Watch: Looking for Cheap Gas in the Midlands?
Gas prices continue to creep lower and lower. This week gas-buddy dot com reports the midlands average is $1.62 a gallon.
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Watch: Caucus Results Could Impact SC Votes
South Carolina Democratic and Republican reps say the Iowa caucuses could have implications for South Carolina First in the South Primary.
Watch: Big Red Barn Introduces Art Healing Program
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- A midlands non-profit organization is introducing a new healing program for veterans. Starting in February, the Big Red Barn Retreat will hold it's first art workshop to help veterans heal. Jim Dukes, the Director of…
Bill Clinton to Campaign for Wife at Allen University
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Bill Clinton will be in the Palmetto State to campaign for his wife ahead of the Democratic primary. The former U.S. president will be at Allen University on Wednesday, February 3 to rally voters as, Hillary…
Newberry County Deputies Arrest Two on Multiple Drug Charges
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Newberry County deputies have arrested two individuals who face multiple drug possession charges. 27-year-old Stephen Taylor of Deep Run and 22-year-old Bridgette Clark of La Grange, North Carolina were traveling near S.C. Highway 34 near Tom Griffin Road…
Greer Man Found by Hunter had Been Stabbed
TAYLORS, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies say a Greer man whose body was found by a hunter in a field had been stabbed to death. The Greenville County Sheriff's Office tells local media outlets a hunter found the man's body on…
Missing inmate broke into school hours after escape
ROCK HILL, S.C. (WOLO) - Authorities say an inmate broke into a school, and stole a gun and cash hours after his escape from a minimum security prison facility in Rock Hill. South Carolina Department of Corrections spokeswoman Stephanie Givens…
Three teens charged in murder at Mauldin restaurant
MAULDIN, S.C. (WOLO) - Authorities say one person was killed and two others injured during a shooting outside a fast-food restaurant in Mauldin. Police tell local media outlets that 18-year-old Savon Jair Allen of Greenville was shot to death in…
VIDEO: Saturday in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - From a 5K honoring the family of a flood victim, to a celebration of African-American culture, here's what you were doing this Saturday.
Red Cross: Urgent need for Blood
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The American Red Cross is asking you to roll up your sleeves and save a life. Red Cross officials say the winter months have been especially hard on donations and they are in critical need of blood. Blood…
Gas Prices still falling in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- More good news if you are filling up at the pump. According to GasBuddy, gas prices have dropped 3.5 cents in the past week. The average price of gas in Columbia is around $1.62 cents a…
Officers investigating sexual assault near USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department is investigating a reported sexual assault near USC early Saturday morning. Officers say it happened around 3:30 a.m. in the 800 block of Barnwell Street. The victim, a woman, told police that an armed male forced…
Man arrested for murdering ex-girlfriend
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's deputies have arrested 22-year-old Andre Heatley in the murder of his ex-girlfriend Friday in the 10,000 block of Farrow Road in Blythewood. The Richland County Coroner announced Saturday that 19-year-old Deanndra Roach died…
National Wear Red Day Fashion Show to be announced in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to wear red for heart health. The City of Columbia is gearing up for National Wear Red Day on February 5th. The city is inviting everyone to recognize National Wear Red day to help support…
Update RCSD: Missing 15-Year-Old Found
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Update: Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says a missing 15 year old has been found safe in the Midlands. ABC Columbia News is working on the new details. Lott had requested the community’s assistance in locating…
Update: Arrest made in shooting death of Woman
RICHLAND COUNTY, S. C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Deputies say they have made an arrest in connection with a shooting death Friday. Deputies say a woman's body was found Friday in the ten-thousand block of Farrow Road in Blythewood. According…
Fort Jackson to host Community Wide Tour
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Now is your chance to see Fort Jackson up close and personal thanks to an invite from the Commanding General. Major General Roger Cloutier, Jr. is inviting the public to tour of Fort Jackson and take a…
Watch: Experts Warn of Scams During Tax Season
Tax season is just beginning but experts are reminding consumers to look out for scammers.
RCSD: 6 Burglary Suspects Arrested
RICHLAND COUNTY -- Two separate burglaries in Richland County led to six arrests this week. 23-year-old Darius Burton, 24-year-old Xavier Anderson and 24-year-old Tevan Ashford are all charged with burglary, according to authorities. Just before midnight Wednesday, January 27 Burton, Anderson and…
19-Year-Old USC Student Identified
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the University of South Carolina student that was found dead Thursday afternoon at The HUB in downtown Columbia. 19-year-old…
USC Student Found Dead
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Corner’s Office is investigating the death of a USC student. Authorities say the body of a 19-year-old female was found at the Hub, a student housing development on Main Street. Richland County coroner Gary…
Watch: Counting Helps Care for the Homeless
Here in the Midlands and Nationwide, the point-in-time count helps fight homelessness.
State Police Investigating Shooting Involving Dillon Deputy
DILLON, S.C. (AP) _ State police say they are investigating the death of a man shot during a confrontation with a Dillon County sheriff's deputy. The State Law Enforcement Division says in a news release that agents are continuing to…
What to Expect From GOP Debate Without Trump
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- The stage is set for the Iowa GOP debate Thursday night where 7 top tier candidates will battle it out on several issues. However, missing from the line-up, front-runner Donald Trump who announced earlier this…
Westwood High School Evacuated
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A school in Richland School District Two was evacuated Thursday afternoon due to a suspicious odor officials tell ABC Columbia. Parents of students at Westwood High School were sent a message informing them that students and staff had to briefly…
