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Watch: Volunteers revamp flood ravaged home

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Cathern Davis' Harlem Street home might look like a mess now, but she says it's a miracle in the making. Davis' home, like so many others across the State, sustained severe damage during October's flood. She…

Watch: Pawmetto Pick Foster Kittens

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Pawmetto Lifeline reports they are having an influx of cats and kittens at the shelter. Shelters are often overrun with kittens this time of year and Pawmetto Lifeline is looking for foster homes for the animals. Our…

Watch: 5k to Save the Day for Midlands Girl

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Saturday, the Superhero 5k will be held at Saluda Shoals Park to raise money for a rare nerve disease that impacts hundreds of children, including Lexington County resident Jillian Nava. "She is wild, fun,…

Person of Interest Sought in Overnight Shooting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Investigators with the Columbia Police Department have released a surveillance picture of a person of interest in a shooting incident that occurred Wednesday night at a convenience store. Officials are asking for the public's help identifying and…

Watch: First Week Numbers in Favor of Fireflies

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Thursday marks one week since the Fireflies inaugural game at Spirit Communications Park in front of a sold out stadium. The games since haven't been sell outs, but team leaders are pleased with turnout thus far…

Watch: Edventure Ladies Night Out

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for a "Ladies Night Out" with shopping and food and fundraising. Edventure Children's Museum will host the event on May 5, 2016. Tickets are available now for the fundraiser. ABC Columbia's Crysty Vaughan sits down…

Watch: Columbia Police investigating Shooting

COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) - - Columbia Police are investigating an overnight shooting near West Beltline. Police say the victim was shot multiple times and they believe it's an isolated incident. [gtxvideo vid='96ya4GQW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/96ya4GQW.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Columbia Police investigating Shooting']

SC Lawmaker Proposing New Viagra Bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)--A South Carolina lawmaker is proposing that men who want to get Viagra or other drugs to help them have sex wait for 24 hours and get a sworn statement from their sexual partners detailing their problems. Rep.…

SC Teacher of the Year Named

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- South Carolina named its 2016 Teacher of the Year Wednesday night at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Hand Middle School Mathematics Teacher, Jennifer Wise, was picked among five finalists picked from across the state. Wise will…

WATCH: Southern Cuisine Served at State House

[gtxvideo vid='jgn3cgCj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jgn3cgCj.jpg' vtitle='hospitality'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The fastest way into someone's heart is through the stomach. South Carolina's hospitality industry knows that's true for many of the millions of tourists who travel to our beaches and cities every…

Watch: Sheriff's Pledge to Combat Domestic Violence

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- In a press conference on Wednesday, dozens of South Carolina Sheriffs pledged to implement new policies to help tackle domestic violence. "We pledge to change the numbers here in South Carolina, but most importantly we…

Car Flips During Interstate Argument

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - According to the Columbia Police Department's Twitter page, all lanes were cleared just before 6 p.m. Wednesday on I-126. Officers say a driver was reportedly driving aggressively & arguing with another driver moments before the crash.…

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 they are investigating a suspicious death in Eastover. Authorities say that when deputies arrived at the boat launch at 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,  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 used a taxi as his getaway car following a bank robbery. Sammie Greene, 54 , allegedly went into…

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