Jury chosen in alleged insurance scheme turned deadly
A jury has been chosen in the trial of a Georgetown woman accused of having a vacant mobile home torched in order to collect insurance, not knowing her son was inside. Authorities say the…
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Search continues for gunman accused of shooting woman in front of kids at Medical center
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The search continued Tuesday night into Wednesday for a man wanted in connection to a shooting at a Midlands Medical Center. A shooting in broad daylight in the…
SC ranked as one of worst states to raise a family
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --South Carolina is among the worst states in the country to raise a family. That's according to a new survey released by wallethub.com where South Carolina was ranked…
La-Z-Boy Furniture makes donation to Oliver Gospel Mission
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Oliver Gospel Thrift Store received a special delivery Tuesday morning. ABC Columbia News was there as a tractor-trailer full of lightly used La-Z-Boy furniture was delivered to the store…
Orangeburg deputies search for 'person of interest' in car break in
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) ---Investigators are hoping you can help them locate a 'person of interest' officials think may know something about a vehicle break in at a Magnolia street business. Authorities say they were…
39 dogs found 'malnourished, poorly cared for, or dead sparks animal cruelty investigation
(AP)--- Investigators in the upstate say they're conducting an animal cruelty investigation after seizing dozens of malnourished dogs. Deputies say the Greenville County Animal Control agency seized 39 dogs Monday that were significantly…
A man out on bond is accused of attempted murder after deputies say he shot his cousin
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) -- A Cordova man out on bond for attempted murder is facing the same charge for a second time in an unrelated incident. Authorities say, 30 year old Raynard Ballard II…
Newest Columbia City Councilman says he's ready to hit the ground running
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --The Columbia City Council began a new chapter Tuesday evening. Howard Duvall and Ed McDowell officially began their second terms, while newly-elected Will Brennan starts his time as a Columbia…
Give the gift of Life at annual ABC Columbia, Red Cross Blood Drive
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking to give the gift of life, you can attend the ABC Columbia Blood Drive. ABC Columbia is partnering with the Red Cross for this annual…
Live Update: Shooting Suspect still on the run say Columbia Police
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police are investigating after they say a woman was shot at a medical care facility off Harden Street. Columbia Police say they are still searching for the suspect.…
Sheriff Lott, Live PD Deputies bag groceries to help raise money and awareness for Special Olympics S.C.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- For the next few days, you can help Special Olympics South Carolina by shopping at any Publix and donating. On Tuesday, a few special members of the Richland Co. Sheriff's Department was at a local Publix…
No foul play suspected in death of man found in woods: Coroner
The Richland County Coroner's Office has released the name of a man found dead in a wooded area near Barbara Drive on Monday afternoon.
Shooting on Harden Street sends woman to hospital, suspect at-large
Columbia police say they responded to a shooting in the 1200 block of Harden Street Tuesday afternoon.
Sumter Police Department release photos of men wanted for unrelated crimes
Investigators with the Sumter Police Department need the public's helping locating two men wanted for unrelated crimes.
Sources: Baylor's Matt Rhule to be Panthers next coach
Baylor coach Matt Rhule will be the next head coach of the Carolina Panthers, multiple sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
Three members of the Columbia City Council will be sworn in today
Three members of the Columbia City Council will be sworn in this morning at 11 a.m., Howard Duvall, Ed McDowell, and Will Brennan.
Two suspects wanted for using stolen card multiple times in Lexington
Lexington Police say two people are wanted for multiple incidents of credit card fraud after using a stolen card at many businesses.
Body of missing person found in northeast Richland County
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A body was found on Barbara Drive in northeast Richland County Monday. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to the 1800 block of Barbera Drive around 4:30 p.m. RCSD says the person had been reported…
Deadly holiday on SC Roads, say Public Safety officials
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The New Year's holiday was a deadly one on South Carolina highways. The SC Highway Patrol announced four people died in accidents between 6pm New Year's Eve and just before…
An always-evolving city: A look at Columbia's past and how it could change in the future
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --A city is always evolving, but much like it has over the last century, Columbia might see some changes in the next few years. City planners are laying out their road…
SC Interfaith Community stands together in light of hate crimes
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--At the State House on Monday an Interfaith group took a stand against hate. Monday, members of the State's Interfaith Community stood together in light of recent attacks on Jewish community centers…
Roll up your sleeves at ABC Columbia-Red Cross Blood Drive
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you are looking to give the gift of life, you can attend the ABC Columbia Blood Drive. ABC Columbia is partnering with the Red Cross for this annual event.…
Deputies seek suspect following high-speed chase
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies are looking for a suspect they say fled a traffic stop Monday afternoon. Investigators say around 3:00 p.m., a deputy tried to stop a car on Sprott…
Employee at correctional facility accused of bringing contraband to prisoner
A commissary worker at Lieber Correctional Institution was arrested after she allegedly supplied an inmate with watches.
Columbia Fire Department responds to house fire on Chain Gang Road
At around 5:45 a.m., Monday morning, Columbia Fire Department responded to Chain Gang Rd in Eastover for a reported house fire.
