Columbia's annual Greek Festival underway in downtown
Here's ABC Columbia's Crysty Vaughan with a Noon update from Alex Tejada, who is Live at the annual Greek Festival
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South Carolina looks to go 3-1 for first time since 2017 as MAC's Akron pays a visit
South Carolina is hoping for a strong bounce back after its agonizing, 36-33 home loss to No. 16 LSU last week.
CRFD firefighters control morning Eastover house fire
A fire is extinguished on Thursday morning after an Eastover home was in a blaze, say firefighters.
Driver arrested after traffic stop leads to discovery of drugs, say police
A driver has been arrested after a traffic stop in Orangeburg led to the discovery of drugs, say officers.
ODPS asking for public's help finding teen
The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety is asking for the public's help finding a teen, said the department.
City's Parks and Recreation to host pajama party for teens
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation is hosting a pajama party for teens during the month of October.
Troopers: Driver dies after crashing into a tree on Kelly Mill Road
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver is dead after crashing into a tree on Kelly Mill Road Wednesday morning.
Controversial speakers hold event on USC's campus
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A controversial event on the campus of the University of South Carolina drew a modest turnout Wednesday night. In what was billed as a "Roast of Kamala Harris" at the Russell House speakers Milo Yiannopoulos, a far-right…
Orangeburg continues investigating an unsolved homicide
Orangeburg county deputies are continuing to seek answers in an unsolved homicide in the area.
South Carolina death row inmate asks governor for clemency
A South Carolina inmate scheduled to be executed Friday is asking Gov. Henry McMaster to spare his life, something no governor in the state has done since the death penalty was restarted nearly 50 years ago.
State leaders break ground on multimillion dollar distribution facility in Lexington County
Southern Glazer’s has operated out of South Carolina since 1993 but have outgrown their Richland County facility.
Local Living: South Carolina State Fair
Local Living: The South Carolina State Fair is right around the corner with new rules and vendors for the 2024 year.
South Carolina Weapon Law Violations increases for 10th year
According to SLED’s 2023 Crime in SC Report, weapon Lew violations have increased for 10 years straight.
Your Voice, Your Vote: Rep. Russell Ott runs against Republican Jason Guerry for newly drawn Senate District 26
No matter who wins, there will be new representation in the Senate 26 seat and both candidates think they are the best man for the job.
Police:Woman charged with disturbing school
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO))- Lexington Police say a woman was arrested at River Bluff High School Wednesday. Investigators say they responded to the school after they were alerted about a suspicious person in the front lobby. Police say Danielle Cato bypassed…
Sumter PD: Teen last seen leaving for school found safe
Sumter Police say the teen was found safe.
Orangeburg deputies investigating cold case
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Orangeburg Co. are looking for answers in a 2022 shooting death. “This case is two years old but we’re not dropping it,” Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said. “There’s somebody out there who knows exactly what happened.”…
City of Cayce announces new police chief
The City of Cayce has announced its new chief for the police department, according to officials.
Richland Library announces the return of Noche Bohemia
Richland Library is announcing the return of its second annual Noche Bohemia event.
21 teens in South Carolina charged in connection with making school threats
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is charging multiple teens in connection with making school threats around schools in South Carolina, said agents.
Americans can now renew passports online and bypass cumbersome paper applications
Americans can now renew their passports online, bypassing a cumbersome mail-in paper application process that often caused delays.
Clemson Rural Health and MUSC to provide free cancer screenings to Bamberg County citizens
Clemson Rural Health and MUSC are partnering together to provide cancer screenings to people in the community, according to a press release.
Inmate fatally stabbed at Lee Correctional Institution
The South Carolina Department of Corrections says a Lee County Correctional inmate was found stabbed to death.
Columbia man sentenced to prison for unlawfully possessing ammunition
A Columbia man has been sentenced to more than 7 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of ammunition, says the DOJ.
City to hold African festival at Dutch Square Mall
City of Columbia Parks and Recreation will be holding an African festival to honor African culture, say city officials.
