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Students And The Effects Of The Pandemic

Period Project working to help young ladies during the school year

As students begin a new school year in South Carolina, one non-profit is shining light on an issue impacting many young ladies.

Local Living: Friday Night Laser Lights and more

In our look at Local Living, we are headed to the South Carolina State Museum

Investigation underway after decomposing body found in abandoned hotel

The Lexington Co. Coroner's Office says a body found in an abandoned hotel was so badly decomposed that the person's age and race could not be determined.

Governor McMaster holds ceremonial bill signing for Paid Parental Leave for School District Employees

Governor Henry McMaster holds ceremonial bill signing for Paid Parental Leave for School District Employees

Orangeburg DPS: Missing woman with medical issues found safe

The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety says a missing woman in need of her medications has been found safe.

DHEC, Dept. of Education to make overdose reversal drug available in schools

Earlier this year state lawmakers passed a law authorizing the agencies to create and update a list of lifesaving medications school nurses are authorized to use.

Storms blow through Midlands leaving damage

Authorities say a woman and her 8 month old infant were inside the SUV when tree landed onto of the jeep.

Suspect who is accused of evading police twice is arrested

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office call him an "elusive" suspect they say escaped being captured twice in as many weeks is behind bars tonight.

Feeding the Homeless: City of Columbia announces meal sharing plan

Feeding the Homeless- City of Columbia officials say they have been working to develop a meal sharing plan for feeding the homeless

Carolina Panthers host pep rally at St. Matthews K8 School

The Carolina Panthers held an "Encouragement Pep Rally" at St. Matthews K8 School -- highlighting reading, healthy eating, and making sure students have the school supplies they need.

Columbia Police continue to investigate shooting at apartment

Columbia Police say Violent Crime investigators continue to review surveillance video from Monday night's shooting at the Colony Apartments

NASCAR will return to Darlington Raceway Labor Day Weekend

Arrest made in fatal Sumter shooting

Investigators say Travis Wright has been arrested and charged with the murder of Adrian McCray.

ABC Columbia tracking some afternoon storms

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Severe weather is on the way, with warnings issued in the western part of the Midlands, moving east. Our Tyler Ryan will continue to monitor this fast moving storm. Per NWS Columbia: Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Pomaria…

City of Columbia set to announce meal sharing plan for feeding the homeless

City of Columbia officials say they have been working to develop a meal sharing plan for feeding the homeless.

Gas prices falling slightly in the Midlands

According to Gas Buddy, the average price for a gallon of regular in Columbia is $3.42 per gallon

City of Columbia officials unveil new parking device 'The Barnacle"

City Parking officials introduced the Barnacle, an immobilization device they say, will be used in lieu of towing vehicles off high traffic areas in the City. But, the city says this will not replace towing

Federal student loan forgiveness now underway

Starting Monday, hundreds of thousands of federal student loan borrowers will receive emails from their servicers with the subject line "Your student loans have been forgiven."

JUDICIAL REFORM: Attorney General aims to change the way judges in SC are appointed

Wilson says that the current system allows for potential abuse of power, conflict of interests and mistrust of judges.

City of Columbia introduces new device for parking violations

Starting today, if you are caught parking downtown with three or more unpaid citations older than 30 days and it exceeds $100 then you will have a barnacle placed on your vehicle.

Senator John Scott Jr.'s legacy remembered by fellow colleagues

"I can't say enough about, you know, him -- the person. The attitude and the determination. The competency. He was all of that plus more. You couldn't find a more dedicated individual," says Senator Stephens of District 39.