World Autism Awareness Day
ABC Columbia catches up with a local family to talk about their journey through Autism on World Autism Awareness Day.
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Taxpayers Choose Pros Due to Hacking
Two weeks and counting to file your federal income tax return. As ABC Columbia News found out, some South Carolinians, fearful of the statewide security breach backlash, are choosing to file the old fashioned way.
Columbia Police Chief Taking Leave of Absence
Columbia's police chief is stepping down, again.
Saluda mayor kills self after newspaper report
SALUDA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say the mayor of Saluda killed himself the same day a newspaper published a report questioning almost $38,000 in mileage reimbursements he received from the town.
Overturned Semi Blocking Portion of I-26
An accident involving an overturned tractor trailer has closed a portion of Interstate 26 in Orangeburg County Tuesday afternoon.
Gas Prices Beginning to Fall
Good news for those of you who need to top off that gas tank.
CSX Railroad Closings for Tuesday
Some drivers may run into another road block Tuesday, this time in both Cayce and Gaston.
SLED: SC murders up by 20+ percent in 2011
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State police say the number of murders in South Carolina went up more than 20 percent in 2011.
South Carolina Crime Numbers Down
Most violent crimes throughout the state have dropped according to SLED spokesperson Thom Berry. Still, one of the crimes that has not dropped is making a deadly jump.
Edventure Blood Donations
You have a chance to win a year membership to Edventure Childrens museum and save a life in the process.
Mayor Suicide
An upstate Mayor has died by his own hand. The Newberry County coroner's office has confirmed that Saluda Mayor Frank Addy Junior has died from a self inflicted gun shot wound.
Didn't Enroll in ProtectMyID? Read On...
The deadline to sign up for free credit monitoring has come and gone. Sunday, March 31, was the last day for victims of the Department of Revenue security breach to enroll for free credit monitoring services. However, there are still identity-saving steps you can take if you missed out.
Man arrested in 2005 beating death in Bowman
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A man charged in the beating death of a Bowman man in 2005 has been arrested by Orangeburg County sheriff's deputies.
Georgia-based SC soldier dies in Afghanistan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina soldier based in Georgia has died in Afghanistan.
CSX Railroad Closings for Monday
Some drivers may be re-routed Monday when going through Columbia and Cayce.
Signup deadline nears for free credit monitoring
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Time is running out to take advantage of free credit monitoring being offered by South Carolina after a massive hack of state taxpayer data.
Bill aims to boost SC students' reading abilities
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Students still struggling to read by the end of third grade would be held back for extra help under a bill that aims to boost children's chances of success through early intervention.
Car Crashes into Walmart
Authorities are still trying to figure out what led a California man to allegedly crash his car into a Walmart Store.
Church Shooting
Easter services turn deadly.
Deadline Sunday For ID Protection
The deadline for enrollment in Experian’s ProtectMyID is Sunday, March 31 for individuals to sign up for the free, one-year credit protection.
Massive Pile Up on Interstate 77 in NC kills 3
Massive Pile up on Interstate 77 in North Carolina kills 3 say officials.
High Chair Recall by BabyHome USA
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and BabyHome USA are recalling High Chairs Due to a Strangulation Hazard.
Univ. of South Carolina announces Commencement Speakers
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) (USC)-- The former U.S. secretary of defense, the home-grown lead singer for Hootie and the Blowfish and the former U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom are among the speakers for the May 2013 commencement ceremonies at the…
A History of Easter
This video is no longer available. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- How did the Resurrection get mixed in with a bunny and colored eggs, and what is the word "Easter" anyway? Here are some answers... check out this story.
Carolina Cup in Camden adding more officers
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are bringing in 135 officers to help patrol the Carolina Cup horse races in Camden.
