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Watch: Tuesday Midlands Happenings

Columbia,S.C (WOLO) -- If you needed any excuse to get out and enjoy the beautiful South Carolina sun, ABC Columbia News has you covered with plenty of options. From going to the Riverbanks Zoo, and Shopping for a good cause,…

Hit the Road Jack: Record Travel in Carolinas Expected

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A record number of motorists from the Carolinas are expected to head out on the highway this Memorial Day weekend, with gas prices the lowest in more than a decade. AAA Carolinas forecasts that just over…

Watch: Prices at the Pump on the Rise

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prices at the pump are on the rise as we get ready for the Memorial Day Weekend. Here in the Midlands according to GASBUDDY drivers are paying an average of $2.07 a gallon. Nationally gas prices are…

Coming Up at 6

Tonight on ABC Columbia News at 6 Unsolved mysteries. The beach gears up for the Atlantic Beach Bike Fest, police are still looking for answers in three 2014 murders at the annual event. And, forget about snakes, what about spiders…

CPD: Attempted Murder Suspect, Person of Interest Sought

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Two men are wanted by the Columbia Police Department in connection with a shooting at a motel on Sunset Drive last week. 34-year-old Victor Anthony Robinson is wanted for attempted murder, possession of a weapon during…

Suspects Sought in Convenience Store Robbery

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are searching for two suspects who they say were caught on camera robbing a local convenience store. Authorities say the two armed suspects went to the Circle K…

Watch: Midlands Happenings Summer Camps

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A look at Midlands Happenings on this Monday include a Ribbon Cutting for a new Playground, Summer Camp with some Furry Friends at Pawmetto Lifeline and Sign up for City of Columbia camps. The City of Columbia…

Register for 2016 Summer Camps

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia Parks and Recreations Department is accepting registrations for its 2016 Summer Camp program. Various summer camps will be held beginning Tuesday, May 31 and ending on Friday, August 12. Camp programs focus on…

One person killed in head-on collision in West Columbia

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly collision that happened Sunday afternoon on Gardners Terrace Road in West Columbia. Officials said the driver of a car that veered into oncoming traffic was killed;…

Mars, Sun, Line up for Solar Show

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) _ Last week, Mercury stole the show. Now it's Mars' turn. On Sunday morning, Mars, Earth and the sun will line up perfectly in the sky. This once-every-two-years event is called Mars opposition. That's because Mars…

Columbia man killed in crash on I-77 Saturday morning

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Coroner Gary Watts is releasing the name of the man who died after being involved in a single-car collision around 6:25 a.m. Saturday morning on I-77 southbound near mile marker 10 in Columbia. Officials…

Suspect in Sumter County shooting considered armed and dangerous

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Sumter County Sheriff's deputies are looking for a man, wanted in a shooting that happened in Sumter County Saturday evening. Deputies said Chauncey Wilson, 30, of Bishopville, shot his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend around 4:30 p.m. Saturday…

Man wanted for questioning about Budget Inn shooting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department investigators are looking for a man, who they say could have information about a shooting at a motel in Columbia this week. Authorities tell ABC Columbia that Terrance Boyd, also known as "Terry,"…

SEC EAST CHAMPS! USC Sweeps Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, ALA. (USC SID) -- SEC EASTERN DIVISION CHAMPIONS!ย  Sixth ranked South Carolina belted out 15 hits on the way to a 9-7 win over Alabama to sweep a three-game SEC series and clinch a top two seed in next…

University of South Carolina hosts Yard Sale

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The University of South Carolina is helping students move out of their dorms by hosting a Yard Sale using the the donated items from student residence halls. According to USC, the donated items include, clothing, household goods,…

Lexington Co. replacing trees on South Lake Drive

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- New greenery will line the streets of South Lake Drive in Lexington on Saturday. According to officials with Lexington County, they will begin the process of replacing 16 trees along South Lake Drive on Saturday, May 21,…

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