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4 Arrested in Lexington County 'Drug Shop' Bust

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) โ€“ Authorities with the Lexington County Sheriffโ€™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…

Woman Wanted for Alleged Assault Outside RCSD Headquarters, Surrenders

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A 28-year-old woman wanted by policeย after she was allegedlyย caught on surveillance video assaulting a victim outside the Richland County Sheriff's Department main headquarters has surrendered to authorities On May 16, Courtney Gibson is accused of…

Watch: Cola Art Festival gets "Crafty"

Columbia,S.C (WOLO) --- If you love art then a three day festival is sure to be right up your ally. The Midlands Clay Arts Society is hosting their annual " Meet the Locals" summer sale. You'll get a chance to…

CPD Investigating Armed Robbery at Vista Restaurant

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -ย The Columbia Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at a restaurant in the Vista Thursday morning. According to the CPD Twitter account, officers were called to the scene of Hickory…

Watch: UCLA Campus Shooting

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Roads Bill Heading to Governor's Desk

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Legislators have given final approval to legislation designed to jumpstart improvements to South Carolina's deteriorating roadways. The House's 109-2 vote Wednesday sends the compromise to Gov. Nikki Haley. Rep. Gary Simrill of Rock Hill encouraged his…

Legislature Approves Loan Forgiveness Schedule for SC State

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The Legislature has approved freeing South Carolina State University from $12 million in state loans and set up a 16-year repayment schedule on a separate, $6 million loan. The resolution approved Wednesday by the House formalizes…

Columbia Museum of Art Receives National Recognition

Washington, DC (WOLO)--ย A big honor for the Columbia Museum of Art Wednesday afternoon. The museum was named one of the top ten museums in the country by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and First Lady Michelle Obama. Museum…

Legislature's $7.5B Spending Plan Heading to Gov. Haley

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The Legislature has given final approval to a $7.5 billion spending plan that increases spending on K-12 schools by more than $300 million and provides technical colleges more than $100 million for building improvements and equipment.…

Coroner ID's Victim in Overnight Wreck

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - ย The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the man who was killed in a bicycle vs. motor vehicle incident on Tuesday just before midnight. Gary Watts said Hillard Smith, 70, of Gadsdenย was operating…

Two Face Murder Charges in Shooting Death, Police Say

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Two murder suspects have beenย arrested by deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department in connection with a shooting death on May 26. Jimar Curry, 39, and Darian Young, 26, both of Irmo were acquaintances of…

Lexington Co. Deputies Investigating Shooting

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Authorities with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say theyย are investigating a shooting that occurredย in Batesburg-Leesville Tuesday. According to the LCSD Twitter account, officers say they were called to a home on Truex Road and Rish…

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…

WATCH: Lucky Landing

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Watch: Suspect Charged with Murder in Drowning Death

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A 33-year-old man is facingย murder chargesย 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. โ€“ Lexington County Sheriffโ€™s Department detectives have asked for the publicโ€™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…

Husband and Wife Charged with Elder Neglect Resulting in Death

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A man and his wifeย have been charged with neglect of a vulnerable adult in connection with the death of his 93-year-old mother, police said Tuesday. Ted Keller, 67,ย and Tamera Keller, 51, turned themselves in to…

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 pairย 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…

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