Recreation Commission Executive Director Steps Down
The Executive Director for the Richland County Recreation Commission steps down amid arrest and pending civil lawsuits.
Local News
15 More Counties Approved for FEMA Services Following Hurricane Matthew
ABC News-- The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved fifteen additional counties for Individual Assistance, allowing survivors who sustained losses to apply for aid in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. Counties approved for FEMA Individual Assistance include: Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort,…
Weekday Lunch Deal at SC State Fair
OLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready to grab a deal at the South Carolina State Fair. Every weekday, for the entire fair! Exchange $10.00 cash for a lunch admission ticket at the ticket booth and purchase a fair-tastic lunch from any and…
One SC Fund gets Donation from SCE&G to aid Hurricane, Flood Victims
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO )-- The One SC relief Fund got a major donation Monday to help families from Hurricane Matthew and Floods. Governor Nikki Haley , along with the Central Carolina Community Foundation announced that SCE&G donated $1,000 to the One…
RCSD Search for Woman Accused of Using Stolen Credit Card to Withdraw $1K from ATM
A woman is wanted for fraud by the Richland County Sheriff's Department after allegedly stealing a credit card and using it to withdraw $1,000 from the victim's account.
Duo Sought in Armed Robbery of Shakespeare Road Store
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are looking for two suspects wanted for the armed robbery of a Shakespeare Road store last week.
SC State Fair: Weekday Lunch Deal
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready to grab a deal at the South Carolina State Fair. Every weekday, for the entire fair! Exchange $10.00 cash for a lunch admission ticket at the ticket booth and purchase a fair-tastic lunch from any and…
Monday Morning Menu
Start your work week off in the know. ABC Columbia has information on events happening around town Monday.
DNC "Forward Together" Bus Makes Pit Stop in Capital City
Democrats will roll into South Carolina Monday, October 17th as part of the “Forward Together” nationwide bus tour with stops at events in Columbia and Orangeburg. The “Forward Together” tour…
Absentee Voting Around the Midlands
ABC News-- The Richland County Voter Registration & Elections office satellite absentee precincts will open, Monday, October 17, 2017 for absentee voting for the November 8, 2016 General Election. Absentee voting is available Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.…
Governor Haley, SCE&G to Discuss ONE SC Fund Monday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Getting help to the people who need it, that's the focus of the ONE SC Fund set up in South Carolina. Monday, Governor Nikki Haley, South…
ABC Columbia on the Midway SC State Fair
[gtxvideo vid='LBV5CfhQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LBV5CfhQ.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbia on the Midway SC State Fair'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO )-- Hit the Midway at the South Carolina State Fair through Sunday for rides and games. You can also catch some free entertainment with the Roving…
SC Emergency Response Team Lowers Emergency Status after Flood
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The State Emergency Response Team has lowered its emergency status from Operation Three to OPCON Four. However, Emergency officials continue to monitor and provide aid and relief as the state recovers from Hurricane Mathew. State officials say…
Amazon Hiring Seasonal Workers
NEW YORK (AP) _ Amazon.com is adding 120,000 seasonal workers in an effort to meet an expected spike in demand during the holidays. The seasonal positions will be created at fulfillment centers, sorting centers and customer service sites in 27…
Smartphone Usage: Parents and Kids
[gtxvideo vid='eH7OKrrt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/eH7OKrrt.jpg' vtitle='Smartphone Usage: Parents and Kids '] ABC NEWS-- In a new study, researchers take a look at the use of smartphones by both parents and kids. What are the impacts? Here's ABC'S Dr. Timothy Johnson.
Marion, Orangeburg Counties Available for FEMA Assistance
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO )--Individual aid is now available to residents in Marion and Orangeburg counties affected by Hurricane Matthew. According to Officials, residents are eligible for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Individual Assistance program. SC EMD says survivors who sustained losses in…
One SC Fund for Hurricane/Flood Victims
[gtxvideo vid='Bsly8nPO' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Bsly8nPO.jpg' vtitle='One SC Fund for Hurricane/Flood Victims'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Looking to give aid to the Hurricane Mathew Victims and Flood victims? Here's how you can help. The One SC Fund helps South Carolinians recover from natural disasters, it’s…
Restaurant Week in Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='szBXoo3S' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/szBXoo3S.jpg' vtitle='Restaurant Week in Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Ready to sample tasty treats? Restaurant Week is underway in Columbia through next Sunday. The ten day celebration of South Carolina cuisine features hundreds of restaurants. It is time to…
Flooding Continues to Devastate Lumberton, NC
[gtxvideo vid='sL8BW8pS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/sL8BW8pS.jpg' vtitle='Flooding Continues to Devastate Lumberton, NC'] CNN-- Floodwaters still rising in parts of Lumberton, North Carolina. Shelters are set up as hundreds of families seek refuge. State Officials in North Carolina continue search and rescue and now…
Mayor's Domestic Violence Walk Rescheduled
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO )-- Mayor Steve Benjamin, Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine, and the City of Columbia staff will host the 10th Anniversary of the Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence. Due to severe inclement weather from Hurricane Matthew on Saturday,…
New Study on Vitamin Use
[gtxvideo vid='6LCDRS0F' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6LCDRS0F.jpg' vtitle='New Study on Vitamin Use'] ABC NEWS-- For some that morning vitamin may be part of the routine. But now New research shows attitudes towards vitamins may be changing. Here's ABC'S Dr. Timothy Johnson.
SC Homeless Court
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The state's second homeless court is being set up in Charleston. The court, approved Wednesday by order of the state Supreme Court, creates an alternative court dealing with minor crimes such as larceny, loitering, shoplifting so…
Rec. Commission Director Charged with Intimidating Witness
Richland Co. (WOLO)--A spokesperson for the Richland County Sheriff's Department says Richland County Recreation Commission Director James Brown III turned himself in at Friday afternoon on a charge of intimidating a state witness. Witnesses told deputies Brown entered the commission…
Fourth Victim Dies Following I-77 Crash
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Four people killed in a collision on Interstate-77 Thursday night, were Claflin University students. It happened near the Killian Rd. exit, just before 6pm. The SC Highway Patrol says the students were in an suv when it crossed…
ABC Columbia at the SC State Fair/Operation Thank You
[gtxvideo vid='mIAhjVoK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mIAhjVoK.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbia at the SC State Fair/Operation Thank You'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- ABC Columbia at the South Carolina State Fair, join us weeknights at 6pm Live from the ABC Columbia booth in front of the Ellison Building.…
