WATCH: Midlands Gives Gets New Headquarters
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United Way of the Midlands Announces Expansion of Free Dental and Eye Care Clinics
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Officials with the United Way of the Midlands announced the expansion of its dental and eye care clinics on Wednesday morning. The announcement was made in partnership with Lexington…
Richland County Deputies Looking for Stolen 16-Foot Trailer
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are looking one or more suspects who stole a 16-foot trailer. Sheriff Leon Lott said on Tuesday, February 9, the suspect(s) stole a 16-foot 2005 Texas Bragg Utility Trailer…
WATCH: Jeb Bush in Columbia
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VIDEO: Special Needs Students Stranded on Bus for Hours
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO)– A group of students with disabilities was stuck on a broken down school bus for hours. A spokesperson for the Sumter County School District says the…
Watch: Kershaw County Drug Bust
[gtxvideo vid='3pL7FTfl' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3pL7FTfl.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Kershaw County Drug Bust'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)_Crack cocaine and guns, that's what police say landed a Kershaw County man behind bars. Kershaw Deputies say during a traffic stop they found 15 pounds of marijuana, 17 grams…
WATCH: 2016 GOP Race, Ted Cruz Profile
Columbia , SC (WOLO) -- This week, ABC Columbia will be profiling each GOP candidate each day before the First in the South Primary on Saturday, February 20th. Seeking the highest political office, Texas Senator Ted Cruz trails close behind…
RCSD: Suspect Stealing from Area Colleges
Columbia, S.C (WOLO) -- Investigators with the Richland County Sheriff's Department and the Forest Acres Police Department say a woman is approaching area colleges under the guise of applying for classes, and is instead stealing items from people inside. According…
Two SC Police Officers Cleared in Fatal November Shooting
CAYCE, S.C. (AP) -- A South Carolina police department says two of its officers have been cleared in the fatal shooting of a motorist in November. Officials in Cayce say an internal investigation found no policy or procedure violations involving…
Haley Not Ready to Endorse Any GOP Candidate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - As the South Carolina Republican primary draws near, Governor Nikki Haley told ABC Columbia that she is not ready to endorse any of the candidates. On Tuesday at a meeting to discuss the expansion of a…
SC Senate Roads Debate to Begin in Earnest Wednesday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina senators say their extensive debate on road funding will start Wednesday. Senators were warned last week that would spend days on a roads bill. But they met for just over an hour Tuesday before…
Drug Investigation Leaves One Man Behind Bars
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --Deputies say Possession of drugs and a gun landed a Camden man with a lengthy criminal history back behind bars on Friday. During a traffic stop on Feb…
WATCH: Local Author Battles Cancer
Beloved South Carolina Author Pat Conroy tells fans he plans to fight his battle with Cancer.
Suspect Arrested at School on Possession of a Weapon Charge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department has arrested a suspect at Keenan High School on charges including possession of a weapon. Richland County Lt. Curtis Wilson tells local media that 18-year-old Delijah Robinson was charged Monday with…
Tickets Now Available for St. Pat's in Five Points
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Tickets are now available for the 34th annual St. Pat's Festival in Five Points. Tickets cost $15.00, and can be purchased online or in a few area businesses. Those include: CJ's, Group Therapy, Good for the Sole Shoes, MadVapes, Green's…
WATCH: Rubio Brings S.C. Lawmakers on Campaign Trail to Garner Votes
GILBERT, S.C. (WOLO) - After making a come-back on the debate stage, Marco Rubio is criss-crossing South Carolina highways this week, reaching out for the votes of Christian Conservatives. The candidate…
Reward Offered Following Columbia Murder
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Five months after the murder of a Columbia man... the victim's daughters are increasing the reward money in the case. Columbia police say Charles Kusko Jr. was found shot and killed at his home on Budon Ct. in…
Watch: Police Looking for Suspects in Car Robbery, Chase and Shooting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Latitia Baskett says her Monday started off like any other,"Getting ready for work, start the car to warm it up, one second back in the house forgot to give the dogs water gave them water came out…
Watch: Black History Extravaganza
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department Invites the Public to Celebrate Black History Month
Watch: GOP Presidential Candidate Profile: Jeb Bush
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- This week on ABC Columbia, reporter Jennifer Ready will be profiling each GOP candidate ahead of Saturday's first in the south primary. On Monday evening, Presidential hopeful Jeb Bush will campaign in the Low Country…
SC State House plans furlough
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The House of Representatives is taking an additional week off this week. House leaders say the furlough saves South Carolina taxpayers about $77,000. Upon returning in late February, the House is expected to continue to address…
South Carolina had 48 officer-involved shootings in 2015
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Figures show South Carolina had 48 officer-involved shootings in 2015, the highest number since the State Law Enforcement Division began keeping track in 1999. The State newspaper in Columbia reports that in 26 of the…
Duo Sought After Stolen Car Crashes Into Brick Pillar
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Authorities with the Columbia Police Department are looking for two car thieves after they allegedly fired shots from the vehicle they were in. Two male suspects bailed from the stolen vehicle after it crashed into the brick pillar of…
Restaurateur Who Brought Down Sheriff Charged With Murder
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Officials with the Lexington Police Department say an arrest has been made in the fatal shooting of a man Sunday night. Authorities say Gregorio Leon is charged with murder, attempted…
Lexington Police investigating suspicious death
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington Police Department officials are investigating a suspicious death on Riverchase Way near Corley Mill Road. Stay with ABC Columbia as more details about the case become available.
