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Police: Woman Wanted for Pawning Stolen Musical Instrument
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are requesting the community’s assistance in locating a suspect wanted for pawning a stolen musical instrument. Authorities say 37-year-old Latasha Wicker went to the Best Deal Pawn Shop located…
W. Cola Man Dies Days After Hit-and-Run
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal hit and run accident that occurred at the junction of I-26 and I-126 Wednesday. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said 20-year-old Shawn Smith of West Columbia died…
WATCH: Walk at Lunch Day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- National Walk at Lunch Day will be held Thursday, April 28th at the State House. Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, the event promotes a health lifestyle. ABC Columbia's Crysty Vaughan sits down…
Watch: Columbia Apartment Fire leaves dozens out of a home
Columbia Fire officials are working to determine the cause of an apartment fire in Southeast Richland County. It happened at Lakeshore Village Apartments, located at 7645 Garners Ferry Road. Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins says they believe the fire started…
Ex-Boyfriend Shot After Breaking into House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -Richland County Sheriff's deputies say an ex-boyfriend was shot, after he broke into the victim's house through a window early Sunday morning. Officials say it happened on Bent Tree Lane around 4:30 a.m. We're told an acquaintance…
CFD Investigates Fire at SE Richland Co. Apartment Complex
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Fire officials are working to determine the cause of an apartment fire in Southeast Richland County. It happened at Lakeshore Village Apartments, located at 7645 Garners Ferry Road. Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins says they…
Temporary Closure of Lincoln Street
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Make arrangements to detour if your travels take you down parts of Lincoln Street in Downtown Columbia. According to Richland County officials, Lincoln Street, from College Street to Devine Street, will be temporarily closed. Officials say, the…
Mistrial declared in trial for murder of Chester councilman
WINNSBORO, S.C. (AP) - A mistrial has been declared in the murder trial of a man charged with killing a Chester city councilman. Local media outlets report a Fairfield County jury deliberated seven hours over two days before sending a…
Woman arrested for child abuse in Sumter faces charges in other states
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) - A woman arrested for child abuse in Sumter Friday, faces similar charges in other states, Sumter County Sheriff's Office investigators said Saturday. Authorities said Jaqueline Raysor, 55, has faced child abuse charges in Louisiana and Mississippi.…
Harleyville man killed in Orangeburg County crash
VANCE, S.C. (WOLO) - The Orangeburg County Coroner's Office reports Jamar Neals, 21, was killed in a crash on Lodge Hall Road in Vance early Saturday morning. We're told that Neals was froom Harleyville. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is…
Watch: SpARC Fest Funds Help SC Families
The 2nd Annual SpARC Fest will be held Saturday (4/23) from 2p.m. - 10 p.m. at Magnolia Farm Lodge, 631 Longtown Road, Ridgeway S.C. Admission is $10 cash with food and beverages available for purchase. Music Lineup: Chris Compton Pocket…
Artista Vista
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for a Gallery Crawl. Artista Vista takes place Saturday in the Congaree Vista. It will feature open houses and talks with local gallery owners. Event goers can take a look at paintings, pottery and sculpture.…
SC State Museum receives Million Dollar Donation
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) Breaking a record, the South Carolina State Museum has received a million dollar donation. According to museum officials, the South Carolina State Museum Foundation received the largest private monetary donation in its history in the amount of…
Kilbourne Rd. Residents Seek Traffic Calming Solutions
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Residents along Kilbourne Road in Columbia are asking the South Carolina Department of Transportation to take appropriate action to reduce the heavy traffic and high speeds in their neighborhood. "Very few people are obeying the…
Widow of Fallen Forest Acres Officer Continues Mission of 'Heroes in Blue'
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Since the death of her husband, a Forest Acres police officer, Kassy Alia has been hard at work advocating for families of law enforcement officers. Her husband, Gregory, was slain on Thursday, September 30, 2015 and just…
Watch: Volunteers revamp flood ravaged home
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Cathern Davis' Harlem Street home might look like a mess now, but she says it's a miracle in the making. Davis' home, like so many others across the State, sustained severe damage during October's flood. She…
Suspect in chase, deputy shooting on I-95 had 'lengthy history,' says sheriff
SANTEE, S.C. (WCIV) — A man accused of kidnapping his wife at gunpoint and leading officers on an hour-long chase was wounded in a shootout with police after crashing his car on I-95 Thursday.…
Watch: Pawmetto Pick Foster Kittens
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Pawmetto Lifeline reports they are having an influx of cats and kittens at the shelter. Shelters are often overrun with kittens this time of year and Pawmetto Lifeline is looking for foster homes for the animals. Our…
Watch: 5k to Save the Day for Midlands Girl
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Saturday, the Superhero 5k will be held at Saluda Shoals Park to raise money for a rare nerve disease that impacts hundreds of children, including Lexington County resident Jillian Nava. "She is wild, fun,…
Person of Interest Sought in Overnight Shooting
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Investigators with the Columbia Police Department have released a surveillance picture of a person of interest in a shooting incident that occurred Wednesday night at a convenience store. Officials are asking for the public's help identifying and…
Watch: First Week Numbers in Favor of Fireflies
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Thursday marks one week since the Fireflies inaugural game at Spirit Communications Park in front of a sold out stadium. The games since haven't been sell outs, but team leaders are pleased with turnout thus far…
Watch: Edventure Ladies Night Out
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for a "Ladies Night Out" with shopping and food and fundraising. Edventure Children's Museum will host the event on May 5, 2016. Tickets are available now for the fundraiser. ABC Columbia's Crysty Vaughan sits down…
Watch: Columbia Police investigating Shooting
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) - - Columbia Police are investigating an overnight shooting near West Beltline. Police say the victim was shot multiple times and they believe it's an isolated incident. [gtxvideo vid='96ya4GQW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/96ya4GQW.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Columbia Police investigating Shooting']
SC Lawmaker Proposing New Viagra Bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)--A South Carolina lawmaker is proposing that men who want to get Viagra or other drugs to help them have sex wait for 24 hours and get a sworn statement from their sexual partners detailing their problems. Rep.…
