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WATCH: Grace Joyal earns 2016 "Udder Queen" crown
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - ABC Columbia's Grace Joyal was crowned the 2016 "Udder Queen" at the Sparkleberry Country Fair Saturday. The celebrity cow-milking contest featured contestants from each of Columbia's…
Pet Adoption Special set for May
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Looking to adopt a cat? The City of Columbia has a special holiday deal for you coming in May. The Columbia and Lexington Animal Services will be holding a Cinco De Meow pet adoption special for $35 during…
Newberry Co. officials react to Caterpillar plant's planned closing
NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Caterpillar announced on Thursday its intention to close its Newberry generator plant over the next 18 months. County Administrator Wayne Adams issued a statement Saturday on the county’s behalf: “Newberry County’s first concern at this…
Man arrested for breaking-in to Sumter PD vehicle
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A Mayesville man is facing a long list of charges, after being arrested for breaking into vehicles belonging to the Sumter Police Department, Sumter County and the state of South Carolina. Sumter Co. Sheriff's Office…
LCSD deputies searching for financial fraud suspects
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County detectives have appealed to the public for help as they investigate a series of credit card fraud cases. “Multiple cardholders notified us last month after their cards were fraudulently used at various stores across Lexington…
Kids Day Saturday in Lexington
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- It's all about your little ones in Lexington. Saturday is Kid's Day of Lexington. The family fun event is all about educating families about health, safety and environmental issues. Free food and drink will be available.…
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,…
