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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…

Columbia Fire battles blaze at abandoned apt. building

https://twitter.com/i/status/1453117467459522562 COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia fire battled a blaze Tuesday afternoon at an abandoned apartment building. According to Fire officials, 1st Shift crews were on scene of the fire at an abandoned apartment building near Washington & Barnwell streets around 5:30pm.…

Cyber Talent Workshop featured at UofSC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State leaders met Tuesday to discuss the future of cyber education and intelligence. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster was among those attending a cyber talent management workshop and discussion hosted by the…

Richland One School Board Special Election

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Voters are heading to the polls Tuesday for the Richland School District One special election. Voters are filling the empty at-large seat on the school board. The candidates include Hamilton Jacobs,…

DHEC: 564 new COVID-19 cases and 6 additional deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Tuesday DHEC reported 564 new cases of COVID-19 and 6 new deaths. State Health officials reported a percent positive of 5.7%. DHEC is urging everyone to get a COVID-19 vaccine if they are eligible. DHEC is hosting free…

DHEC hosting free vaccine clinics across SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Health officials continue to urge anyone who is eligible to get the Coronavirus vaccine. There are free vaccine clinics across the state. On Monday, DHEC announced 684 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 new deaths.…

Columbia Fire responds to hotel fire

Columbia, SC (WOLO) - Columbia - Richland Fire crews responded to a fire just before 7 pm Monday evening after receiving reports that there was a fire at the Palmetto Hotel along…

Local Businesses dealing with supply chain issues

COLUMBIA, SC  (WOLO)--Local businesses are experiencing product delays due to supply chain issues. ABC Columbia's Miya Payton spoke with those dealing with the disruption as the holiday season approaches. Products are arriving much later…

Gas Prices spike in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--You will be digging deeper into your wallet for gas. Gas prices in Columbia are up nearly 7 cents a gallon. Drivers are paying an average of $3.09 in the Midlands, according…

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