COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The president of the University of South Carolina will make just under $1 million for this school year under a pay package that was just approved. The State newspaper in Columbia reports that the university's board of…
UNION, S.C. (AP) - Two men who escaped from a South Carolina jail have been caught. Union County Jail records show that Ashley Tyler and Kenneth Lipsey Jr. are back in custody Saturday and are each facing an added escape charge. Authorities…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - While Charleston will review its rules on carriage horses and mules working in hot weather, a local animal advocacy group says more than how the heat affects the animals should be studied. A group known as…
[gtxvideo vid='QQfU4fwN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QQfU4fwN.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Deep Fried Twinkies to Hit Shelves'] WOLO-- Get ready for the taste of the State Fair found on store shelves. We're talking about Deep Fried Twinkies which are normally staples on the midway at the state…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A federal judge in South Carolina says he wants to close a hearing next month to consider a defense request to keep some evidence out of the trial of Dylann Roof in the Charleston church shootings.…
[gtxvideo vid='WFuKT6f9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WFuKT6f9.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Experts: Zika Virus Not Spreading in Flood Ravaged Areas'] Experts say fears of Mosquitoes with the Zika Virus spreading in Flood ravaged areas not a major concern. Federal Officials say flooding and storms boost the mosquito…
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One local church is hosting a BIG garage sale that can help you save and give back all for a good cause.
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Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff Department are looking for a man accused of stealing a wallet after it fell from the victim's pocket.
The search for a missing 16 year old teen has ended.
Everyone dreads it - being stopped by a police officer for speeding, wouldn't it be nice to be stopped by the men and women in blue for a cup of coffee?
It's Food Drive Friday and Spirit Communications Park is helping you give back.
Start your Friday Morning informed. ABC Columbia has your local morning headlines.
[gtxvideo vid='GdiHu1Om' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GdiHu1Om.jpg' vtitle='Watch: City of Columbia/Edventure Unveil Kid Friendly Cookbook'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to cook some Kid Friendly meals here in the Midlands. The City of Columbia and Edventure Children's Museum are partnering to help you with…
Fewer people sought U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that layoffs are scarce and employers are likely hiring at a solid clip.
[gtxvideo vid='PTfbJlei' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PTfbJlei.jpg' vtitle='Newberry Burglaries'] Newberry, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Thursday officers from Newberry and Union counties announced the arrests of four suspects the say were part of a burglary ring in the area. Whitmire Police Chief Jeremiah Sinclair describes…
[gtxvideo vid='PstJTZuz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PstJTZuz.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Coroner Identifies Body Found in West Columbia'] WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the body found inside a vehicle in West Columbia Thursday morning. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Department of Transportation commissioners have approved U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn's request to reallocate $21.5 million of unused federal money to four road projects in his district. Clyburn said Thursday the roads in Sumter, Orangeburg and Columbia…
COLUMBIA, S.C. COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--(USC) -- Because of the overwhelming compassion of the Midlands community, the Gamecock football equipment truck has been filled with donations for Baton Rouge flood relief. A second truck is being filled today and anticipated to…
Get out those Bell Bottoms, Clogs, Jelly Shoes and
Orangeburg County Sheriff’s investigators are seeking information on a person of interest in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at Walmart on August 4.
A 20-year-old man is charged with two counts of burglary, one count of attempted burglary, two counts of malicious injury to real property, two counts of larceny, and possession of a burglary tool after a botched burglary attempt, police say.
An Orangeburg man has been charged with four counts of attempted murder after witnesses said he fired a weapon at an occupied car.
[gtxvideo vid='YWGkSRtg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YWGkSRtg.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Council Considers Repairs to Columbia Canal'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia City Council has approved nearly Five Million dollars to go to multiple groups to help repair the Columbia Canal. The money will go towards providing the basis…
