Richland Two issues statement about allegations against employee
A spokesperson says the school district received an email about an alleged incident that was then brought up during Tuesday's board meeting.
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Mayor Steve Benjamin congratulates Daniel Rickenmann on runoff election victory
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin released a statement congratulating Daniel Rickenmann on being the next mayor-elect in the city.
State House flags to fly at half-staff Friday in honor of the late Sen. Hugh Leatherman
Governor Henry McMaster ordered flags at the State House to fly at half-staff, beginning this Friday, in honor of the late Senator Hugh K. Leatherman.
13th annual Bubbie's Jewish Food Festival in Columbia this weekend
The 13th annual Bubbie's Jewish Food Festival is this weekend at the Beth Shalom Synagogue in Columbia. Our Tyler Ryan has a preview of the take-out only event.
SCSO: Man wanted on domestic violence and kidnapping charges
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says deputies are looking for a man wanted on domestic violence and kidnapping charges.
Fireflies announce 2022 game times and promotional highlights
The Columbia Fireflies today announced game times and some promotional highlights for the upcoming 2022 season.
KCSO: One man shot multiple times in Camden
Kershaw deputies say a man was shot multiple times on Tuesday in Camden.
Daniel Rickenmann projected winner: New Columbia Mayor
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The latest runoff election results from Tuesday night project Daniel Rickenmann as the next mayor of Columbia. The latest results show Rickenmann with 10,550 votes, compared to…
Hand count of Columbia runoff election to take place Wednesday
Hand count of Columbia runoff election to take place Wednesday
Columbia Rotary Club donates shoes to Webber Elementary students
Tuesday, the Columbia Rotary Club donated 67 pairs of brand new shoes to students at Webber Elementary School.
Aditi Bussells projected as winner of Columbia City Council At-Large seat
According to the latest election results released Tuesday night, Aditi Bussells is projected as the winner of the Columbia City Council At-Large seat.
Evening results project Rickenmann as next Columbia mayor
The latest runoff election results from Tuesday night project Daniel Rickenmann as the next mayor of Columbia.
New technology room coming to Gallman Elementary with help from Samsung
Samsung is helping some Midlands students get a leg up in the world of technology.
Columbia runoff election coverage
ABC Columbia brings you continuing coverage of the runoff election in Columbia.
1 inmate dead, 3 injured in South Carolina prison fight
South Carolina corrections officials say an inmate has died after being stabbed in a fight with other prisoners.
CPD: Man arrested in NC for shooting at the Colony Apartments earlier this month
The Columbia Police Department says a 23-year-old man is charged with a shooting that injured another man at the Colony Apartments earlier this month.
Mayoral candidates in Columbia speak on issues at polling locations
Today, problems at several polling locations in the City of Columbia were reported as voters cast their ballots in the runoff. Richland County elections officials tell ABC Columbia News the problems with the machines are not preventing residents from voting. ABC Columbia’s Miya Payton spoke to both mayoral candidates about the issues.
Local Living: SC Oyster Festival this Sunday, check out "Lights Before Christmas" at the Riverbanks Zoo and more!
Local Living: SC Oyster Festival this Sunday, check out "Lights Before Christmas" at the Riverbanks Zoo and more!
Newberry County deputies investigating after four-year-old suffers gunshot wound
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office says deputies are investigating after a four-year-old was brought to a regional trauma center with a gunshot wound.
Deputies in Kershaw County investigating the death of a man on Love Road
Kershaw County deputies are investigating after the death of a man who was hit by a car following an argument with a neighbor.
Polling Place Problems reported in City of Columbia Runoff
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday there were reports of issues at several polling places, as voters cast their ballots in the City of Columbia runoff. ABC Columbia News received calls from voters. ABC Columbia News…
County: Precinct issues not preventing voting
Richland Co.(WOLO)--The director of the Richland County Elections and Voter Registration says issues have been reported at 11 different precincts Tuesday morning however they are not preventing residents from casting their ballots. Voters in Richland Co. are casting their ballots…
State Christmas tree to be lit at annual Governor's Carolighting
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The State Christmas tree will soon be all aglow. The 55-th annual Governor's Carolighting is this weekend at the South Carolina State House. Along with the lighting of the State Christmas Tree there…
S.C. Attorney General files lawsuit to halt healthcare worker vaccine mandate
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has taken the first step to block a mandate that would force healthcare workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19. A.G. Wilson filed the 49 page lawsuit Monday joining 11 other…
Columbia PD investigates deadly shooting
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Columbia Police Department is actively investigating a double shooting that took place in the 2200 block of Kenned Street around just after 10:30 Monday night. According to…
