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Watch: Veterans Rally at SC State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Veterans rallied at the State House Wednesday for the importance of the military. Music, guest speakers and information were on hand for those in attendance. Veterans putting the focus on the needs of South Carolina's Military and…

Alan Wilson: Dismiss Special Prosecutor's Lawsuit

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Attorney General Alan Wilson wants South Carolina's highest court to dismiss a lawsuit from a local prosecutor he appointed to head up an investigation into legislative corruption. Wilson late Tuesday asked the state Supreme Court to…

Watch: Family Shares Story, Advocating for Caregivers

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- According to the Alzheimer's Association 84,000 South Carolinians are living with Alzheimer's, but this is only a small portion of those impacted. The association says 300,000 caregivers are struggling and sacrificing to care for their loved…

RCSD Investigating Suspicious Death in Eastover

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department say theyย are investigating a suspicious death in Eastover. Authorities say that when deputies arrived at the boat launch atย McCords Ferry Road and Two Rivers Road just before 6 p.m.…

Watch: Wednesday Headlines

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Here's a look at news making headlines Wednesday morning. Out of the State House Veterans will rally from 10am-1pm Wednesday. Roads and construction funding will be up for debate at the State House. Lawmakers are working on…

Watch: Colleagues Remember Superintendent Bennie Bennett

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Tuesday, Newberry County district officials remembered their friend and colleague, ย Superintendent Bennie Bennett. Bennett was killed in a car accident Saturday night. In a press conference, several of Bennett's colleagues said they will remember…

Citizens Invited to 'Coffee with a Deputy'

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC ( WOLO) - Building relationships. One 'Cup of Joe' at a time. Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are looking for you. Not for a speeding ticket or a noise complaint, but for a friendly cup…

Watch: School Choice Rally

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Dozens of parents, teachers and students rallied on the State House Steps Tuesday for School Choice. The annual rally aims to bring attention to lawmakers of the options for school choice, including charter schools, and online schools.…

Bank Robber Uses Taxi as Getaway Car

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Authorities with the Columbia Police say they have arrested man who they say usedย a taxi as his getaway car followingย a bank robbery. Sammie Greene, 54 , allegedly went into…

VIDEO: That's Money, Baby!

[gtxvideo vid='zwJy8VHI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zwJy8VHI.jpg' vtitle='lotto baby'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) โ€” Talk about a baby shower gift. The SC Education Lottery says over the weekend a couple with a baby on the way won $250,000 on a scratch off ticket. It was…

Watch: Family remembers 12-year-old ATV victim

Olanta, S.C. (WOLO) --- Michele Moore says she'll always remember her son Hunter as a kind-hearted kid who loved Gamecock sports and outdoor adventures. She tells ABC Columbia, "He loved life and he always has a smile on his face."…

Watch: What You Need To Know About the Tax Deadline

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- The deadline to file taxes is Monday at midnight andย ABC Columbia spoke with tax experts to find out what you need to know before the clock strikes midnight. For those seeking to file on-time, experts…

Local Woman Wins Big With Scratch Off Lottery Ticket

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- A Columbia woman is a quarter-of-a-million dollars richer. According to officials with the South Carolina Lottery, the womanย stopped at the Xpress Zone 2 on Bush River Roadย and bought a Carolina Green lottery ticket on her way…

Sumter Co. Boy Dead After Four-Wheeler Accident

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A 12-year-old boy is dead, following a four-wheeler accident Sunday afternoon. The victim was identified asย Hunter Moore of Olanta, S.C. Sumter County Coroner Harvin Bullock said Moore died of internal injuries. The incident occurredย happened in…

WATCH: Quidditch Flies into Cola

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The U.S. Quidditch Cup took up residence in the playing fields at Saluda Shoals Park Saturday. Around 6o college and club teams from across the nation battled it out…

Artista Vista plans underway

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Vista is set to come alive with the arts, this April. Artista Vista is a gallery crawl and it will kick off Thursday, April 21 and run through Saturday, April 23, 2016. Organizers say that the Vista…

Missing Teen Located Unharmed

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department tells ABC Columbia that 13-year-old Deanna Johnson was located unharmed near Columbia Mall Boulevard Saturday morning. The teen was reported missing earlier in the week.

Indie Grits Festival this weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Looking to enjoy the Indie Grits Festival in Columbia? Here's a rundown of weekend events. According to festival organizers, Indie Grits, hosted by the Nickelodeon Theatre, is a film and culture festival. Saturday, April 16 o 10 a.m.…

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