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Columbia Police investigating suspicious death

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say they are investigating a suspicious death, of a female, at the 3000 block of Falling Springs Road. According to investigators, a neighbor made the discovery & called 911. If you have any information you…

Pawmetto Lifeline hosting Adoption Special event

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Hundreds of furry friends in the Midlands are looking for their forever homes, and you can help. Pawmetto Lifeline and Subaru are holding an adoption event Saturday  at their facility on Bower Parkway.…

DHEC: 984 new cases and 46 new Coronavirus deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Today, DHEC reported 984 new cases of COVID-19 and 46 new deaths. State Health officials also reported a percent positive of 5.0%. DHEC is hosting free Coronavirus vaccine sites across the state.…

AP: SC judge to hear arguments on Murdaugh assets

(AP) - A South Carolina judge will hear arguments from lawyers in three lawsuits who want the court to have independent representatives take control of the money and other assets of Alex Murdaugh. The court documents say they fear Murdaugh…

UofSC professor speaks about voter turnout in local elections

Columbia voters will head to the polls Tuesday to elect a new mayor, and it's a crowded race. ABC Columbia’s Miya Payton spoke with a political science professor at the University of South Carolina about the typical level of voter turnout for local elections. 

USGS: Two earthquakes reported near Jenkinsville

The United States Geological Survey reported a 1.8 magnitude earthquake near Jenkinsville just before 6:30 this morning. Officials reported a second earthquake in the same region just minutes later.

Police announce arrests in murder of Columbia seven-year old

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia police say two suspects are in custody in connection with the shooting death of a seven year old boy. Wednesday evening Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook announced Travon Wilson and Kwatez Carter are charged with murder…

RCSD charges 16 year old for bringing knife to school

Richland  Co. SC (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department has charged a 16 year old student with bringing a knife to school. Authorities say both a Columbia High School administrator and school resource…

Special Delivery by local Firefighters: Stork Award

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A group of Columbia Firefighters were honored for helping a local couple deliver their baby. ABC Columbia’s Miya Payton was at the presentation as the Dempsey family thanked the crew on…

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