WEATHER: Tornado Watch issued for much of the Midlands
Tyler Ryan has the latest on the watch and what it means for the day
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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: 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.
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
Troopers searching for truck in fatal hit and run
Investigators say it happened near the intersection of Fish Hatchery Rd. and Kimmey Rd.
SC DHEC promoting healthy habits as part of National Birth Defect Awareness month
January is National Birth Defect Awareness month
Pet of the Week: Beethoven
There's nothing like a new puppy to ring in a new year! This 3-month-old is ready to find his 'furever' home! Can you help?
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden kicks off New Year with 'Free Fridays' for Lexington/Richland residents
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is kicking off another New Year with the return of Free Fridays for specific residents
Fairfield County Coroner identifies body found in December
The Fairfield County Coroner has identified a man who was found on December 29, 2022
ABC Columbia and Red Cross host January 4 Blood Drive
ABC Columbia is proud to partner with the Red Cross for a New Year's Blood Drive
Man wanted for a fatal New Year's Eve shooting in Sumter turns himself in
Sumter Police are searching for a man wanted for a fatal shooting on New Year's Eve has turned himself in Tuesday.
NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS: How to keep your fitness goals for 2023
Even on the second day of the year, Brickhouse Gym in Columbia was full of people trying to get going on their 2023 fitness goals.
State senator ticketed for public intoxication
According to a statement released by State Sen. Tom Davis, he was sitting in his car for over an hour after he realized he drank too much and should not be driving.
Missing Lake Murray diver identifed
LAKE MURRAY SC (WOLO) - The Lake Murray diver, who went missing last Wednesday and recovered yesterday by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Dive Team Sunday morning has been identified. According Lexington Country Coroner Margaret Fisher, in a…
ABC Columbia partnering with the American Red Cross for blood drive in the New Year
January is National Blood Donor month and ABC Columbia is proud to partner with the Red Cross for a New Year's Blood Drive January 4
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from ABC Columbia
