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Lexington PD search for man wanted on multiple arrest warrants

The Lexington Police Department is hoping you can help them locate a man they say is wanted on various active warrants for thefts from motor vehicles.

Local Living: Ice hockey for a cause, plus Latin Festival on Main St.

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In your look at Local Living, Columbia Fire Department will face the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Blueliners on the ice hockey rink for a good cause! The benefit game kicks off…

Ft. Jackson officials say soldier dies after being hospitalized for medical emergency

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Fort Jackson officials say a 17-year-old Pennsylvania Army National Guard Soldier died Thursday after being hospitalized for a medical emergency. According to officials, Private Alyssa Cahoon was transported by Fort Jackson EMS to an off-post hospital after…

Columbia International University hosts ribbon cutting for new Health Science Lab

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia International University is taking big steps in its plans to expand health care courses, including a nursing program. Friday, the university held a ribbon-cutting for the new 2,700 square foot Health…

Deputies: Suspects arrested in shooting that left teen dead

Richland Co., (S.C.)--Richland Co. deputies say three suspects are in custody in connection with the shooting death of a 17 year old boy. Deputies say they responded to Nexus Apartments in the Village at Sandhills on July 20th to a…

Former detention center officer charged with assault

Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)--A former Kershaw County Detention Center officer was booked into that very detention center after being charged with assault. According to SLED, Steven Payne is charged with second degree assault…

Lexington County Coroner identifies shooting victim, Deputies make arrest

LEXINGTON CO, SC (WOLO)- The Lexington County Coroner has identified a man who was shot and killed Thursday on Glenn Road. According to the coroner, 66 year old Michael Duane Funny, of West Columbia, was shot multiple times in the…

RCSD: Three suspects connected to multiple burglaries arrested at homeless camp

Richland County deputies have arrested three suspects connected to multiple burglaries at a homeless camp.

Increased law enforcement at Dreher High School after threat against school

Richland District One says there will be more law enforcement officers at Dreher High School today due to a threat made against the school.

RACE FOR GOVERNOR: Joe Cunningham and running mate Tally Casey meet with Columbia residents at local brewery

“We want to legalize marijuana. We want to legalize sports betting. We want to take that money and pay our teachers more," Cunningham said. "We want to look to eliminate the state income tax in South Carolina. It’s a message of freedom and it resonates throughout the entire state.”

Lexington deputies investigate shooting that leaves three injured

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting they say left three people injured.

Benedict College's Environmental Engineering program receives accreditation

Benedict College has become the 1st HBCU in South Carolina to receive accreditation for its Environmental Engineering program. Clemson University is the only other school in the state to have this accreditation for its Environmental Engineering program.

Local Living: Cola Jazz Fest and Movies in the park

Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In our look at Local Living, Cola Jazz is holding a membership anniversary party Sunday at 701 Whaley. Up next, Cola Jazz Fest takes place September…

SC Governor McMaster signs Family Leave Bill into law

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Thursday morning Gov. Henry McMaster signed the Family Leave Bill into law. The law provides state employees with up to six weeks of paid family leave for the birth, adoption,…

CSX performing rail maintenance, part of S. Assembly remains closed temporarily

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If your commute takes you near South Assembly street, you will need to find an alternate route. CSX railroad is performing maintenance on the tracks near South Assembly. According to Columbia Police,…

Lexington County Deputies arrest man accused of crashing into a patrol vehicle after pursuit

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)--Lexington County Deputies say 21 year old Devon Ray Shealy is facing multiple charges, accused of starting two pursuits and crashing into a patrol vehicle. Deputies say on…

All Pelion area schools eligible for no-cost meals

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Good news for parents with students in Pelion. According to a spokesperson for Lexington School Dist. One, the district is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision as part of…

Small fire under investigation at DJJ school

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for the Department of Juvenile Justice says there was a small fire on its Broad River Rd. campus Thursday morning. Officials say it was in the woodworking shop behind the Birchwood School, a staff member…

Police release picture of murder suspect's car in recent shooting

The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim in a recent shooting at North Pointe Estates.

Local Students, Economist, Reacts To Student Loan Relief

Local reactions to student loan relief

President Biden's decision to provide student loan relief will affect millions of former and current students across the nation, and here in Columbia. Some students at the University of South Carolina are excited about the relief. Dr. Breyon Williams, Education Economist with Mathematica Policy Research in Washington, D.C., and University of South Carolina graduate, says those who might disagree with President Biden's decision probably don't need to worry about the plan impacting them financially.