SC parents have a new way to apply for child support
Parents in need in South Carolina have a new way to apply for child-support services.
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Local Living: Slip and Slide fun, plus Laser Lights in the Midlands
Local Living on ABC Columbia is brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In our look at Local Living, Post Malone is coming to Columbia. The singer, songwriter has scheduled a show at…
Residents turning to pawn shops due to inflation, gas prices
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Inflation has put a strain on some households. In Columbia, some people are seeking to pawn items as a way to make ends meet. “In this day and time…
Three digit suicide hotline available starting Saturday
Beginning this Saturday, a new three digit suicide and crisis lifeline will be available for callers nationwide. By dialing 9-8-8 on any phone, instead of the previously used ten digit number, free and confidential support will be provided for anyone in distress or experiencing a crisis twenty four hours a day and seven days a week.
Governor takes part in South Carolina Preservation Awards at State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- At the State House Wednesday, Governor Henry McMaster took part in the annual Preservation Awards. According to organizers, since 1995 the SC Department of Archives and History, along with Preservation South…
Columbia police investigating downtown stabbing
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Officers with the Columbia Police Dept. say they are investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting in downtown. Investigators say it happened at the intersection of Calhoun and Main Streets. Police say the victim…
AP: Planned Parenthood sues over 6-week abortion ban in S.C.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) --Abortion access advocates have filed a lawsuit in South Carolina to block the state's law banning abortion around six weeks. It's the latest installment of a long legal battle over the so-called fetal heartbeat bill. Republican Gov.…
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham reacts to annual inflation report
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina's U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a Senate Budget committee ranking member, reacted to the new report on annual inflation hitting 9.1 percent. Graham (R-South Carolina) made the following statement on annual inflation hitting 9.1 percent.…
Urban farm City Roots expanding in Richland Co.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A family owned urban farm in Richland Co. is expanding. Wednesday the governor's office announced city roots is undergoing a more than four million dollar expansion and will add sixty new jobs. the farm is adding a…
DSS launches child support services portal
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Parents in need in South Carolina have a new way to apply for child-support services. Wednesday the Department of Social Services announced the launch of a new custodial parent portal which…
SLED responds to weekend incident at DJJ
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--We're learning new details about an incident at the Department of Juvenile Justice over the weekend, where a group of teens broke into a school building at the Broad River Rd. complex. Officials say on Sunday, seven teens…
Chapin business owner sentenced for sexual exploitation of a minor
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A Chapin business owner sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor. A spokesperson for the 11th Circuit Solicitor's Office says Travis Hammack owner of Paddle South…
Gas prices continue steady decline in Midlands
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO, CNN)-- Gas prices have been declining steadily in the Midlands. According to gasbuddy.com, the average price of gas for a gallon of regular in the Columbia area is $3.95 a gallon. That's down eleven cents from a…
South Carolina State University introduces new men's basketball coach
The South Carolina State Bulldogs have a new men's basketball coach.
City of Columbia set to hold grand opening for new business in the Vista
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Thursday July 21, the City of Columbia, along with the Vista Guild, will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting for the newest business in the Vista district. Boku Kitchen and Saloon is set to open its doors.…
All lanes back open after tractor-trailer wreck on I-77 near Shop Road
Highway Patrol says all lanes are back open after a tractor-trailer wreck on I-77 North near Shop Road this morning.
$440 million dollars up for grabs in the Mega Millions drawing
The Mega Millions drawing is worth $440 million dollars!
Richland County Deputy recovering after highway crash
The Richland County Sheriff's Department in l0oking into a crash involving one of their deputies
GROWING SODA CITY: Five Points innovation center hopes to become tech hub for Columbia entrepreneurs
For local leaders, it’s about diversifying Columbia’s economy while growing it.
SC State Museum reacts to new images released by James Webb Telescope
The South Carolina State Museum held a viewing party for NASA’s release of the James Webb telescope images. Guests were invited to watch the live broadcast and join in on the excitement.
Curtis Wilson sits down with Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott to talk 'On Patrol Live' on Reelz
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A television favorite is coming back, and one of ABC Columbia's own will be front and center. Live PD, which was previously cancelled by A&E, will return as On Patrol…
Local Living: Cayce Wiffle Ball, plus Blood Drive and Back to School bash
Local Living on ABC Columbia is brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-In our look at Local Living, one local police department is looking to bring the community together with a wiffle…
Alex Murdaugh disbarred from practice of law in SC by Supreme Court
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--In an afternoon filing, the South Carolina Supreme Court disbarred Alex Murdaugh Tuesday afternoon. The following was written in the order. 'Based on his admitted reprehensible misconduct, we hereby disbar Respondent Richard Alexander Murdaugh from the practice of…
RCSD: Missing teen that may have been in danger is found safe
Richland County deputies say a missing teenager they believed may have been in danger has been found safe.
DHEC: 13,164 COVID-19 cases reported in weekly update for SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is reporting the latest Coronavirus case numbers. According to DHEC, the weekly COVID-19 update for July 3-9 reported 13,164 new cases. The percent positive was 22.9%. DHEC reported…
