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Haley Vetoes Bill That Keeps Teacher Evaluations Private

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Gov. Nikki Haley has vetoed legislation exempting teacher evaluations from public disclosure but says she'll support a better-written bill next year. The Republican governor says she recognizes the bill's intent is to promote a more candid…

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Watch: Suspect Charged with Murder in Drowning Death

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A 33-year-old man is facing murder charges following an investigation in the drowning death of a woman over the weekend. Michael Jason Pate was taken into custody on Monday at…

Suspect Sought in Circle K Robbery

LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County Sheriff’s Department detectives have asked for the public’s help as they investigate an armed robbery. Surveillance video from the Circle K convenience store in the 2300 block of Augusta Road shows a black male suspect…

Two Men Steal Money From Local Bakery, Police Say

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Two suspects are wanted by the Columbia Police Department after allegedly breaking into a bakery on Harden Street over the weekend. The pair allegedly stole an undisclosed amount of money from the Rise Gourmet Good and Bakeshop…

Tonight at 11 on ABC Columbia News

Tonight at 11 on ABC Columbia News: From coast to coast today, those who have died serving our great land were honored. You'll see some of the stories of sacrifice and honor. Outrage grows after a gorilla named Harambe is…

Coroner Identifies Woman Found in Broad River

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the individual who was found in the Broad River on Saturday evening. Gary Watts said the body of 37-year-old Lindsay McKay of Columbia was recovered from the river at approximately 3:30…

Haley to Endorse Opponents of Leatherman and Rankin

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is heading to Florence and Myrtle Beach this week to endorse Republican primary challengers to two longtime state senators. The Republican governor will be at Wholly Smokin' barbecue Wednesday to support…

Deputies find body in Broad River

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a death, after finding a body in the Broad River at Interstate 20 Saturday at 9 p.m. Authorities said Columbia Fire and Rescue assisted. If you know anything…

Driver dies in fiery crash after fleeing from police

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina troopers say a driver speeding away from an officer who was trying to pull the car over has died in a fiery crash. The Highway Patrol said a Forest Acres office attempted a traffic…

Sheriff: Man kills girlfriend after year-long argument

CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) - Kershaw County deputies say a 48-year-old man convicted several times of criminal domestic violence has shot and killed his girlfriend. Sheriff Jim Matthews said in a news release that deputies checking on a call about gunshots…

Gaston man charged with murder, arson in Cedarcrest Drive fire

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County deputies have arrested Robert Dumon Johnson in connection to the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in a Cedarcrest Drive house damaged by fire early Thursday morning. Johnson fatally stabbed a…

VIDEO: Thanking our troops this Memorial Day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Midlands-based non-profit, "Operation Thank You," wants to collect 3,000 thank you cards for service members, veterans and their families this Memorial Day. Watch the video to find…

One person dies in Little Mountain house fire Saturday night

LITTLE MOUNTAIN, S.C. (WOLO) - One person died in a house fire late Saturday night in Little Mountain. The Newberry County Sheriff's Office said firefighters responded around 9:40 a.m. to the single story house on Glade Springs Road. Crews from Little…

New Numbers on Home Sales

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Americans signed more contracts to buy homes in April for the third straight month, driving pending home sales to the highest level in more than a decade. The National Association of Realtors says its seasonally adjusted pending…

Richland County rec. director faces several drug charges

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say the director of recreation in Richland County has been charged with several drug trafficking offenses. Richland County deputies told media outlets that 38-year-old James Anthony Brown was arrested Friday at a home near an…

SC lawmakers agree to budget with 3.25 percent pay increase

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Legislators have agreed to a budget that increases state employees' pay by 3.25 percent, puts $30 million into replenishing sand on South Carolina's beaches and provides local governments an additional $11 million. Those were among the…

Man dies after fishing boat capsizes in Gilbert

GILBERT, S.C. (WOLO) - A man died this morning in Gilbert after the boat he was fishing from capsized, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources said. Officials said they were notified around 9:30 a.m. Saturday about the incident. Lexington…

City to Host Financial Education Series

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- -Get ready to tackle your budget with some help from the City of Columbia. The Community Development team will host a Financial Education Series : How to Enjoy Your Summer FUNds Organizers say attendees will learn how…

Portion of Leesburg Road to close May 31st

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready to make some changes in your commute. According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, they plan to close a portion of Leesburg Road in Richland County to install a drainage pipe crossing in the Lester…

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