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Midlands Gives Underway

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Midnight kicks off the 3rd annual Midlands Gives, a 24 hour online donating challenge. The day of giving includes 375 ย non-profit organizations that serve the local community and help hundreds of families in need, like…

Coming Up on ABC Columbia News at 6

  Join us tonight on the news at 6.ย  We have the latest on the storms moving through the Midlands. Also, questions linger eleven years later for the family of a Midlands' woman who's murder remains a mystery. And, tonight…

NEW: Two suspects charged in Gaston murder

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - The Lexington County Sheriff's Department announced Monday the arrests of a man and a woman in connection to a shooting in Gaston. According to a release, Fareed Rasheed Makeen and Teresa Farris Epley are charged…

Tea and auction to provide housing and hope

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Transitional housing non-profit St. Lawrence Place is hosting its 10th annual "Angels Tea and Auction" Friday May 6 at the Columbia Museum of Art. Now is the time for you to get your tickets, and your…

Flash Flood Warning issued for Columbia area

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Columbia and the surrounding area. The warning will expire at 7:15 p.m. Sunday. Be cautious if you're making your way through town.

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 countyโ€™s behalf: โ€œNewberry Countyโ€™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. โ€“ Lexington County detectives have appealed to the public for help as they investigate a series of credit card fraud cases. โ€œMultiple 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. ย ย  Free food and drink will beย available.…

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.ย  Blackwell let's us in onย …

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.  

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 sayย deputies responded to the store located at 5480 Florence Highwayย 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 communityโ€™s assistance in finding a suspect they say stole an electronic device from a local Target. Authorities say 40-year-old Matthew Smetana tookย 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…

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