraw Almost Done As Bill Goes to Governor

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina lawmakers have now followed their South Carolina counterparts and approved legislation to clean up complications stemming from the recent redrawing of the border between the two states. The North Carolina House voted 101-11 on…

Tonight after Game 6 of the NBA Finals

Here's a look at some of the stories we are following for you: Crews are searching for a teenager who was swimming with his brother off the coast of Myrtle Beach. The boy is 14 years-old and from Columbus, Ga.…

Cloud of Probationary Accreditation Lifted From SC State

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The probationary cloud over South Carolina State University has been lifted, ending worries over the possibility its accreditation could be revoked and force the school to close. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools' Commission on…

SC Justices to Decide Prosecutor Dispute in Corruption Case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's highest court is now considering whether a prosecutor other than the attorney general can open a state grand jury investigation. For an hour Wednesday, the state Supreme Court heard arguments from Solicitor David Pascoe…

Stories you'll see at 11

Here's a look at several of the stories we'll be tackling at the top of the hour on ABC Columbia News at 11: There's a renewed call to change gun laws in South Carolina. Following the mass shooting at an…

Former House Member Fined For Harassment

Columbia, S.C. (AP) -- The House Ethics Committee has fined former Rep. Edward Southard $2,000 for harassing several women at the Statehouse. Under the agreement signed Wednesday, Southard must pay the fine within 30 days. The committee found the 69-year-old Republican…

$15M To Be Spent On Studies for South Carolina-Georgia Port

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina and Georgia will spend about $15 million during the next three years on studies for a joint $4.5 billion containership terminal. The board of the Jasper Ocean Terminal on Wednesday approved a $5 million…

Police: Community Tips Lead To Discovery of Drugs, Assault Rifle

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - An 18-year-old man is facing several charges after community tips lead to the discovery of drugs and an AR-15 assault rifle. Jeramaine Dontay Fanning is charged with larceny, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and…

Suspects Wanted in Alleged Assault on Lake Carolina Dr.

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are looking for several suspects who allegedly assaulted a man overnight on Lake Carolina Drive. Authorities say that around 10 p.m., the suspects assaulted the victim while he was smoking…

VOTE 2016, June Primary Results

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)_SC Votes is reporting less than 10% turnout in Richland County.  A record 3 million people are registered in South Carolina.    There are no statewide races and in a relatively quiet campaign season there are primaries in…

Watch: Police report one person shot in Parking lot of WalMart

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- One person was shot outside, in the parking lot of a Midlands WalMart, then taken to the hospital Tuesday afternoon, say Columbia Police. According to Columbia Police, investigators believe the shooting occurred outside of the store off…

Man Accused of Giving Child Two Black Eyes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A 22-year-old man is charged with unlawful conduct toward a child after he allegedly gave a toddler two black eyes. On Monday, June 6 at a home in the 300 block of Bailey Street, Joshua Mikell…

'Operation Smackdown' Nets More Arrests, Police Say

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Several people are behind bars facing a variety of drugs and weapons charges following the Sumter County Sheriff’s Department's continued efforts in 'Operation Smackdown.' For the past several weeks, the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and cooperating agencies…

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