New Columbia mayor leads first city council meeting
The meeting began with a state legislative update.
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Clarendon County man accused of taking video of himself shooting a dog
The Clarendon County Sheriff's Office says a 19-year-old man is accused of taking a video of himself throwing a dog in a hole and shooting it multiple times.
Local Living: Midlands school districts looking to hire teachers this month, check out the acts coming to CLA and more!
Local Living: Midlands school districts looking to hire teachers this month, check out the acts coming to CLA and more!
Richland County Economic Development Office shares annual growth report
The more than $350 million of investment in the past year is the second-highest level ever for the county.
Lexington School District Three learning virtually due to COVID-19 spread
Lexington County School District Three says students are learning virtually through this Friday, January 21.
Thousands of residents in Winnsboro, Jenkinsville and Mid-Carolina under boil water advisory
Nearly 7,000 Winnsboro, Ridgeway, Mid-Carolina and Jenkinsville residents are still under a boil water advisory, after the town's water plant lost power. This does not include Blythewood residents, but anyone in that area who lost water or water pressure do fall into the boil water advisory.
Mayor Rickenmann hosting first City Council meeting in his new position
Today, Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann is holding his first City Council meeting in his new position.
Comedian Katt Williams returns to Columbia
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Emmy Award winning Comedian and Actor Katt Williams is bringing the funny back to Columbia. Williams will hit the stage at…
Local Living: Columbia Fireflies looking for interns this season, learn more about the Betty White Challenge
Local Living: Columbia Fireflies looking for interns this season, learn more about the Betty White Challenge!
NCSO: Deputies looking for burglary suspect, detain person of interest
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office says deputies detained a person of interest after pursuing a burglary suspect in Chapin Monday morning. Authorities say they are still looking for another suspect.
Happy Martin Luther King Day from ABC Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Today ABC Columbia remembers the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. During our 5, 6, and 11pm newscasts we will take you to celebrations and service events honoring the late civil rights leader. "Darkness cannot…
Lexington Town Council member running to be the state's next superintendent of education
A Lexington Town Council member is throwing her hat in the running for state superintendent of education.
City of Columbia hosting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration virtually
The City of Columbia's 34th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will be held virtually today at 4 p.m.
SCEMD: Earthquake reported near Elgin over the weekend
On top of all the winter weather mayhem, the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed another earthquake in the Midlands this weekend.
Fairfield County Fire Service puts out structure fire after flames spread from fireplace
Officials with the Fairfield County Fire Service say units responded to a structure fire in Blair Sunday afternoon.
School District of Newberry County shift to virtual learning Jan.18 -21
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) - School District of Newberry County says its experiencing a high number of students and staff impacted by COVID-19. As a result, school district leaders say schools will shift…
Teen charged after a state sign was altered to include racial slur
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – The Sumter Police Department says a 17-year-old was taken into custody Sunday after a digital message board was altered to include a racial slur. Investigators say the teen is charged with aggravated breach of peace and…
Jazz Girls Day at the University of South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - This weekend young girls from middle and high schools in South Carolina were invited to join the jazz faculty at the University of South Carolina's school of music…
UPDATED: Sunday morning forecast
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) - Rain, ice, and even snow continues to pummel the Palmetto State, with the majority of the wintery mix impacting the midlands toward the northern areas. The Upstate continues…
GALLERY: Winter weather impacts the Midlands
Take a look at photos of damage caused by ice and freezing rain in the Midlands.
Police responding to downed tree in Richland County
Authorities are responding to a downed tree in a roadway in Richland County.
Tracking power outages across the Midlands
As winter conditions sweep through the Midlands, ABC Columbia is tracking power outages throughout the region.
Sunday morning weather update
ABC Columbia Chief Meteorologist John Farley keeps you up to date with the latest information about weather conditions in the Midlands.
Sunday Closings and Cancellations
City of West Columbia Parks Richland County Recreation Commission-All parks, community centers and the Linrick Golf Course closed Sunday. First Nazareth Baptist Church-All in-person activity cancelled. Richland Co. Recreation Commission-All parks and facilities. SC State Museum-Closed. Union UMC- Sunday services…
Sumter Police investigating racial slur on SCDOT sign
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Sumter police are investigating after they say someone tampered with a SCDOT sign near the US 76/Hwy. 378 bypass changing the message to a include a racial slur. In…
