Bill to reduce numbers of UofSC trustees, seats on board advances
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- A bill to remove all of the elected University of South Carolina Trustees from the board and reduce the number of seats is advancing in the State House. A…
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Here's how you can help the City of Columbia plan for 2036
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The city is hosting a series of meetings to put together a plan for 2036, and they want to hear from you. They're asking people who live and work here to come…
Woman accused of shooting a woman during NYE argument
Orangeburg,SC (WOLO)--- A New Year's eve argument ends in gunfire and now Orangeburg deputies say the woman accused of pulling the trigger is behind bars. Deputies say 32 year old Brandon Tyler was involved…
Serve and Connect sets up fund for fallen officer, Founder Kassy Alia Ray offers support
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A memorial fund has been set up to help the family of fallen officer Jackson Winkeler. Winkeler was shot and killed during a traffic stop Sunday while working as an…
Roll up your sleeves for the ABC Columbia, Red Cross Blood Drive Thursday
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…
State Flags to fly at Half Staff in honor of slain SC officer
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Flags across South Carolina will fly at Half Staff Thursday in honor of fallen Officer Jackson Winkeler. Governor Henry McMaster ordered the flags on all state buildings to be lowered…
'No War on Iran' protest vigil held at State House
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Wednesday, the Carolina Peace Resource Center held a 'No War on Iran' protest vigil at the State House in response to recent tensions with Iran. The Center is a…
Soldier dies at Ft. Jackson
Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO)--Officials at Fort Jackson say an Army National Guard soldier has died. A spokesperson for the base says the 19 year old from Minnesota was found unresponsive Wednesday morning. The soldier's name is being withheld until the…
SC Congressman react to President Trump's remarks on Iran
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Congressman are reacting to President Donald Trump's remarks on Iran Wednesday. In a release, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham made the following statement: “A homerun speech by President Trump about…
U.S. Army warning Americans about fake text messages about military draft
Tensions are extremely high following the airstrike that killed Iran's elite Quds Force commander, Major General Qassem Soleimani, in Baghdad, Iraq, but don't be fooled by any text messages that you might receive saying you've been selected for a military draft.
Two wanted for multiple shopliftings at Walgreen's on Forest Drive
Forest Acres police say they need your help to find two suspects wanted for many shoplifting incidents at Walgreen's on Forest Drive.
Letters stolen from three entrance signs at River Bluff High School
Lexington Police need your help to find who stole letters from three entrance signs at River Bluff High School.
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…
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.
