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Two winning lottery tickets sold in the Midlands

The tickets were sold in Lexington and Sumter

SC-202 back open after gas tanker overturned in Little Mountain

A gasoline tanker that rolled over on SC-202 in Little Mountain Monday morning causing a fuel leak has been cleared and the road is back open.

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USC, Lexington School District One invited to Capitol Hill

In tonight's ABC's of Education, we're highlighting how some area students are blazing a trail in S.T.E.M. fields.

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Lexington PD searches for car involved in Hit and Run

The Lexington Police Department is asking members of the public to be on the look out for a car they say was involved in a hit and run incident Thursday May 4, 2023.

I-26 bridge repairs underway

The Department of Transportation says it is bridging the gap to the future.

Richland Co. seeks public input on proposed 2023-2024 budget

Richland County is asking for the public's input on its operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Traffic Update: Sunset Blvd, Northside Blvd outbound lanes reopened

Lexington Police says all lanes of Sunset Boulevard and Northside Boulevard have reopened following a two vehicle collision.

Goodyear Blimp spotted flying over Columbia

ABC Columbia's Chief Photographer Rich Wandover took this photo of the Goodyear blimp as it made its way across the Midlands today.

Sumter Police: 4 charged in storage unit break-ins

Sumter Police has charged four people in connection with unrelated storage unit break-ins.

Carolina Squat bill passes House and Senate

Other states like North Carolina and Virginia have banned the Carolina Squat, saying it makes it too difficult for the driver to see over the truck's dashboard.

Kershaw Co. man out on bond for alleged sex crimes arrested again

Deputies say Hunter West was arrested on 16 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor after receiving multiple multiple tips from the national center for missing and exploited children.

Lexington School District One opens school safety dialogue

Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- In tonight's ABC's of Education, Lexington School District One wants to start a dialogue about school safety. With school threats being reported across the county, the district says…

Bill protecting identity of companies who supply lethal injection drugs passes SC Senate

A bill that protects the identities of pharmaceutical companies who supply drug used for capital punishment has now passed.

8th graders test scores fall slightly during pandemic

New data shows the pandemic caused 8th graders to fall behind in two specific subjects, where children showed lack a basic understanding of either subject.

Gov. McMaster, emergency management team meet for Hurricane Preparedness exercise

South Carolina is preparing for hurricane season.

Today is International Firefighters' Day

Today is International FireFighters' Day and the Columbia-Richland Fire Department is hoping to inspire the next generation of firefighters.

Governor McMaster joins lawmakers for National Day of Prayer

Dozens gathered at the State House today for The National Day of Prayer.

Richland deputies conduct search near Killian Road after driver flees

Richland County Sheriff's Department says there was a search for a subject near Farrow Road and Killian Road.

Police: Man arrested in possible dogfighting operation

According to investigators, during a search of Williams' home, police found equipment used in dogfighting and two pitbulls, one which had been neglected and showed scars reminiscent of dogfighting.