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Lockdown lifted at A.C. Flora High School following search for suspect
Lockdown lifted at A.C. Flora High School following search for suspect
Woman charged in connection to a September murder case in Kershaw
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office officials say they've charged another suspect connected to a murder in September.
Voters Head to the Polls: Election Day coverage, local races
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It is Election day in the Midlands, and voters are heading to the polls. If you plan on heading out today here are some things you need to know. Voters…
Let your voice be heard, polls are open until 7pm
The polls are open across South Carolina. Voters who go to the polls today will be using South Carolina’s new voting machines.
Elmwood Avenue is back open after an early morning collision
Columbia Police say Elmwood Avenue is back open after an early morning collision after 4 a.m. on the intersection of Elmwood & Main St.
Man dies after falling into grain bin full of corn
Florence, SC (AP) --- A rescue effort turned into a recovery effort after Florence County authorities say a man fell into a grain bill and died today. Florence County Coroner's Office has…
What you need to know before heading to the polls on Election Day
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Election day is on November 5th and here are a few things you should know before you head to the polls. Election officials say you'll need a photo I.D. when voting in…
Midlands teacher wins contest to have student loans paid for a year
(Richland Co, SC ( WOLO) ---A Midlands teacher got a special surprise Monday afternoon. Christine Baker, a teacher at Jackson Creek Elementary, received a check from the Palmetto State Teacher's Association to…
At least 1 person in critical condition as investigation into McCords Ferry crash continues
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Several people were taken to the hospital after two 18 wheelers and a bus collided on McCords Ferry road late Monday afternoon. Officials say the truck driver's injuries appear to…
5-year-old boy in a coma after being hit by car Halloween night
(WYFF) - A child in the upstate is in a coma after being hit by a car Halloween night. Greenwood Police say a 5-year-old…
Monday night on ABC Prime
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- It a perfectly crisp fall night, so why not bundle up with a blanket and tune into ABC Columbia for your Primetime line up. Things get hopping at 8PM…
Redevelopment among top priorities for West Columbia mayoral candidates
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- On Tuesday, voters in West Columbia will have the chance to decide who will become their next mayor. Two candidates are in the running to replace retiring Mayor…
New ADA compliant playground opens in West Columbia
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- There's a new playground in West Columbia that will allow all children the chance to play. A ribbon cutting was held Monday at Carraway Park at the Riverwalk,…
Driver involved in fatal hit-and-run sought
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts released the name of the man who died over the weekend after being struck by a vehicle along Two Notch Road.
Student being held at DJJ after making bogus claim of school threat
A 16-year-old student went from the classroom to the Department of Juvenile Justice after police say she made a bogus claim that another student was armed and threatened a shooting at Sumter High School.
RCSD: Man in need of his medication is missing
Richland County Deputies need your help to find a man in need of his medication, who has been missing since October.
Voting information you need to know before elections start on Tuesday
It's time to vote again as the Columbia municipal election kicks off tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with multiple seats up for grabs.
15-year-old arrested in fatal shooting of another teen
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A 15-year-old has been arrested for the August shooting death of another 15-year-old. The State reports the Columbia Police Department arrested the suspect Friday on a charge of murder in the homicide of Jalen Qadir Islam.…
Police: 2 Marines help catch suspect in Lexington
Two new Marines from Lexington helped capture a suspect who running away at a Best Buy, Lexington County Police said. Noah Jordan and Caleb Montgomery, both private first class, pulled off their heroics moments after a credit-card fraud suspect ran…
Murder in South Carolina at 5-year high, Horry County had third-highest rate
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The state’s law enforcement agency, SLED, released data that shows in 2018, 393 South Carolinians were murdered. That’s the highest the state has seen in five years. The data shows that 29 of those happened in Horry County,…
Aldi recalls frozen raspberries due to hepatitis A contamination
WLOS — Aldi has recalled certain packs of frozen raspberries and frozen berry medley due to hepatitis A contamination. The recall is for Season's Choice Frozen Raspberries and Season's Choice Frozen Medley. The specific recalled products are: Season’s Choice Frozen Raspberries,…
Police looking for man in connection to Sumter shooting
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Officials are still looking for man connected to a shooting on Friday. Dywain McKenzie, 19, of Maney Street is wanted and the shooting happened around 8:15 p.m. at his home, according the Sumter Police Department.…
SC man wanted for financial crimes arrested after jail visit
YORK, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man wanted for financial crimes is in custody after he allegedly was found with drugs while visiting an inmate. York County deputies say 35-year-old Donald Varnadore, of Sharon, was arrested in the lobby of…
South Carolina beats Vandy 24-7 with Edwards career game
With one of their key playmakers out injured, South Carolina again turned to dependable "old man" Bryan Edwards.
