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SC Museum hosts an 'Enchanted Tea Party'

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Christmas may be over, but the SC State Museum still has some holiday magic up their sleeve. Friday December 27th, your children can get carried away with an…

15yo shot multiple times in shooting near Killian Rd. in Richland Co.

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - A teenager was shot Thursday night and is in the hospital in unknown condition. Deputies responded to the 9400 block of Wilson Blvd. near Killian Road in reference…

SLED searching for missing vulnerable adult

Goose Creek, S.C. (WOLO)--Authorities are searching for an endangered person from Goose Creek. According to SLED 79-year-old Leonard John Sparks went missing around 2:45 pm on Christmas Eve. Authorities say he was last seen at Food Lion on St. James…

'Grinding of the Greens' helps you recycle your Christmas tree

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Now that the Chirstmas holiday has past you may be looking for some place to discard that tree. You don't have to worry about just throwing it on the curb with your trash, but instead give…

Sumter police search for suspect with several charges

mter County deputies made two arrests Monday night related to illegal drug and firearm possession.It happened on Alva Drive.

City of Columbia complimentary parking on Christmas, New Year's day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are headed downtown for the holiday, the City of Columbia is offering complimentary parking on certain days. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY ON-STREET METER OPERATIONS Complimentary/NO ENFORCEMENT CITY WIDE: Tuesday, December 24th-Wednesday, December 25th CITY PARKING DECK OPERATIONS Complimentary/GATES…

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- From all of us here at ABC COLUMBIA, we wish you and yours, a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Join ABC Columbia News, Christmas Night at 11pm, for a Special…

#LoveColumbiaSC photo, video winners announced

Columbia, SC ( WOLO)--- This is the season of being grateful what you have. For some it's being surround by the holiday cheer if family and friends. Other times, it's something mundane…

Justin Bieber announces 2020 tour with a stop in the capital city

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- According to Pop sensation Justin Beiber's website,justinbiebermusic.com the singer is not only getting ready to release new music at the start of a new year, but he is expected…

UBER and MADD send holiday reminder that there's never a reason to drive impaired

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- With thousands still on the road traveling to their destination, rideshare and non-profits are teaming up to make sure you know there's never a reason to get behind the wheel after drinking. UBER and Mothers Against…

Santa visits Prisma Children's Hospital on Christmas Eve, thanks to some local firefighters

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Tuesday night, Santa will visit boys and girls around the world. But before he slides down their chimneys, he made one special stop to the Prisma Health Children's Hospital Midlands. For nine years, the Columbia…

Noon Year's Eve at Edventure Children's Museum

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Children can get in on the fun of a New Year's countdown this year. Edventure Children's Museum is hosting a Noon New Year's countdown.called 'Noon Year's Eve'. The event features live…

Gas prices up slightly during holiday travel

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- If you're hitting the road this holiday, get ready to dig down a little deeper to get where you're going. South Carolina drivers are paying an average of $2.28 a gallon, according to AAA which is…

SC roads rated as top 10 most deadly on Christmas

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- During the holiday season law enforcement want to remind you to take your time on the roads and highways. According to data from the the National…

Man wanted in connection for robbery at Clemson Road's gas station

Richland County deputies have released surveillance video of a man they say stole cash out of a register at Circle-K on Clemson Road.

Two killed in single vehicle crash on I-95 in Clarendon County

Clarendon County Coroner's Office has identified two victims in a fatal single vehicle crash on I-95 Monday.

Complimentary parking at some City meters and garages for the holidays

If you have plans to head downtown for the holidays, the City of Columbia is offering free meter and parking garage parking on certain days.

Man accused of taking keys from dealership employee and taking 2020 Lexus

Richland Co, SC (WOLO) -- Richland County deputies are searching for a suspect they say is wanted in connection to a brazen robbery at a car dealership. Investigators say last Thursday, the man seen…

Woman accused of forging more than 13k dollars in checks from employer

Orangeburg,SC --- A Clarendon County woman accused of forging more than $13,000 dollars worth of checks from a former Santee employer has been arrested. According to authorities, 33 year old Meagan Cheek faces third…

MADD hosts holiday blood drive

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- It's the season of giving and the group Mother Against Drunk Driving, also known as M.A.D.D is hoping this holiday you'll roll up your sleeves and give the gift…

DHEC offers holiday gift giving safety tips

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Christmas morning is almost here and The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) wants to make sure your holiday is a safe for both you and your little ones. DHEC is offering some things you…

Midlands Businesses gift a car to domestic abuse survivor

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- A survivor of domestic abuse now has a new lease on life, thanks in part to a Midlands business. Monday, John Harris Body Shop partnered with Geico and the…

Vietnam veteran reunites with helicopter he flew on combat missions

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- A reunion more than 50 years in the making; a pilot is back with his helicopter that he flew in combat in Vietnam. “There were 40,000 helicopter…