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Summer Concerts Kick off at Finlay Park

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to ring in summer with some unique sounds at Finlay Park during the Cityโ€™s free Summer Concert Series beginning Saturday, June 4. According to City of Columbia officials, this yearโ€™s lineup will feature a variety…

City of Columbia Public Safety Job Fair

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) โ€”Grab those resumes, those looking to serve and protect the community can attend a job fair Saturday. There will be a Public Safety Job Fair Saturday, June 4. It starts at 10:00 a.m. and runs until 2:00…

Watch: Local Kittens in need of adoption

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) --- Pawmetto Lifeline is a "No Kill" Shelter, but right now they're unable to take in any more cats as they have reached their max. To put the number of cats and kittens they have in house, 2…

Tonight at 11 on ABC Columbia News

Here's a look at what's coming up tonight at 11 on ABC Columbia News: A lot of baseball being played tonight in South Carolina. Just learned from our crew at Founders Park that USC Gamecock Head Coach Chad Holbrook got…

SC Lawmakers declare Raceway Week in Darlington

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP)-- South Carolina lawmakers have passed a concurrent resolution designating Aug. 29-Sept. 4 as 'Darlington Raceway Week, A Week Too Tough To Tame.' Hartsville Senator Gerald Malloy was a driving force behind the resolution. The Southern 500 will…

SC DSS Settles Lawsuit

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Department of Social Services has ended a lawsuit by agreeing to lower social workers' caseloads, put fewer children in institutions, and do a better job investigating allegations of abuse. The agreement filed in…

Watch: Midlands Soldiers prepare to Deploy

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- 60 Midlands Soldiers are preparing to deploy for one year in Kuwait. Family and friends gathered Friday at McEntire Air National Guard base for an emotional and patriotic send off. ABC Columbia's Beth Roussea reports. [gtxvideo vid='knnSzYdC'…

Watch: Gamecock Baseball battles rain ahead of Regional

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- As the Gameococks prepared for the regional against Rhode Island Friday, they also battled some summer showers. The field at Founders Park had to be covered as the rain came down. ABC Columbia's Mike Gillespie reports from…

Crimestoppers Tip Leads to Arrest of Attempted Murder Suspect

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Authorities say a Crimestoppers tip lead to the arrest of a 20-year-old man wanted for three counts of attempted murder. Herbert Davon Oreeย is also charged with first degreeย burglary, third degree arsonย and possession of a weapon during…

Coroner ID's Woman in Fatal Car Chase

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Coroner released the name of the woman who died following a police chase along Two Notch Road Sunday morning. Gary Watts said 22-year-old Lennetta Tierra Perry was the only occupant of a…

WATCH: Wellness Center Celebrates 10 Years of Healthy Living

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Charles Drew Wellness Center in Columbia is celebrating its 10th birthdayย with a party Saturday, in conjunction with the reopening of its pool after a six-month-long renovation.ย  Watch the video to learn more about what the…

Watch: Parents Scream Foul Over Softball Facilities

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) -- A group of Lexington parents who have daughters that play for a Softball team for Lexington High say the facilities are not up to snuff. The parents say they're suing the district claiming their girls are…

Orangeburg Man, 23, Charged with Threatening Deputy

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) - A Orangeburg County man is behind bars following a traffic stop that lead to the discovery of drugs, drug paraphernalia and a stolen 9mm handgun officials say. According to the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office's incident report,…

Victim of I-77 Fatal Crash Identified

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Coroner hasย released the name of the manย who died Wednesday evening after being involved in an accident on Interstate 77. 42-year-old Kareem Agee Motley of Columbiaย died from blunt force trauma due to the…

4 Arrested in Lexington County 'Drug Shop' Bust

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) โ€“ Authorities with the Lexington County Sheriffโ€™s Department say narcotics agents arrested four people last month at a store they say is known to sell drug paraphernalia. According to Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon, "Several pounds of…

Woman Wanted for Alleged Assault Outside RCSD Headquarters, Surrenders

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A 28-year-old woman wanted by policeย after she was allegedlyย caught on surveillance video assaulting a victim outside the Richland County Sheriff's Department main headquarters has surrendered to authorities On May 16, Courtney Gibson is accused of…

Watch: Cola Art Festival gets "Crafty"

Columbia,S.C (WOLO) --- If you love art then a three day festival is sure to be right up your ally. The Midlands Clay Arts Society is hosting their annual " Meet the Locals" summer sale. You'll get a chance to…

CPD Investigating Armed Robbery at Vista Restaurant

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -ย The Columbia Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at a restaurant in the Vista Thursday morning. According to the CPD Twitter account, officers were called to the scene of Hickory…

Watch: UCLA Campus Shooting

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Roads Bill Heading to Governor's Desk

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Legislators have given final approval to legislation designed to jumpstart improvements to South Carolina's deteriorating roadways. The House's 109-2 vote Wednesday sends the compromise to Gov. Nikki Haley. Rep. Gary Simrill of Rock Hill encouraged his…

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