Lee Co. K-9 officer killed in the line of duty is memorialized
A K-9 officer killed in the line of duty is laid to memorialized Wednesday
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FEMA announces disaster assistance for Helene survivors surpasses $344 million
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) along with their 8000 federal workers continue helping communities across the country impacted by Hurricane Helene.
SC National Guard to Florida to assist in hurricane response
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials with the governor's office say Gov. Henry McMaster has authorized the deployment of SC National Guard Soldiers in response to Hurricane Milton. "Hurricane Helene reminded us of the power of neighbors helping neighbors, and South Carolina…
Deputies: 9 year old who was shot in Sumter dies, reward offered
Sumter Counties deputies say a 9 year old has died after multiple rounds were fired into his home on Bunneau Street around 1:42am Wednesday
Richland County Sheriff's Department donates to local non profit
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is partnering with two local ministries to donate clothes to the Alston Wilkes Society
Funeral for fallen K9 Officer set for today
Happening today, a fallen lee county K-9 officer will be laid to rest, ABC Columbia's Crysty Vaughan has details
Dominion Energy says post-Helene power restoration complete
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials with Dominion Energy say as of Tuesday it has restored power to nearly 100% of customers impacted by Hurricane Helene. A spokesperson says line workers, tree crews, and volunteers worked to restore electricity to more than…
SC State Fair Opening Day! ABC Columbia on the midway with your Fair Forecast
From corn dogs to cotton candy and rides, the South Carolina State Fair has officially opened its gates
Lexington -Richland District Five hosts school board debate
Candidates for the school board with Lexington -Richland School District Five all vying for your vote, came out to Irmo Middle School Tuesday night for a debate held by d-5’s Teacher forum
Your Voice, Your Vote: Rep. Heather Bauer faces former incumbent Kirkman Finlay III for second time
South Carolina House District 75 includes much of the eastern part of Soda City as well as part of Forest Acres.
SC Attorney General sues TikTok
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Tuesday afternoon, SC Attorney General Alan Wilson announced he is joining a bi-partisan coalition of 14 attorneys general filing separate lawsuits against social media platform TikTok for violating state consumer protection laws. “TikTok is knowingly addicting children…
Governor McMaster: SC officials monitoring Hurricane Milton amid Helene recovery efforts
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster continues to update recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene
Traffic stop nets 250 lbs. of marijuana
Florence Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Florence Co. say on Monday deputies stopped a vehicle for speeding on I-95 near David McLeod Blvd. Authorities say deputies searched the car and found 250 lbs. of marijuana. Investigators say Kevin Li, 25,…
Inmate dies at Midlands prison
Lee Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials with the SC Dept. of Corrections say an inmate died following a fight this morning at Lee Co. Correctional Facility. Investigators say Trenton Black, was taken to an area hospital following an altercation with his…
Sumter Co. Deputies investigating after child injured after shots fired into home
In Sumter County, Sumter County Deputies say a child is in critical condition after shots were fired at a home
Columbia police investigating suspicious death
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say they are investigating a suspicious death. Investigators say officers responded to Bluff Rd. Tuesday morning after a body was found by workers near the side of the road. The Richland Co. Coroner later identified…
RCSD deputy injured in crash
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--A spokesperson for the Richland Co. Sheriff's Department says a deputy was involved in an accident Tuesday morning. Authorities say the deputy was responding to an emergency call for service at the intersection of Shop Rd. and…
U.S. Army partners with Orangeburg airport to help N.C. community hit by Helene
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --- This week the U.S. Army's Columbia recruiting battalion is responding to areas impacted by hurricane Helene. The military organization partnered with the Orangeburg Municipal Airport to supply food, bottled water,…
RCSD searches for man missing since last week
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for help locating a 28 year old man missing since last week
McMaster: 23 counties in SC eligible for personal and public FEMA aid due to Helene
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster continues to update the state on recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. The governor confirmed the death toll from the storm in the state stands at 48.
Overnight Detours scheduled at Colonial Life Blvd I-126 ramp
According to the SC Department of Transportation they will conduct temporary overnight closures of the existing Colonial Life Boulevard on-ramp to I-126 Eastbound.
Columbia Fireflies hosting Hurricane Helene disaster relief drive
The Columbia Fireflies are partnering with the Charleston Riverdogs, Greenville Drive and Myrtle Beach Pelicans to host a disaster relief drive. Our Crysty Vaughan has details.
Governor, state leaders update Helene response, watching Milton
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster and other state agency leaders held a news conference Monday afternoon at South Carolina Emergency Management Division. The governor confirmed there have no new deaths attributed to…
Lexington County opens new Debris Collection site for Helene debris
Lexington County officials have opened a new debris collection site following Hurricane Helene, here's ABC Columbia's Crysty Vaughan with the details.
Two Saluda County Volunteer firefighters laid to rest
Over the weekend, two Saluda County volunteer firefighters, who died while responding to Hurricane Helene, were laid to rest.
