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Did you Spring Forward?

ABC NEWS--Daylight saving time began at 2:00 a.m. That means if you have not listened to the experts, if you did not spring forward last night, now is the time. Move your clock one hour ahead. Fire officials say this…

WATCH: First St. Patrick's Day Parade Marches Through Lexington

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - The first ever St. Patrick's Day Parade marched through downtown Lexington Saturday. The parade was hosted by the Lexington County Blowfish minor league baseball team. The team's owner, Bill…

VIDEO: Walking for Heart Health

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Thousands walked through downtown Columbia Saturday, to raise money and awareness for heart health. Did you know that 1 in 3 adults has some form of heart disease? The…

Man Charged with Assaulting a Deputy

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's Deputies say a man is behind bars after shoplifting and assaulting a deputy Friday night. Officials said they responded to the Circle K at 8500 Two Notch Rd. around 8 p.m. They were there…

Irmo Little League Season opens with ceremonies

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Hundreds of Little League players hit the diamond Saturday. This weekend the Irmo Little League officially kicked off Baseball season with Opening Ceremonies. According to organizers, for more than 75 years, Little League has provided communities around…

City to Host Public Meeting on Bull Street Traffic

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia is getting ready to roll out results of a traffic plan concerning the Bull Street area. Officials will host a public meeting on Wednesday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall in Council…

Police: Man Arrested Following a String of Burglaries

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- A man wanted for burglary and a string of other charges was arrested Thursday. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said 20-year-old Divine McNeil was arrested for burglary, attempted burglary, petit larceny, and escape. McNeil was arrested Thursday,…

Watch: US Sen. Lindsey Graham on Obama nominee

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is expressing his concerns about a possible Supreme Court nominee. Graham says the nominee that Hillary Clinton might choose could be a more liberal candidate than the one President Obama might nominate. Here's…

Lockdown Lifted at Blythewood Following Threat Against Student

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A lockdown was in place at Blythewood High School Friday afternoon after a student made a threat against another student through social media. Officials with the school district told ABC Columbia that the lockdown lasted between 15-20 minutes.…

5 Inmates Charged in Feb. Disturbance at Columbia Prison

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Authorities have charged five inmates at a juvenile prison in Columbia after a disturbance last month. The inmates are being charged as adults on counts ranging from attempted criminal sexual assault to attempted murder to burglary…

Suspect Still Sought in Car Break-In, Credit Card Theft

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting the community’s assistance in locating a man wanted for two counts of financial transaction card fraud, financial transaction card theft, and auto…

Police: Leesville Man Charged with Sexual Conduct with a Minor

LEESVILLE, S.C. (WOLO) -- A Leesville man has been charged with one count of criminal sexual conduct with a minor - third degree. According to officials, 33-year-old John Fleming Boineau, committed a lewd…

Watch: Go Red Fashion and Heart Health

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia will "Go Red" Friday night with a Fashion Show to benefit Heart Health. The event will take place at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center at 6pm. Crysty Vaughan reports on the "Go Red"…

Watch: Vote 2016 Civil Debate/Trump Endorsement

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Straight off a debate match up in Miami the GOP candidates are back on the campaign trail. Last night though, the debate was over the issues and did not focus as much on the mudslinging, say experts.…

A Familiar Face in Fig Columbia

[gtxvideo vid='CcHbGn8H' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CcHbGn8H.jpg' vtitle='Alicia in Fig '] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — You might notice a familiar face in the latest edition of Fig Columbia magazine. Our very own Alicia Barnes is featured in the "Fig Authentic" section giving her "Seven…