COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - More than two weeks after Hurricane Matthew hit South Carolina there are still more than 60 state roads and bridges closed because of storm damage and flooding. The state Department of Transportation reports that 55 roads…
[gtxvideo vid='WhagMAzX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WhagMAzX.jpg' vtitle='Gas Prices Down in Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Gas prices are down in the Midlands. Drivers in Columbia are paying an average of $2.03 a gallon, according to gasbuddy.com. That's down four cents from last week. Drivers…
[gtxvideo vid='3K70euyo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3K70euyo.jpg' vtitle='Governor Haley attends Second Chance Summit'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Nikki Haley joined a number of SC State Agencies Monday for the Second Chance Summit. The focus, the work being done by agencies to help educate and train…
Retiring state Republican Sen. Ray Cleary of Murrells Inlet is apologizing for ``sloppy bookkeeping'' over the last few years but says he never used campaign donations for personal expenses.
[gtxvideo vid='AeOwRofk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/AeOwRofk.jpg' vtitle='Gervais Street Bridge Dinner'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Talk about Dinner with a view and a great cause. If you didn't get a chance to dine on the Gervais Street Bridge Sunday night, here's your invite. The bridge was…
The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the individual who was involved in a shooting incident late Friday night or early Saturday morning in the 7ooo block of Tama Roadin in Columbia.
Secrecy in the voting booth has become a thing of the past for those ready to share their views and daily lives on social media, but laws nationwide are mixed on whether voters are allowed to take pictures of themselves voting and their ballots
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--New numbers are in for attendance at this years South Carolina State Fair. Fair officials say an expanded ride promotion, and record football Saturday attendance were ideal, The Fair welcomed 464,878 visitors before the gates closed for the year…
The aftermath of Hurricane Matthew continues. Click here to find out what State officials are focused on and what help is being offered to those impacted.
Tune into ABC Columbia News at Noon as Mayor Benjamin announces who will take center stage for the Famously Hot New Year Celebration.
ABC NEWS-- Child hunger plagues many cities and states across the United States. Research shows one in four youth struggle with hunger in the United States. To raise awareness about this issue End Child Hunger SC and its partners have…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Second Chance Summit was held in Columbia Monday morning. Attendees included Governor Nikki Haley, along with the Executive Director of the Department of Employment and Workforce, Cheryl Stanton…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- One SC Fund continues to help South Carolinians recover from natural disasters, it's first project was to aid Flood Victims in the Historic Floods last October. Now you can help the victims of Hurricane Matthew and the Flooding…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Sunday many grabbed a buddy and took a walk for a good cause. Family Connections is changing the stigma of living with Down Syndrome. Sunday the annual Buddy Walk Event took place, participants looking to change lives…
A 65-year-old Sumter County man is charged with stabbing the person sitting in front of him in church.
[gtxvideo vid='hawbvD5j' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hawbvD5j.jpg' vtitle='Consumer Recall: Target Halloween LED Gel Clings'] Consumer Recall- If you've got some Halloween decorations set up, you may want to look at this item that's being recall from Target. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission,…
[gtxvideo vid='C7zrMzmf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/C7zrMzmf.jpg' vtitle='Tips on Battling Colds and Flu in the Fall'] ABC NEWS-- Fall means pumpkins, Halloween, lots of kids with their hands in the candy, and cold and flu season. From washing your hands, to minding your coughs,…
GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) - Police say a South Carolina woman was fatally shot by a stray bullet as she gathered with family inside a Gastonia home before her sister-in-law's funeral. Media outlets report 37-year-old Jacobia Lane of Sumter, South Carolina,…
[gtxvideo vid='GOa0LsLk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GOa0LsLk.jpg' vtitle='Sunday is Last Day of the State Fair: Catch some of the Entertainment'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Sunday is the last day of the South Carolina State Fair. Gates open at 12pm and close at 11pm. Check out…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s game day and ABC Columbia has all the highlights and game day recaps you need on Gamecock Saturday Night. Our Sports Director Mike Gillespie and Greg Brzozowski break down the game day details, from USC to…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - State employees in 26 counties who were required to stay home because of Hurricane Matthew will be paid for the days their offices were closed. Gov. Nikki Haley issued an executive order Friday granting leave with…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A new disaster recovery center is now open in Mullins for residents dealing with the aftermath damageaftermath of Hurricane Matthew. The Marion County center will be open Monday through Saturday until further notice, say officials. State emergency Management teams…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for a spooky deal on a special pet. The Columbia and Lexington Animal Services is offering an October pet adoption special. According to the Animal services, during the special, pet adoptions will be reduced to…
[gtxvideo vid='U82cH4QQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/U82cH4QQ.jpg' vtitle='Walk for Life Hot Pink Marathon Saturday'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Lace up the tennis shoes for a Marathon to Battle back against breast cancer. The Walk for Life Hot Pink Marathon kicks off Saturday at Spirit Communications…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A former teacher is charged with having sex with a student. Columbia police say Michael Salley is accused of having intercourse with a 17 year old Grey Collegiate Academy student at a home on Old Woodlands Rd in…
