Midlands residents are invited to recycle their Christmas trees at the Grinding of the Greens
Residents in Lexington and Richland Counties can recycle their Chritsmas trees at the Grinding of the Greens, provided by Keep the Midlands Beautiful.
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Ring in 2021 with the Famously Hot New Year virtual celebration
Get ready to bring in 2021 safely with the Famously Hot New Year virtual celebration.
City of Columbia asking for the public's feedback in their Equity and Inclusion survey
The City of Columbia is asking for the public's help by participating in their Equity and Inclusion survey.
Woman arrested, charged with aiding double murder suspect still on the run
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they arrested a woman, on Monday, accused of aiding James Toatley, who is charged with murdering two people outside Motor City Market on December 19.
Leesville man charged with criminal solicitation of a minor
According to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, a Lexington County man has been charged with criminal solicitation of a minor.
Federal and state hearings for former SCANA CEO have been postponed
A statement released by the office of South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says that the state hearing for former SCANA Corporation CEO Kevin Marsh has been postponed.
Multiple people shot at Camden nightclub early Sunday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Multiple people were shot and taken to the hospital early Sunday morning at a night club in Camden, according to police. Around 2:45am Sunday, police responded to multiple 911 calls from a private club at 790 Highway 1…
DHEC reports 4,370 coronavirus cases in SC, 14 new deaths
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Sunday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 4,370 new coronavirus cases, and 14 new deaths, accurate as of December 25th. This brings South Carolina’s total number of positive coronavirus cases since the pandemic…
No. 23 Liberty outlasts No. 9 Coastal Carolina in Cure Bowl
Elijah James blocked Massimo Biscardi’s 42-yard field goal attempt in overtime to give No. 23 Liberty a 37-34 victory over No. 9 Coastal Carolina on Saturday night in a wild finish in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl.
Give the gift of life in the New Year
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- This New Year you can help save lives by donating blood. ABC Columbia is proud to partner with the American Red Cross in the New…
DHEC reports 74 Coronavirus deaths in SC, 3,111 new cases
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Saturday, The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 3,111 new Coronavirus cases and 74 deaths. New confirmed deaths: 74 Summary click here Cumulative totals (scdhec.gov/COVID19) Confirmed and probable cases: 266,678/22,214 Confirmed and probable deaths: 4,736/388…
DHEC hosting more than 250 mobile Coronavirus test sites
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Health officials are urging those who took part in holiday gatherings and travel to get tested for Coronavirus. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says there are more than 250 testing sites across…
Christmas giveaway for local families displaced after fire at River Oaks Apartments Wednesday
A fire at the River Oaks Apartment Complex Wednesday left several families displaced just before the Christmas Holiday. But Thursday morning, a local nonprofit organization helped bring a little bit of joy and hope to these families with a gift giveaway
Columbia Fire Department offers tips on keeping you and your home safe while celebrating the holidays
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department has some tips to keep your holiday from ending in tragedy.
Santa makes surprise visit to Prisma Health Children's Hospital-Midlands
On Thursday, Santa Claus made a surprise visit to the kids at Prisma Health Children's Hospital-Midlands.
Basilica of St. Peter Church handing out meals, backpacks with supplies to those in need on Christmas
The Basilica of Saint Peter Church is hosting its 35th annual Christmas feast for those in need on Christmas day.
U.S. Marshals offering $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a double homicide suspect
The United States Marshals Service is offering up to a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of 31-year-old James Toatley.
One dead after SUV goes airborne in four vehicle collision near State Farmers Market
Highway Patrol says one person is dead after an SUV went airborne in a four vehicle collision near the State Farmers Market Wednesday.
One person killed in two vehicle collision on Hwy. 210 in Orangeburg
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person was killed after a two vehicle collision on SC Hwy. 210 Wednesday.
CFD fills more than 200 bags of food for the less fortunate in the Midlands
Thanks to viewers like you, the Columbia-Richland Fire Department was able to fill more than 200 bags of food for those in need in the Midlands.
Kershaw County deputies on the lookout for porch pirates this holiday season
Kershaw County deputies are looking for porch pirates and mail thieves this holiday season.
Covid relief bill won't bring direct aid to local government; Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin reacts
Direct aid for local and state governments is falling by the wayside in the new Covid relief bill.
Fairfield deputies still looking for answers from fatal shooting in October
Deputies in Fairfield County are still looking for answers in an October shooting that resulted in the death of a Midlands teen.
Front line workers at Prisma Health Tuomey receive COVID-19 vaccine
Front line team members at Prisma Health Tuomey received their COVID-19 vaccines in Sumter Wednesday morning.
OCSO looking for three individuals accused of selling stolen property
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for three individuals who are accused of selling stolen property taken during a robbery at a Willington Lakes apartment last week in which an estimated $100,000 in jewelry was stolen.
