Watch: Black History Extravaganza
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department Invites the Public to Celebrate Black History Month
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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.
Family of Six Loses Home in Fire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A family of six lost their home off Bush River Road, when it caught fire due to an electrical malfunction, Columbia Fire Department said. Officials said this happened in the 1600 block of Luster Lane. Damage…
Deputies: Woman arrested after cutting her husband
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's deputies say they arrested a Columbia woman, after she cut her husband with a knife, when he tried to stop her from cutting his tires. Deputies say this happened around 3 a.m. Sunday…
VIDEO: Forest Acres teen to embark on 110 mile trek for veterans
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WOLO) - A Forest Acres teenage is set to embark on a 110 mile trek to raise awareness about the issues veterans and active duty members face. 16-year-old Ellerbe Kinard…
WATCH: Taking the Plunge for Special Olympics South Carolina
LAKE MURRAY, S.C. (WOLO) - More than 200 people took the plunge for Special Olympics South Carolina Saturday afternoon at Lake Murray. The S.C. Department of Public Safety held the fourth annual "Polar Plunge." Organizers…
Watch: An Unforgettable Midlands' Love Story
A Midland's couple shares their story of love and how they're coping following an Alzheimer's diagnosis.
VIDEO: Sheriff: Man shoots, kills 17-year-old after theft
CAMDEN, S.C. (WOLO) -- Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says a Camden man has been charged, after shooting and killing a 17-year-old, who was running away from the man's property after stealing…
Watch: Fur-Ever Pet Sale
Pet Adoption Sale Valentine's Weekend
Richland County Sheriff's Dept. Launches New Phone App
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department launched a new mobile app for midlands residents this week. The app was launched in an effort to stay up to date with modern technology and provide a medium for…
Deputies Say Death at Murrells Inlet Motel Suspicious
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (AP) _ Georgetown County sheriff's deputies say the death of a man whose body was found in a motel in Murrells Inlet is suspicious. Coroner Kenneth Johnson tells media outlets that 37-year-old Gary Kyle Smith of Lancaster…
Dutch Fork Graduate, Track Standout Killed in Accident
Holly Springs, MS (Jackson Clarion-Ledger)--A Dutch Fork High School graduate and multi-sport athlete at the University of Mississippi has died. Ty Laporte died in a car accident near Holly Springs, MS early Friday morning, according to Ole Miss officials. She…
Police: Fire Captain Charged with Assault
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A Columbia fire captain is facing a charge of inappropriately touching a male co-worker. Investigators say the incident took place on October 6th when Rish was working at a home on Blume Crt. Rish is charged with second…
Kasich Campaigns in Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- In our Vote 2016 coverage, one candidate is hoping nice guys don't finish last. Ohio governor and republican presidential candidate John Kasich spoke to the South Carolina chamber of commerce Friday afternoon. During his campaign Kasich says he…
Frank Underwood Opens "Campaign Office" in Greenville
Greenville, S.C. (WOLO)A fictional presidential candidate is making his presence felt in the state as well. President and South Carolina native Frank Underwood, played by Kevin Spacey in the Netflix series 'House of Cards' opened a campaign office on Main…
WATCH: Meet "Clyde" Pawmetto Lifeline's Pet of the Week
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Watch: Columbia Fireflies Job Fair
It's almost time to play ball and the Columbia Fireflies are looking to make a home run with new hires.
Governor Nikki Haley Pushes for Voting Process Change
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)-- The governor could appoint South Carolina's top educator under legislation approved by the House. The measure sent to the Senate on Thursday would ask voters whether the state superintendent should continue to be elected or chosen by…
Watch: Public Meeting Thursday Night for Gills Creek Greenway Project
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Richland County Penny Program is holding a public meeting Thursday night to get feedback from residents on the Gills Creek Greenway project. The project is proposing a greenway in three different sections along Gills Creek.…
