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Lexington -Richland District Five hosts school board debate

Candidates for the school board with Lexington -Richland School District Five all vying for your vote, came out to Irmo Middle School Tuesday night for a debate held by d-5’s Teacher forum

Your Voice, Your Vote: Rep. Heather Bauer faces former incumbent Kirkman Finlay III for second time

South Carolina House District 75 includes much of the eastern part of Soda City as well as part of Forest Acres.

SC Attorney General sues TikTok

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Tuesday afternoon, SC Attorney General Alan Wilson announced he is joining a bi-partisan coalition of 14 attorneys general filing separate lawsuits against social media platform TikTok for violating state consumer protection laws. “TikTok is knowingly addicting children…

Governor McMaster: SC officials monitoring Hurricane Milton amid Helene recovery efforts

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster continues to update recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene

Traffic stop nets 250 lbs. of marijuana

Florence Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Florence Co. say on Monday deputies stopped a vehicle for speeding on I-95 near David McLeod Blvd. Authorities say deputies searched the car and found 250 lbs. of marijuana. Investigators say Kevin Li, 25,…

Inmate dies at Midlands prison

Lee Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials with the SC Dept. of Corrections say an inmate died following a fight this morning at Lee Co. Correctional Facility. Investigators say Trenton Black, was taken to an area hospital following an altercation with his…

Sumter Co. Deputies investigating after child injured after shots fired into home

In Sumter County, Sumter County Deputies say a child is in critical condition after shots were fired at a home

Columbia police investigating suspicious death

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say they are investigating a suspicious death. Investigators say officers responded to Bluff Rd. Tuesday morning after a body was found by workers near the side of the road. The Richland Co. Coroner later identified…

RCSD deputy injured in crash

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--A spokesperson for the Richland Co. Sheriff's Department says a deputy was involved in an accident Tuesday morning. Authorities say the deputy was responding to an emergency call for service at the intersection of Shop Rd. and…

U.S. Army partners with Orangeburg airport to help N.C. community hit by Helene

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --- This week the U.S. Army's Columbia recruiting battalion is responding to areas impacted by hurricane Helene. The military organization partnered with the Orangeburg Municipal Airport to supply food, bottled water,…

RCSD searches for man missing since last week

The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for help locating a 28 year old man missing since last week

McMaster: 23 counties in SC eligible for personal and public FEMA aid due to Helene

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster continues to update the state on recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. The governor confirmed the death toll from the storm in the state stands at 48.

Overnight Detours scheduled at Colonial Life Blvd I-126 ramp

According to the SC Department of Transportation they will conduct temporary overnight closures of the existing Colonial Life Boulevard on-ramp to I-126 Eastbound.

Columbia Fireflies hosting Hurricane Helene disaster relief drive

The Columbia Fireflies are partnering with the Charleston Riverdogs, Greenville Drive and Myrtle Beach Pelicans to host a disaster relief drive. Our Crysty Vaughan has details.

Governor, state leaders update Helene response, watching Milton

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster and other state agency leaders held a news conference Monday afternoon at South Carolina Emergency Management Division. The governor confirmed there have no new deaths attributed to…

Lexington County opens new Debris Collection site for Helene debris

Lexington County officials have opened a new debris collection site following Hurricane Helene, here's ABC Columbia's Crysty Vaughan with the details.

Two Saluda County Volunteer firefighters laid to rest

Over the weekend, two Saluda County volunteer firefighters, who died while responding to Hurricane Helene, were laid to rest.

Fairfield Co. woman charged with food stamp fraud

Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials with the Department of Social Services say a Fairfield Co. woman fraudulently received $15,803 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP benefits. A spokesperson for the organization says Malaya Fee, 35 was charged with Fraudulent…

Rev. Franklin Graham Speaks About Helene Efforts

Rev. Franklin Graham talked exclusively with WCCB News @ Ten anchor Morgan Fogarty about what's happening in western North Carolina and what you can do to help. WCCB is a sister station to ABC Columbia.

FEMA warns of scams following hurricane Helene

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is warning of scams following hurricane Helene.

Richland County added to list of counties to receive expedited federal individual assistance

Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) announced on Friday, Oct. 4, that Richland County is now among the counties that are eligible to receive expedited federal individual disaster assistance following Hurricane Helene.