Watch: Sexting Class for Parents and Teens
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Watch: Former Prince Drummer Returns to the Midlands
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Former Prince Drummer, John Blackwell, Jr. returned to the midlands this week to attend the Prince tribute in Five Points. Blackwell is a Columbia native who attended WJ Keenan High School and participated in the…
What's on Tap for ABC Columbia News at 6pm
Let's take a look at what we are working on tonight for ABC Columbia news at 6pm. Sharing the stage with greatness. Tonight, we sit down with Prince drummer and Columbia native John Blackwell Junior. Blackwell let's us in on …
Watch: Confederate Flag Controversy Hits Capitol Hill
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- South Carolinians stand by the decision to remove the Confederate flag from state house grounds. According to the latest Winthrop poll 57% of whites and 87% of African Americans remain in favor of the flag's removal.…
Watch: Deadly Accident
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) -- South Carolina Highway Patrol continues investigating an accident turned deadly on Sunset Boulevard. Click here to find out the latest details concerning the deadly crash.
Watch: Joey Meek Returns to Charleston Courthouse
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Four Women Arrested in Prostitution Bust
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Four women who allegedly offered sexual acts to undercover police officers in exchange for cash have been arrested. Kimly Brice,32, Shondell Clippard, 40, Nicole Leonard, 33, and Wilhelmina Taylor, 48, are charged with prostitution police say.…
Suspects Caught on Camera Stealing Cigarettes, CDs
SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Authorities are hoping that store surveillance footage will help identify suspects wanted for breaking in to "The Station" in Mayesville Wednesday morning. Authorities say deputies responded to the store located at 5480 Florence Highway the suspects drove…
Man Suspected of Theft Linked to Other Shoplifting Cases
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are asking for the community’s assistance in finding a suspect they say stole an electronic device from a local Target. Authorities say 40-year-old Matthew Smetana took an Apple Wi-Fi…
Watch: Denim Day
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- If you happen to see a lot of Richland County officials wearing their denim Wednesday, no it's not dress down day. Instead, county officials are stepping into their jeans to raise awareness of rape and sexual…
WATCH: Students cultivate vegetables, pride
PROSPERITY, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolina wants its children to get back to their roots, by getting their hands in the dirt. The South Carolina Farm to School program is accepting…
Woman's Body Found on Beaufort County Golf Course
OKATIE, S.C. (AP) _ A woman's body has been found in a pond on a golf course in Beaufort County. The Island Packet of Hilton Head reports that two golfers at the Callawassie Island Clubhouse course in Okatie found the…
Death Investigation Underway in Lexington County
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Officials with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department tell ABC Columbia that they are investigating a death that occurred along the 6000 block of Edmund Highway. According to the department's Twitter account, crime scene investigators responded to…
Annual 'Midlands Gives' Hopes to Draw Big Dividends for Local Nonprofits
[gtxvideo vid='zqYo2tQK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zqYo2tQK.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Midlands Gives'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- More than 375 local nonprofits will participate in the third annual 'Midlands Gives', a 24-hour online giving challenge presented by Central Carolina Community Foundation. The online day of giving is…
Gov. Haley Heads to Washington to Discuss Guantanamo Closure
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gov. Nikki Haley is going to Washington to voice her concerns over the possible transfer of Guantanamo detainees to sites including South Carolina. Haley's office says the governor is among those testifying Thursday before the U.S.…
Watch: City’s SWELP program, Child Advocay Day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday is Children's Advocacy day at the State House. The goal, to work to provide services to children across the state who are victims of abuse. Attorney General Alan Wilson is attending the event. City of Columbia…
Repeal: Boil Water Advisory
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The City of Columbia has repealed the boil water advisory for water customers of Allen Benedict Court Apartments at 1810 Allen Benedict Court. Officials say a six inch water main break was to blame. Residents in this area were encouraged…
Presidential Front Runners Hope for Clean Sweep on Primary Day
PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ Republican Donald Trump is aiming for a sweep of all five Northeastern states holding primaries today. For the Democrats, Tuesday's contests offer Bernie Sanders one of his last, best chances to gain ground on front-runner Hillary Clinton,…
WATCH: Giving S.C. inmates a fair shot at employment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Nearly everyone who's behind bars will return to their communities. In South Carolina, about 900 people leave our prisons every month. About 18 months ago, the Department of…
Watch: Dozens Displaced By Apartment Fire
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — On Sunday night, dozens were displaced from their homes after a fire broke out at the Lake Shore Village Apartment Complex. “It blew it up like a bomb,” said neighbor Raymond Toshay. Toshay described the…
Watch: Lexington Co. Sheriff Reflects on First Year
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO) --- Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon says "Busy" sums up his first year in office. Following the four decade reign of former Lexington Sheriff James Metts, Koon wanted to bring the office back to the basics.…
Suspects Sought After Breaking Into High School
Suspects Sought After Breaking Into High School
Police: Woman Wanted for Pawning Stolen Musical Instrument
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are requesting the community’s assistance in locating a suspect wanted for pawning a stolen musical instrument. Authorities say 37-year-old Latasha Wicker went to the Best Deal Pawn Shop located…
W. Cola Man Dies Days After Hit-and-Run
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal hit and run accident that occurred at the junction of I-26 and I-126 Wednesday. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said 20-year-old Shawn Smith of West Columbia died…
WATCH: Walk at Lunch Day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- National Walk at Lunch Day will be held Thursday, April 28th at the State House. Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, the event promotes a health lifestyle. ABC Columbia's Crysty Vaughan sits down…
