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…
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'…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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,…
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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…
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…
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…
TIMMONSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Timmonsville EMS worker Richard Grooms, 58, is charged with malicious injury to property…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A 28-year-old woman wanted by police after she was allegedly 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…
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…
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) - The first group of "Project SEARCH" interns graduated from the program Wednesday at Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge. The program prepares students with intellectual and developmental disabilities for…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - 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…
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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…
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…
Washington, DC (WOLO)-- 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…
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.…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - 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 Gadsden was operating…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Happening today at 11 a.m., Allen University hosts 'Mother Emanuel Remembrance Day' honoring the Charleston Shooting victims. The service will be held at the Maddie Scott Conference located at 2400 Taylor Street. The Honorable Rev. Dr.…
