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.
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Four women who allegedly offered sexual acts to undercover police officers in exchange for cash have been arrested. Kimly Brice,32, Shondell Clippard, 40, Nicole Leonard, 33, and Wilhelmina Taylor, 48, are charged with prostitution police say.…
SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Authorities are hoping that store surveillance footage will help identify suspects wanted for breaking in to "The Station" in Mayesville Wednesday morning. Authorities say deputies responded to the store located at 5480 Florence Highway the suspects drove…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are asking for the community’s assistance in finding a suspect they say stole an electronic device from a local Target. Authorities say 40-year-old Matthew Smetana took an Apple Wi-Fi…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- If you happen to see a lot of Richland County officials wearing their denim Wednesday, no it's not dress down day. Instead, county officials are stepping into their jeans to raise awareness of rape and sexual…
PROSPERITY, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolina wants its children to get back to their roots, by getting their hands in the dirt. The South Carolina Farm to School program is accepting…
OKATIE, S.C. (AP) _ A woman's body has been found in a pond on a golf course in Beaufort County. The Island Packet of Hilton Head reports that two golfers at the Callawassie Island Clubhouse course in Okatie found the…
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Officials with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department tell ABC Columbia that they are investigating a death that occurred along the 6000 block of Edmund Highway. According to the department's Twitter account, crime scene investigators responded to…
[gtxvideo vid='zqYo2tQK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zqYo2tQK.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Midlands Gives'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- More than 375 local nonprofits will participate in the third annual 'Midlands Gives', a 24-hour online giving challenge presented by Central Carolina Community Foundation. The online day of giving is…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gov. Nikki Haley is going to Washington to voice her concerns over the possible transfer of Guantanamo detainees to sites including South Carolina. Haley's office says the governor is among those testifying Thursday before the U.S.…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday is Children's Advocacy day at the State House. The goal, to work to provide services to children across the state who are victims of abuse. Attorney General Alan Wilson is attending the event. City of Columbia…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The City of Columbia has repealed the boil water advisory for water customers of Allen Benedict Court Apartments at 1810 Allen Benedict Court. Officials say a six inch water main break was to blame. Residents in this area were encouraged…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ Republican Donald Trump is aiming for a sweep of all five Northeastern states holding primaries today. For the Democrats, Tuesday's contests offer Bernie Sanders one of his last, best chances to gain ground on front-runner Hillary Clinton,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Nearly everyone who's behind bars will return to their communities. In South Carolina, about 900 people leave our prisons every month. About 18 months ago, the Department of…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — On Sunday night, dozens were displaced from their homes after a fire broke out at the Lake Shore Village Apartment Complex. “It blew it up like a bomb,” said neighbor Raymond Toshay. Toshay described the…
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO) --- Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon says "Busy" sums up his first year in office. Following the four decade reign of former Lexington Sheriff James Metts, Koon wanted to bring the office back to the basics.…
