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Watch: Eyewitness and Council Member Speak Out Following Councilman DUI Arrest
Hopkins, S.C. (WOLO) --- Berry Randolph says he wasn't just an eyewitness to Saturday's collision involving Richland County Councilman Kelvin Washinton. He tells ABC Columbia, "I ran down to it and when I realized that it was two of my…
Watch: Intersection to be Renamed After Fallen Officer
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- The intersection of Forest Drive and Beltline Boulevard will be renamed 'Officer Gregory Thomas Alia Boulevard,' after fallen Forest Acres police officer Greg Alia. "Greg was always my hero and I think for those who knew…
4 Leap Day Facts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — It only happens once every four years. Monday is February 29th otherwise known as Leap Day. Here are some Leap Year fun facts: -Julius Caesar introduced the first Leap Year in 46 BC. -According to tradition,…
Deputies: Norway Teen Sought for Burglary
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is the community's help in locating a Norway teen who is wanted on numerous charges, including breaking into a Beason Road residence. Authorities say 18-year-old Tyrone…
ST. Pats early Kick Off Celebration in Five Points
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Ahead of St. Patricks Day and the annual St. Pats Celebration, Five Points will host a community kick off Friday. The event takes place from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Five Points Fountain near Harden and…
Victim Identified in Fatal Garners Ferry Road Accident
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The name of a man killed following an accident in the 9200 block of Garners Ferry Road early Sunday morning has been released. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said 24-year-old Charles Clinton Cobb of Columbia…
Police: Man Owes More Than 30K in Child Support
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Authorities are looking for a man who allegedly owes more than $30,000 in unpaid child support. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott 49-year-old Charles Oliver states that Charles Oliver is wanted for failure to pay child…
Rescuers Resume Search for 12-Year-Old Hiker Missing in Park
MARIETTA, S.C. (AP) _ Rescuers are searching a South Carolina forest for a 12-year-old boy discovered missing after a hike with his Boy Scout group. The Greenville County Sheriff's Office and others are searching the Jones Gap State Park Sunday…
Richland Co. Councilman Charged with Felony DUI
HOPKINS, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Councilman Kelvin Washington has been charged with felony DUI, after a collision in Hopkins Saturday night. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating, after troopers say Washington rear-ended a second vehicle around 7:45 p.m. Saturday at…
Democratic Primary: Poll Breakdown
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- In Saturday's primary Hillary Clinton swept Bernie Sanders in South Carolina winning 74% of the votes. Across the state, Clinton topped Sanders in all 46 counties. In the midlands, here is a look at the breakdown:…
WATCH: Congressman James Clyburn Breaks Down SC Primary
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Deputies Investigating Shooting at Midlands Publix
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland County deputies are investigating a shooting at a Midlands grocery store. Investigators say just after 9pm Saturday they responded to Publix on Hardscrabble Rd. where a woman was shot in the upper body. Deputies say the…
WATCH: Hillary Clinton Wins SC Democratic Primary
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Woman Gets 15 Years for Stabbing Death of Her Child's Father
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) -- The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports that a 25-year-old Courtney Price testified she was abused for years and carried a knife around to protect her life. Price told the jury 24-year-old Samuel Simmons tried to choke…
Watch: Subway Chicken Antibiotic Free
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Lindsey Graham says GOP "has gone bats--- crazy"
[gtxvideo vid='yMsW3HWh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yMsW3HWh.jpg' vtitle='funny graham '] WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC NEWS) — Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham unloaded on his party and the remaining Republican presidential candidates Thursday, joking that the GOP "has gone bats--- crazy" and Sen. Ted Cruz's…
Democrats Campaign in Midlands Ahead of Primary
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Ahead of Saturday’s primary, both Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton campaigned in the Palmetto State. For the Clinton camp, all three members of the family were hot on the trail. Chelsea Clinton stopped at USC to…
Body Found in Wando River Identified
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) _ The body that was recovered from the Wando River in Mount Pleasant has been identified as a missing man. Charleston County Deputy Coroner Sheila Williams tells media outlets that the body, found Tuesday, was that…
SC Coroner: Connecticut Man Died After Being Crushed
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The name of the individual that died from asphyxiation following a workplace accident has been released. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said 36-year-old Ryan Danser of Willington Connecticut died when the tank truck he was…
Man Accused of Causing Head Injuries to Woman During Domestic Incident
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- A man is behind bars accused of criminal domestic violence following an incident in Richland County just before midnight on Thursday. When authorities arrived to 7128 Parklane Road they found…
WATCH: Oscar Controversy 2016
Oscar Controversy 2016
VIDEO: Roads Bill Being Blocked in Senate
On Thursday, the debate over the roads bill continued in the Senate
SC Farmers get aid after Historic Flooding damages crops
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina farmers are getting aid after October's historic flooding damaged crops across the state. Thursday SCE&G announced a donation of $25,000 towards a new initiative called "Plant it Forward South Carolina" The organizations helps South Carolina…
WATCH: Full Midday Forecast for Feb. 25
Watch ABC Columbia's Full Midday Forecast for Feb. 25 with meteorologist Jonathan Kennedy.
