Historic Church Gets New Digs
One of the oldest churches in Columbia gets ready to open new sanctuary.
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Voter ID Law Showing Promise
The State Election Commission says the Controversial Voter ID law appears to be working.
Toddler Killed In Greenwood Accident
A toddler was killed Saturday after authorities say she was hit by an suv at a area park.
Woman dies in boating wreck on Lake Marion
SUMMERTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a Sumter woman has died in an early morning boating wreck on Lake Marion.
Columbia mayor regrets Fla. strip club trip
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says he regrets going on a trip that included a visit to a Florida strip club with a business partner who recently was convicted on felony racketeering charges.
Columbia offering blues, barbecue for 4th
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Music and food are part of a holiday celebration scheduled for Columbia this weekend.
Thomas Ravenel Makes A Major Announcement
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Former State Treasurer Thomas Ravenel says he is running as an independent for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Lindsey Graham.
Fireworks: What you need to know.
4th of July and fireworks go hand-in-hand, but there are some things you need to know.
Jurors: Deadlocked on SC State trustee case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Jurors considering corruption charges against a former South Carolina State University trustee say they are deadlocked after three days of deliberation.
Bond set for 3 men tied to SC sheriff's case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Bond has been set for three men linked to the federal corruption case of South Carolina's longest-serving sheriff.
Busy travel weekend in store for South Carolina
Many people are getting ready to celebrate the holiday with family and friends.
Arthur makes landfall in North Carolina
The first named storm of the 2014 Atlantic hurricane season has made landfall in North Carolina.
Happy Independence Day!
Happy Independence Day from ABC Columbia!
Mayor Benjamin Releases Statement Following Pinson Verdict
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin seeks to clear his own name in the aftermath of his friend and former business partner, Jonathan Pinson, being convicted of federal public corruption.
Lancaster Boy Suffers Heat Stroke Inside Locked Car
Lancaster, SC (WOLO)- A 3-year-old boy is in critical condition tonight after suffering from heat stroke after he accidentally locked himself inside a car in Lancaster.
Arthur Now Hurricane: Takes Aim at Carolina Coast
The July 4th Holiday could be a wet and windy one as Hurricane Arthur churns towards the coast. Arthur, the first named storm of the 2014 Atlantic hurricane season, is gaining strength.
Pinson 'Guilty,' Robinson 'Not Guilty'
A jury has found former South Carolina State University trustee Jonathan Pinson guilty on 29 of 45 counts including racketeering in his corruption trial.
Soldier Surprises Family
Just in time for the 4th of July holiday, a soldier is home with her family after a lunchtime surprise.
Man killed, wife injured in Columbia shooting
COLIUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County sheriff's deputies say a man has been killed and his wife injured after the woman's brother started shooting in a Columbia apartment.
Fatal Accident Closes Parts of I-20
We have a word of warning for drivers traveling along Interstate 20 in Lexington County Thursday morning.
Hurricane Arthur skirts with South Carolina's coast
We are keeping our eyes on the tropics Thursday as Hurricane Arthur skirts along South Carolina's coast.
Boston Pops' annual July Fourth show a day early
The annual Boston Pops Fourth of July concert and fireworks show has been moved up a day because of potential heavy rain ahead of Hurricane Arthur.
Grilling Safety
Before you fire up the grill, make sure you're holiday plans don't go up in smoke.
Union County Jail Guard Charged with Assault
UNION, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say an officer at the Union County jail has been arrested after pushing a female inmate against a wall, causing her to cut her head.
Cigarette Burglary In Sumter
Sumter, SC (WOLO)-Police in Sumter need your help identifying a man who they say broke into at least three local businesses, stealing cartons of cigarettes. The Newports were valued at nearly 4-thousand dollars.
