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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.

Deputies investigate death after body found in donation bin

An investigation continues in Kershaw County after a body was found in a donation bin.

Cause determined in S. Lake Drive house fire

Fire officials released cause of fire that broke out at a Lexington home Monday morning.

Prisma Health doctors react to Damar Hamlin's injury

Doctors say that allowing your kids to play sports is a personal decision but one you should talk about with experts.

S.C. task force explore ways to recruit and retain teachers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - S.C. General Assembly is searching for better ways to support teachers across the state. The Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force has been working to bring back…

Local Living: Sc Jazz Masterworks Ensemble Presents “swingin’ Holidays”

Local Living: Grinding of the Greens

Keep the Midlands Beautiful is once again holding “the Grinding of the Greens.”

Incident report reveals additional details in state senator's public intoxication arrest

When the officer made contact with Davis, the officer says he had "extremely slurred speech" and "an odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from his person."

One killed in high speed chase through two Midlands counties

Officials say a passenger in the car was killed and the driver was seriously injured.

Eleven killed on SC roads during New Year's holiday period

By comparison, officials say 14 people died during the same period during the '21-'22 holiday period.

Mlk Jr Honor The Dream image courtesy Food Drive

Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive underway in Columbia

The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation are hosting the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive