Sen. Graham on investigation into 2020 election "constitutional overreach"
Senator Lindsey Graham says he will go to Georgia if he must to fight the state's investigation into the 2020 election.
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Schools face staffing shortages heading into new year
Richland School District Two says it's facing dozens of staffing shortages heading into the new school year, and it's working to fill those vacant positions as quickly as they can.
Columbia Water to conduct 'system flush' after reports of strange odor
Columbia Water says they plan to conduct a "system flush" after getting reports about a strange odor in drinking water
Mega Millions Mania
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2 charged in connection to arson turned deadly
Two people have been arrested and charged in connection to a fire authorities say was intentionally set in Columbia. arrested for intentionally setting a fire in Columbia.
The U.S. Army Chaplain Corps celebrates its 247th birthday this Friday
This Friday the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps will celebrate its 247th birthday. This week is known as regimental week for the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps, and today starts the celebration that honors the history and the heritage of Army chaplains.
FUTURE OF THE PALMETTO STATE: Gov. McMaster announces multimillion dollar investment into technical college program
Coupled with $39 million allocated by the General Assembly in this year’s state budget, the program expects to train or retrain approximately 40,000 South Carolinians.
Local Living : K9-5K Run, Chris Lane, Back to School Bash, Fun Day
Here's a look at your Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health.
SC Governor announces $25 Million investment in Workforce Scholarships
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster today announced an additional $25 million investment into ‘Workforce Scholarships for the Future’. It is a program which covers tuition and fees for students at the state’s 16 technical colleges. According to the Governor,…
Manufacturer set to bring jobs, operations to Orangeburg County
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Governor'office announced Tuesday that an automotive parts manufacturer will invest 1.5 Million dollars in Orangeburg County for new operations. Kuntai (North Charleston) Limited Corporation (Kuntai), operations are expected…
RCSD arrests suspects in connection with arson
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Sheriff's Department has charged two people with arson. According to officials, Jennifer Clifton (DOB: 8/11/84) and Leroy Chambers (12/8/63) are each charged with 1st degree arson in connection with a fire. Both have…
SC Gas prices down again this week at the pump
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--There is some good news for your wallet. Gas prices in the Midlands have fallen another 18 cents in the past week. Gas Buddy says drivers in Columbia are paying an average…
Police investigate shooting at Forest Acres officer
Officials are investigating after reports of shots being fired at a vehicle of a forest acres police officer.
OCSO release sketch of suspect wanted in 'road rage' shooting
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's released a composite sketch of a suspect deputies say is involved in a shooting.
White House assessing if Monkey Pox is 'public health emergency'
The white house is assessing whether or not to declare monkey pox a "public health emergency" after the World Health Organization did just that this weekend.
BA5 Omicron Variant spreading more rapidly
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The newest omicron variant BA5 is causing a surge in cases. Prisma Health is warning people in the Midlands to take the necessary precautions to protect their health. Doctor Helmut Albrecht…
FENTANYL CRISIS: Columbia officials warn of deadly opioid, advise on how to combat overdoses
Fentanyl is prescribed in anesthesia or pain management but in much lower doses than the fentanyl-laced pills on the streets.
Local Living: Teacher recruitment fair, plus Guardians of the Night K9 5K
Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In our look at Local Living, grab the resumes. Richland School District Two is hosting a Recruitment Fair Tuesday, July…
Richland Co. Fire Marshal: Sunday morning fire that claimed life was intentionally set
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Fire Marshal's Office says it has determined that an early morning fire, Sunday, on Sands Street that took the life of one person, was intentionally set. According to investigators, they determined the fire…
GG Jackson staying home, signs with Gamecocks Monday
Consensus five-star prospect Gregory “GG” Jackson has signed a national letter of intent to join South Carolina’s 2022 recruiting class.
ON THE ROAD: NoMa neighborhood houses of Columbia's hidden gems
On Friday evenings from 6 to 9, the warehouse hosts The NoMa Flea.
COMET bus off road, down embankment
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police are investigating what caused a COMET Bus to go off the road and into an embankment. Columbia Fire officials say it happened on Colonial Drive and Surrey Street around…
RCSD: Shots fired at vehicle of Forest Acres Police Officer
FOREST ACRES, SC (WOLO)--A Forest Acres Police Officer was not injured, after police say shots were fired at the patrol car Monday morning. According to Richland County Sheriff's Deputies, around 1:30 am,…
Richland County Coroner identifies victim in early morning fire
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Coroner is releasing the name of the victim of an early morning fire in Columbia. Coroner Naida Rutherford identified the victim as Willie L. Kelly, 67, of…
SC Tax Free Weekend set for August
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Get ready to save a little on back to school shopping. The Sales Tax Weekend is set to kick off on August 5, 2022. According to the South Carolina Department of Revenue, items like school supplies, clothing…
