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Watch: Body Cams Presenting a Pricey Problem

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- [gtxvideo vid='3c7iGuni' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3c7iGuni.jpg' vtitle='BODY CAMS'] Walter Scott's family has called for body cameras on all law enforcement, after a camera captured the 50 year old's fatal shooting by a North Charleston police officer. Scott's brother Anthony…

Richland Two Black Parents Assoc. Calls for Change on Board

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--ย Some parents in one Midlands school district are calling for a change. Wednesday evening members of the Richland District Two Black Parents Association issued a vote of no confidence in school board chairman James Manning. In the statement…

SC Highway Patrol Kicks off "Buckle Up South Carolina"

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Highway Patrol Troopers have a message for Drivers: Buckle Up. Tuesday, State Troopers kicked off the Buckle Up for South Carolina campaign. Law Enforcement want to make sure drivers and their families are staying safe…

Watch: Leaphart Bridge Reopened After Being Struck

Lexington Co. S.C. (WOLO) --- Leaphart Bridge is now reopened after a tractor trailer towing a piece of equipment struck the bridge, showering debris onto I-26. Engineers with the South Carolina Department of Transportation spent Wednesday afternoon assessing damage to…

State Museum Unveils Exhibit on Race

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--ย ย ย ย ย  The South Carolina State Museum is getting a new exhibit that explores 'race' throughout history.ย ย  Wednesday, museum officials, along with the Central Carolina Community Foundation announced plans for the travelling exhibit.ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  It will feature a look at…

SC Senate overrides Governor's Farm Bill Veto

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina farmers will get $40 million in state aid to help them pay for crops ruined by last year's massive flood. The Senate voted 39-3 on Wednesday to override Gov. Nikki Haley's veto of the…

Tonight at 6, Join Us

  It's a busy day in the newsroom..... Tonight on the News at 6, Breaking News,ย  Farm Wars. The Senate just decided to override the Farm Bill.ย  This as more farmers speak out against the Governor's decision to veto a…

Bar Fight Suspects Charged with Assault and Battery

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Two men have been arrested following a fight outside a bar Monday night. Police say the suspects Frankie McDonald, 23,ย and Damon Wellsare, 17, are charged with second degree assault and batteryย by mob afterย allegedlyย assaulting twoย victimsย atย Pavlovโ€™s bar located…

Boil Water Advisory Lifted

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) โ€” The City of West Columbia lifted a boil water advisory affecting water customers along Corporate Boulevard. According to a press release from Anna Huffman, Public Information Officer with West Columbia, the water supply has been thoroughly…

Tonight on the News at 6

Join us at Six, here is what we are working on..... Heavy rain is making for a soggy Tuesday.ย  Chief Meteorologist John Farley will have more on your forecast. Also, voting against the Governor's veto. Today the house of representatives…

Crews Respond to Fire off Broad River Road

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Just before 11 a.m. Columbia firefighters responded to the scene of a fire on Menlo Drive. According to Tweet from CFD, crews are from the Irmo Fire Department are…

Update: Lexington Co. Deputies Capture Burglary Suspect

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Authorities with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say the search has ended for a burglary suspect. Officials captured Mathew Hupp around 1pm Tuesday near Wise Ferry Road. Officials say…

Watch: Richland Penny Tax Discussed

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland County Council is set to meet today. According to their agenda the Council is expected to discuss and craft a document for public review showing the affects the hold on Penny Tax funds will have on the…

Coming up at 11 after Castle

Coming up immediately following the latest episode of Castle on ABC Columbia News at 11: The nearly century old airport hangar and the group motivated to breathe new life into the neglected piece of history. They hope you'll soon join…

  The wrong side of the law. Tonight on ABC Columbia News at Six..... A Richland County Deputy charged with burglary and assault. And farm wars.ย  More farmers speak out against the Governor's decision to veto a bill that would…

Police Warning Residents of Local Phone Scam

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) โ€” The Columbia Police Department is warning of another phone scam that has targeted several residents in recent days. Officials say the scam is similar to one that was first reported in June of 2015. The scammer…

Black Expo South brings week-long celebration to Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The 19th Annual Columbia Black Expo South kicked-off Saturday, with a community service day. Sunday, the expo sponsored the Neo-Soul Cafe Soul Sessions at 701 Whaley. The event was a chance for artists and musicians to…

Suspects sought in afternoon shooting on North Main

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department needs the public's help finding the suspects in an afternoon shooting in North Columbia. The incident occurred around noon at the intersection of North Main Street and Lorick Avenue. According to witnesses, a…

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