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Governor McMaster releases statement on S.C. Supreme Court's Ruling on Fetal Heartbeat Act

Governor Henry McMaster today releases statement in response to the South Carolina Supreme Court's ruling on the state's Fetal Heartbeat Act

Attorney General releases statement on SC Supreme Court ruling on six week abortion ban

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson made the following statement about the South Carolina Supreme Court's ruling on the state's Fetal Heartbeat law

South Carolina Supreme Court rules state's six week abortion ban unconstitutional

The South Carolina Supreme Court today in ruled the state's 6 week abortion ban is unconstitutional

ABC Columbia and Red Cross thank all who donated at drive: there is still time to give blood

People from all across the Midlands came out to give the gift of life. And it is not too late to donate blood.

West Columbia Riverwalk temporarily closed due to flooding

West Columbia Riverwalk is temporarily closed to the public due to flooding

Rock legends The Eagles coming to Columbia

"You can check out any time you like...but you can never leave."

Body found in clothing donation bin identified

he Kershaw County Coroner, David West has released the identify of a body found over the weekend in a bin for clothing donations

Midlands residents give the gift of life at New Year's Blood Drive

The Red Cross says that blood can only be stored for about a month and a half, which is why regular donors are so important.

RCSD investigates deadly shooting in broad daylight

The Richland County Sheriff's Department investigates deadly shooting along Winter Park Drive

CPD arrests suspect accused of deadly shooting

Columbia Police arrest a man suspected in a deadly shooting at the Latimor Manor Apartments in the 100 block on Lorick Circle.

MUSC: Increase in children accidentally poisoned by cannabis edibles

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A recent study shows an increase of children under the age of six accidentally poisoned by cannabis edibles from 2017 to 2021. The findings reveal more than 7,000 cases…

City of Columbia introduces SHINE home improvement program, seeking contractors

The City of Columbia's Community Development Department is introducing a new home improvement program called SHINE, or Single-family Housing Improvements for Neighborhood Enhancement.

Local Living: Free Fridays and Grinding of the Greens

Free Fridays for Lexington and Richland Residents at the Zoo and Grinding of the Greens

Midlands woman shares importance of donating blood

“I am so thankful," she said. "I would not be here for my kids if people hadn’t donated. I will forever be appreciative.”

Flooding on part of I-20 from severe weather is now clear says SC DOT

According to an update from SC DOT, Flooding on I-20 East bound, 1 mile West of Exit 68 is now clear

Give the gift of life today at the ABC Columbia/Red Cross Blood Drive

The Blood Drive will take place on January 4, 2023 from Noon-7pm at Flight Adventure Park at Sandhill off Fashion Drive

Tyler Ryan tracking the storms- Midlands clearing up this afternoon

ABC COLUMBIA FORECAST Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- ABC Columbia's Tyler Ryan and Chief Meteorologist John Farley are tracking the storms. This latest update, at Noon, has the forecast for this afternoon clearing as the…

WEATHER: Tornado Watch issued for much of the Midlands

Tyler Ryan has the latest on the watch and what it means for the day

ABC Columbia- Red Cross Blood Drive today

ABC Columbia is proud to partner with the Red Cross for a New Year's Blood Drive.

Mega Millions jackpot jumps to estimated $785 Million

The first Mega Millions drawing of the new year is a big one.

FDA issues new rules for pharmacies to offer abortion pill

The abortion pill mifepristone is safe enough that retail pharmacies can begin dispensing it so long as a certified health care provider prescribes the drug and if that pharmacy meets certain requirements, according to new rules published Tuesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.