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House Measure Aims to Limit Ceremony, Keep Chamber on Task

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina House members are trying to increase their productivity by limiting random introductions of school groups, beauty pageant winners and other constituents who drop by the Statehouse. A proposal advanced to the House floor Tuesday…

Suspect Sought in Multiple Home Improvement Center Thefts

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department need the public's help identifying a suspect wanted for shoplifting at multiple home improvement stores. 35-year-old Matthew Deaver is wanted for three counts of shoplifting after he allegedly…

Mayor Benjamin to Give State of the City Address

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will soon say where the capital city stands. He'll be delivering the State of the City Address, Tuesday night at 6 p.m. ABC Columbia will have a crew on the scene for the…

Journalism Registry Proposal Sparks Media Firestorm

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina legislator whose journalism registry proposal touched off a media firestorm says he never actually wanted to require reporters to register with the state, but the instant backlash made his point. Republican Rep. Mike Pitts…

Jarvis Klapman Possible Water Rescue

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Emergency Responders were called out to the Jarvis Klapman Bridge and 12th Street Bridge Monday evening, to conduct a water search. Crews blocked traffic as they conducted a search for a possible jumper. Further details are…

Former Columbia City Councilman Resigns

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A former Columbia City Councilman who was released on bond in early January for failing to file tax returns will no longer oversee Richland County's penny tax funds. Attorneys for Brian DeQuincey Newman said he will resign as Chairman…

Watch: Citadel Cadets Punished

The Citadel Military College is suspending 14 cadets for appearing in a viral picture wearing pillowcases on their heads.

Watch: Deputy Speaks Out After Shots Fired at Patrol Car

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- A Richland County deputy survived a hail of bullets Saturday night. Deputy Christopher Bagby was responding to a domestic disturbance Saturday when investigators say a man with an extensive criminal history opened fire. Officials say…

Last Call for Vista Favorite

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Its the end of an era in the Vista. Jillian's has closed its doors. A sign was posted on the door directing employees to a law firm to collect their final paychecks. A spokesperson for the Vista…

Suspect in Texas Murder Killed in Shooting on Byron Road

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO/AP) -- A suspect wanted in connection to a murder in Texas has died following an exchange of gunfire at an apartment complex near the VA hospital Monday. Columbia Police spokeswoman Jennifer Timmons said at a news conference that the…

Robbery suspects also sought for bank fraud

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – A pair of suspects in the armed robbery of a Lexington County business are also wanted for attempting to fraudulently use checks reported as stolen from the same business. According to Lexington County Sheriff's Department detectives,…

Brew lovers unite for "World Beer Festival"

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Beer lovers came together Saturday for the 8th annual "World Beer Festival" at the Columbia Convention Center. This year's festival, officials say, featured 21 South Carolina brewers; the…

Two teens shot at party expected to be OK

 COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies are investigating a shooting at a party that sent two teens to the hospital. This happened Sunday around 12:30 a.m. in the 200-block of Foxhunt Road. Richland County Sheriff's deputies say two teenage boys were shot…

Man in custody after firing shots at Richland Co. deputies

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's deputies are investigating an aggravated assault that happened Saturday after 11 p.m. on Camrose Court. Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance. Officials say when they arrived, 23-year-old Arkeem Breeland fired several shots, striking the patrol…

Suspect in Greene Street assault arrested

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A man accused of assaulting a victim on Greene Street this week, turned himself into Columbia Police Department Saturday morning. CPD officials say 21-year-old Harold Jacobsen is charged with Assault and Battery of a High and…

Sumter mom faces child neglect charges after turning herself in

SUMTER, S.C. – A mother who went missing a week ago has turned herself in and is facing child neglect charges, after leaving her two young children alone. 27-year-old Shardae Evette Davis, of Ritz Mobile Home Park in Sumter, was charged Friday with two counts of…

Midlands enjoying a little Snow

COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) - -Snow that began to fall early Saturday morning began to pick up pace and lightly blanket decks, lawns and cars. ABC Columbia Viewers sent in photos of the snow from Northwest Richland County, Columbia…

City’s Financial Workshop Postponed due to Weather

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Due to inclement weather, the Start Fresh! Financial Education Workshop that was scheduled forSaturday, January 23, has been postponed. The Start Fresh! Financial Education Workshop dates have been moved to the following days: January 30, 2016 February…

A Body Found in Johns Island, SC

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Charleston County sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a man found in a house on Johns Island. Sheriff's Maj. Eric Watson says deputies were called to a house about 8:30 a.m. Friday and found the…

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