Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) --- Its been more than 4 months since the Department of Revenue reported findings of potential fraud, waste and abuse associated with Richland County's penny tax program. Council members tell ABC Columbia, since then its been…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Midlands Gives, the online giving project in South Carolina, is launching a second website link for donations. According to organizers, the new website page will be accessible at www.YourFoundation.org. Click on the “Midlands Gives” button, and then…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The Columbia Police Department has agreed to take steps to help people who are hard of hearing like providing sign language interpreters. The police department negotiated an agreement with the U.S. Justice Department after a deaf…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Nearly 100 Military Police from a South Carolina National Guard unit are set to deploy to Guantanamo Bay. A guard official announced Tuesday the 131st Military Police Company in Beaufort has been assigned the job. It will…
(WOLO) -- If you have children that play sports it's not unusual that you may worry about some bumps and bruises. But when it comes to kids and concussions on the gridiron, experts say there are some new concerns. Click…
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) - - Clean Water Day is Tuesday at the State House. Organizers will be on hand to talk about the clean water act and the importance of clean water in our State. Representatives from DHEC…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - In its third year, "Midlands Gives" has become a welcomed event every spring, but after our state faced historic flooding last fall, the idea of giving has taken…
Lexington County, S.C. (WOLO) --- Questions linger eleven years later for the family of Diana Willmeth whose murder remains unsolved. More than a decade hasn't dulled Gerda Wilmeth's desire to know what happened to her youngest daugther, Diana. She says,…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Midnight kicks off the 3rd annual Midlands Gives, a 24 hour online donating challenge. The day of giving includes 375 non-profit organizations that serve the local community and help hundreds of families in need, like…
Join us tonight on the news at 6. We have the latest on the storms moving through the Midlands. Also, questions linger eleven years later for the family of a Midlands' woman who's murder remains a mystery. And, tonight…
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - The Lexington County Sheriff's Department announced Monday the arrests of a man and a woman in connection to a shooting in Gaston. According to a release, Fareed Rasheed Makeen and Teresa Farris Epley are charged…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Transitional housing non-profit St. Lawrence Place is hosting its 10th annual "Angels Tea and Auction" Friday May 6 at the Columbia Museum of Art. Now is the time for you to get your tickets, and your…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Columbia and the surrounding area. The warning will expire at 7:15 p.m. Sunday. Be cautious if you're making your way through town.
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - ABC Columbia's Grace Joyal was crowned the 2016 "Udder Queen" at the Sparkleberry Country Fair Saturday. The celebrity cow-milking contest featured contestants from each of Columbia's…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Looking to adopt a cat? The City of Columbia has a special holiday deal for you coming in May. The Columbia and Lexington Animal Services will be holding a Cinco De Meow pet adoption special for $35 during…
NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Caterpillar announced on Thursday its intention to close its Newberry generator plant over the next 18 months. County Administrator Wayne Adams issued a statement Saturday on the county’s behalf: “Newberry County’s first concern at this…
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A Mayesville man is facing a long list of charges, after being arrested for breaking into vehicles belonging to the Sumter Police Department, Sumter County and the state of South Carolina. Sumter Co. Sheriff's Office…
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County detectives have appealed to the public for help as they investigate a series of credit card fraud cases. “Multiple cardholders notified us last month after their cards were fraudulently used at various stores across Lexington…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- It's all about your little ones in Lexington. Saturday is Kid's Day of Lexington. The family fun event is all about educating families about health, safety and environmental issues. Free food and drink will be available.…
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Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Former Prince Drummer, John Blackwell, Jr. returned to the midlands this week to attend the Prince tribute in Five Points. Blackwell is a Columbia native who attended WJ Keenan High School and participated in the…
Let's take a look at what we are working on tonight for ABC Columbia news at 6pm. Sharing the stage with greatness. Tonight, we sit down with Prince drummer and Columbia native John Blackwell Junior. Blackwell let's us in on …
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- South Carolinians stand by the decision to remove the Confederate flag from state house grounds. According to the latest Winthrop poll 57% of whites and 87% of African Americans remain in favor of the flag's removal.…
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) -- South Carolina Highway Patrol continues investigating an accident turned deadly on Sunset Boulevard. Click here to find out the latest details concerning the deadly crash.
