VIDEO: Deputies join teens on the basketball court
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department hosted the first "Youth and Hoops" event Saturday. Watch the video to learn more about it.
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West Columbia Police: Missing 9-year-old Found
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - West Columbia Police Department say they have found a nine-year-old boy who was missing Sunday. Sunday afternoon Police announced they had found Zonnie Valentine safe, thanks to a citizen spotting the child. If you know anything…
Hiring falls to worst in 5 years: Labor Dept.
WASHINGTON (AP)-- The unemployment rate is down to its lowest level since November of 2007, but not for a good reason. It fell from 5 percent to 4.7 percent last month because nearly a half-million unemployed Americans stopped looking for…
2016 NBA Finals Schedule on ABC
NBA Finals (Best of seven) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors Warriors lead series, 1-0 Game 1 - Warriors 104, Cavaliers 89 Game 2 - Sunday, Cavaliers at Warriors, 8 p.m. on ABC Game 3 - June 8, Warriors at…
Deputies: Suspect kicked ex-girlfriend's door down, assaulted her
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's Department deputies have charged Shadon Beane with criminal domestic violence, after they said he broke into his ex-girlfriend's house and assaulted her. Authorities said Beane first arrived at the house on Sloane…
Fire destroys Sumter County church
REMBERT, S.C. (AP) - Authorities are investigating a fire that destroyed a church in Rembert over the weekend. Local media outlets report that no one was inside Union Baptist Church when the fire started on Saturday afternoon. Several groups including…
Man arrested in Friday night stabbing death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Columbia Police Department has charged a man with murder, after authorities said he stabbed someone to death. Officials said Benjamin Goodwin, 41, stabbed two men multiple times at a house on Hillcrest Drive Friday night,…
Summer Concerts Kick off at Finlay Park
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to ring in summer with some unique sounds at Finlay Park during the City’s free Summer Concert Series beginning Saturday, June 4. According to City of Columbia officials, this year’s lineup will feature a variety…
City of Columbia Public Safety Job Fair
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) —Grab those resumes, those looking to serve and protect the community can attend a job fair Saturday. There will be a Public Safety Job Fair Saturday, June 4. It starts at 10:00 a.m. and runs until 2:00…
Watch: Local Kittens in need of adoption
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) --- Pawmetto Lifeline is a "No Kill" Shelter, but right now they're unable to take in any more cats as they have reached their max. To put the number of cats and kittens they have in house, 2…
Tonight at 11 on ABC Columbia News
Here's a look at what's coming up tonight at 11 on ABC Columbia News: A lot of baseball being played tonight in South Carolina. Just learned from our crew at Founders Park that USC Gamecock Head Coach Chad Holbrook got…
SC Lawmakers declare Raceway Week in Darlington
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP)-- South Carolina lawmakers have passed a concurrent resolution designating Aug. 29-Sept. 4 as 'Darlington Raceway Week, A Week Too Tough To Tame.' Hartsville Senator Gerald Malloy was a driving force behind the resolution. The Southern 500 will…
SC DSS Settles Lawsuit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Department of Social Services has ended a lawsuit by agreeing to lower social workers' caseloads, put fewer children in institutions, and do a better job investigating allegations of abuse. The agreement filed in…
Watch: Midlands Soldiers prepare to Deploy
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- 60 Midlands Soldiers are preparing to deploy for one year in Kuwait. Family and friends gathered Friday at McEntire Air National Guard base for an emotional and patriotic send off. ABC Columbia's Beth Roussea reports. [gtxvideo vid='knnSzYdC'…
Watch: Gamecock Baseball battles rain ahead of Regional
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- As the Gameococks prepared for the regional against Rhode Island Friday, they also battled some summer showers. The field at Founders Park had to be covered as the rain came down. ABC Columbia's Mike Gillespie reports from…
Crimestoppers Tip Leads to Arrest of Attempted Murder Suspect
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Authorities say a Crimestoppers tip lead to the arrest of a 20-year-old man wanted for three counts of attempted murder. Herbert Davon Oree is also charged with first degree burglary, third degree arson and possession of a weapon during…
Coroner ID's Woman in Fatal Car Chase
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Coroner released the name of the woman who died following a police chase along Two Notch Road Sunday morning. Gary Watts said 22-year-old Lennetta Tierra Perry was the only occupant of a…
Police: Victim in 'Serious' Condition Following Shooting at Pool Party
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are looking for a suspect who they say shot a juvenile during a pool party early Friday morning. According to officials deputies responded to a shots fired call on…
WATCH: Wellness Center Celebrates 10 Years of Healthy Living
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Charles Drew Wellness Center in Columbia is celebrating its 10th birthday with a party Saturday, in conjunction with the reopening of its pool after a six-month-long renovation. Watch the video to learn more about what the…
Watch: Parents Scream Foul Over Softball Facilities
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) -- A group of Lexington parents who have daughters that play for a Softball team for Lexington High say the facilities are not up to snuff. The parents say they're suing the district claiming their girls are…
Orangeburg Man, 23, Charged with Threatening Deputy
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) - A Orangeburg County man is behind bars following a traffic stop that lead to the discovery of drugs, drug paraphernalia and a stolen 9mm handgun officials say. According to the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office's incident report,…
WATCH: Federal Funding for Charleston Victims
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Watch: GOP Representatives Call for Lawsuit Against Federal Government
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Thursday morning Representative Michael Pitts announced that he and 55 fellow GOP Representatives were calling on Governor Nikki Haley and Attorney General Alan Wilson to pursue legal action against the federal government. Eleven states that have…
Victim of I-77 Fatal Crash Identified
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the man who died Wednesday evening after being involved in an accident on Interstate 77. 42-year-old Kareem Agee Motley of Columbia died from blunt force trauma due to the…
4 Arrested in Lexington County 'Drug Shop' Bust
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – Authorities with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department say narcotics agents arrested four people last month at a store they say is known to sell drug paraphernalia. According to Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon, "Several pounds of…
