VIDEO: Roads Bill Being Blocked in Senate
On Thursday, the debate over the roads bill continued in the Senate
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SC Farmers get aid after Historic Flooding damages crops
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina farmers are getting aid after October's historic flooding damaged crops across the state. Thursday SCE&G announced a donation of $25,000 towards a new initiative called "Plant it Forward South Carolina" The organizations helps South Carolina…
WATCH: Full Midday Forecast for Feb. 25
Watch ABC Columbia's Full Midday Forecast for Feb. 25 with meteorologist Jonathan Kennedy.
Coroner IDs Man in Lexington Co. Murder
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The man killed in the Valentine's Day murder in Lexington County has been identified. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said Arturo Bravo Santos, 28, died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. Restaurant…
Tip Leads to Arrest of Suspect Wanted for Armed Robbery
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said citizen's tips lead to the arrest of a female suspect wanted for armed robbery Wednesday night. Kayla Moore, 17, was taken in to custody at her home a few…
SC State Museum Wins Top award for Travel & Tourism
COLUMBIA, SC. (WOLO) -- The South Carolina State Museum was awarded the prestigious Governor’s Cup Award, South Carolina’s top award for travel and tourism. The State Museum had an estimated $22 million economic tourism impact on South Carolina. To see…
Police: Suspect Sought in Theft of TV, Tablet
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- A suspect is wanted for burglary after he allegedly kicked in the back door of a home and stole electronics. Officials say 24-year-old Victor Cornish broke in to a…
Richland Co. Deputies Seek Information in Twin Lakes Rd Incident
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County deputies responded to a shots fired call on Wednesday night and are asking for the community's help in identifying who's responsible. Authorities say deputies responded to a residence in the 2000 block of Twin…
Watch: Thursday Around Town Happenings
(WOLO) Columbia,S.C., -- Headed to the Capital City and looking for something to do? Here are a few events that may help you give back and enjoy some entertainment at the same time. Check out the Thursday Around Town Happenings.…
WATCH: Wild Wind Whips Across the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Wednesday's severe weather was mostly felt through wild wind that whipped across the Midlands, downing trees, causing thousands of power outages and big waves at Lake Murray. ABC…
WATCH: Parent May Have Saved Teacher's Life
A parent monitoring their child's Facebook account may have saved a teacher's life.
Charleston Drops Plans for Moratorium on New Hotels
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Charleston is no longer considering a moratorium on new hotels in the downtown area but city will conduct a three-month study of the impact of hotels. Local media outlets report city council was to have considered…
Confederate Flag Proposal Advances
[gtxvideo vid='3WmmTDZD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3WmmTDZD.jpg' vtitle='conf flag'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — It has been a little more than six months since the Confederate flag was removed from the South Carolina Statehouse grounds. The flag has since been placed at the Confederate Relic…
VIDEO: A Look at Bernie Sanders Campaign As He Stops in the Midlands
COLUMBIA , S.C. (WOLO) -- This week, the ABC Columbia team is profiling each Democratic candidate ahead of Saturday's primary. In the most recent polls, presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders trails behind front-runner Hillary Clinton. However, at a press conference on…
VIDEO: Flood Victim Back in Renovated Home
Flood victim Jennifer Gneiser is back in her home for the first time in a long time.
WATCH: Midday Forecast, Feb. 24
Watch ABC Columbia Midday Forecast with Meteorologist Jonathan Kennedy
Boil Water Advisory
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- City of Columbia water works has issued a boil water advisory for customers near Two Notch Rd. Officials say customers on Ferrell Dr., Marietta Dr., Faye Ave., Baldwin Rd., Hutto Ct., Miot St., and Two Notch Rd.…
Confederate Flag Proposal Advances
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — It has been nearly six months since the Confederate flag was removed from the South Carolina Statehouse grounds. The flag has since been placed at the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum in Columbia. This week…
Strong Winds Down Trees Across Midlands
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--It was an extremely windy day across the Midlands with wind gusts reaching up to 53 miles per hour. The high wind speeds knocked out power for up to more than 10,000 customers and knocked down trees including…
Search Continues for Man Wanted in October Burglary
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting the community’s assistance in locating a man wanted for burglary. 43-year-old Christopher Doctor allegedly broke into the Sherer Dental Lab located at 9615 Two Notch Road on October…
Midlands Area After-School Cancellations
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- According to the National Weather Service a tornado watch is in effect for the Midlands area and out of caution many school districts have made the decision to cancel after-school programs. Here is a list of…
Advisory: Tornado Watches
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A tornado watch has been issued for several counties throughout the state until 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 24. A WATCH means meteorological conditions are conducive to spawning a tornado. At present…
Citizen Complaints Lands Cross Man in Jail on Drug Charges
CROSS, S.C. (WOLO) -- A Cross man arrested last week on a drug-related charge was a direct response to community complaints of drug activity, officials say. Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said several complaints had been made of suspected drug…
S.C. Delegation Responds to Obama's Gitmo Plan
[gtxvideo vid='ZPngoqaE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZPngoqaE.jpg' vtitle='gitmo'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — President Barack Obama wants to close Guantanamo Bay and it's creating a firestorm in Congress. Monday, the president says the detention center undermines America's national security and needs to be closed. The…
A Look at Hillary Clinton Ahead of Saturday's Primary
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- This week, ABC Columbia will be profiling each of the Democratic Presidential candidates ahead of Saturday's primary. In South Carolina, Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton holds a commanding lead over Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.…
