CFD: No injuries in house fire on Woodtrail Drive
The Columbia Fire Department says no one is injured after a house fire on Woodtrail Drive on Thursday night.
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Forestry Commission urges 'extreme caution' with outdoor burning
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The South Carolina Forestry Commission is asking anyone planning to do any outdoor burning whatsoever to use extreme caution. This request comes after the agency reports a huge…
PAY INCREASE: Gov. McMaster proposes raises for state law enforcement officers
“We extensively and comprehensively measured the pay of our officers and found in many cases that it was inadequate," McMaster said.
Local Living: Still time to register for Columbia Spring Youth Lacrosse League, preview of the Craftsmen's Spring Classic and more!
Local Living: Still time to register for Columbia Spring Youth Lacrosse League, preview of the Craftsmen's Spring Classic and more!
UofSC Symphony Orchestra performing tribute to the people of Ukraine
Tonight, UofSC's Symphony Orchestra will perform "The Great Gate of Kiev" as a final selection in Thursday's Rising Stars Symphony Series.
LCSD: Lexington County man accused of stabbing family member in Gaston
According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, a man is accused of stabbing his relative in Gaston Wednesday night.
CPD expanding special unit to respond to calls related to mental health
The Columbia Police Department is expanding a special unit staffed with counselors to respond to mental health or behavioral related calls for service.
Richland County Council extends mask ordinance until May 1
Despite a drop in COVID-19 cases over the last several weeks, masks in Richland County will be required for another couple months.
Both drivers killed in two-vehicle collision on US-521 in Clarendon
South Carolina Highway Patrol says both drivers are dead after a two-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 521 in Clarendon today.
Kershaw County names late K-9 'Officer of the Year'
Kershaw Co, SC (WOLO) --- Sometimes the best officers have paws. Tuesday night the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office recognized K-9 officer Nala as its Officer of the Year. Her handler officer Randy Bass accepted…
Local Living: Shoe Drive, Craftsmen's Classic, Fair food, and more
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Here's a look at your Local Living packed full of events happening in the Midlands! Keep the Midlands Beautiful Shoe Drive The organization Keep the Midlands Beautiful is…
Consumer News: Gas prices spike again in SC and across Nation
Consumer News with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Grow Financial. COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prices at the pump continue rise. AAA says the average price in South Carolina is $3.48 a gallon. The…
Suspect arrested in Cayce church fire
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)--Police in Cayce say a man is in custody accused of setting fire to a church. Investigators say Paul Lavoie,53, is charged with burglary and arson. Police say he…
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS: What the addition of 10 new SROs means for Richland Two
“When something happens at a school, kids don’t hesitate to go to the SRO and tell them what’s going on or what somebody’s got," Lott said.
Coffee shop hiring people with disabilities opening in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A new coffee shop will soon make its debut in Columbia, one that focuses on giving opportunities to people with disabilities. Bitty & Beau’s Coffee is coming…
Attorneys for Dylann Roof ask US Supreme Court to weigh in
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Attorneys for convicted church shooter Dylann Roof have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide how to handle disagreements over mental illness-related evidence between capital defendants and their attorneys. Authorities have said Roof opened fire during…
Man wanted in Lexington for using counterfeit money
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Lexington are looking for a man they say is using counterfeit bills. Investigators say the man used the fraudulent money at the Fab'rik store in the Lexington Pavilion on Sunset…
Sumter couple wanted for fraudulent purchases
Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies in Sumter say a couple is accused of making more than $200 in fraudulent charges. Investigators say the purchases were made at a business on Camden Highway in Dalzell on…
SC AG joins Tik Tok investigation
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina Attorney General has joined a nation-wide investigation into social media platform Tik-Tok. The investigation focuses on whether nor not Tik Tok markets its platform to children and young adults while experts say its use can…
Overdose deaths increase by 59% in S.C. between 2019 and 2020, says DHEC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolina saw a significant increase in drug overdose deaths in 2020 during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. DHEC leaders say data confirms what they suspected that many people…
K9 posthumously named officer of the year
Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Sometimes the best officers have paws. Tuesday night the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office recognized K9 Officer Nala as its Officer of the Year. Her handler, Officer Randy Bass, accepted the…
COVID cases dropping at UofSC, Clemson
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Coronavirus cases are dropping at the state's two largest universities. At UofSC, a total of 20 students and 9 faculty and staff tested positive for the virus this week according to a university spokesperson. That's a handful fewer…
No excuse early voting bill passes SC House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina House has unanimously approved allowing two weeks of early voting and other changes to the state election laws. The 114-0 vote on Wednesday brought Democrats and Republicans together on issues that have been…
Bill allowing for Juneteenth holiday passes SC Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A bill that would allow state employees to take the Juneteenth holiday or any other day instead of Confederate Memorial Day has unanimously passed the South Carolina Senate. The bill began as a proposal to add…
Local Living: Weekend Jazz Fest and Baseball!
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Newberry College is hosting its 64th Jazz Festival this weekend. This Friday and Saturday, there will be concerts with two all-state jazz ensembles, performances by 49 middle and high…
