Local Living: Vista Lights, Christmas in Newberry and Angel Trees!
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In our look at Local Living , we're headed to see the Christmas spirit light up the Vista. The annual Vista Lights will help ring in the holidays…
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Lott: Former Richland County Deputy facing criminal sexual conduct charges against student
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Sheriff Leon Lott says a former Richland County Deputy has been arrested and is facing sexual conduct charges. According to Sheriff Lott, former deputy Jamel Bradley, who was also a school…
Traffic Advisory: Lane closures begin as SCDOT installs new message signs
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- If your commute takes you anywhere on Interstate -77, we have a traffic alert to tell you about for today. This afternoon, through tomorrow you will need to be alert as you hit the roadway. Beginning…
10 S.C. charitable organizations honored as Angels of 2019
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Secretary of State has recognized 10 charitable organizations from across the state for the work that they do. This is the 24th year charities have been recognized…
Orangeburg officer stole $17K from evidence room: SLED
An Orangeburg police officer is on the other side of the law after being accused of stealing more than $17,000 in evidence.
Lexington police investigate overnight burglary, kidnapping
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- Lexington police are asking for your help as they investigate a kidnapping, burglary and car theft that took place Tuesday morning. Accordingto police, officers were called to a home in the 100 block of Martel Drive…
Get ready to go wild with return of 'Lights Before Christmas' at Riverbanks
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --Go a little wild this holiday season. Riverbanks zoo's 'Lights Before Christmas' is here once again. The annual display starts this weekend and will runs through December 30th where you and…
Loved ones honor those lost during 'Tree For the Fallen' ceremony
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Governor Henry McMaster was joined by Gold Star families to commemorate their loved ones who died as an active member of the military. The South Carolina survivor outreach…
Columbia Police arrest suspect in toddler death investigation
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Columbia Police have made an arrest in connection to the death of a three year old boy authorities say died this Tuesday morning. Bobby Ramos, Jr. …
Councilman Howard Duvall wins at-large seat in run-off election
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The results are in and the final city of columbia council seat has been filled. Incumbent Howard Duvall will keep his seat on city council after beating his opponent. Council Duvall beat out…
State lawmakers set to pre-file hate crime legislation
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A bi-partisan group of state lawmakers will pre-file hate crime legislation tomorrow, Wednesday November 20th, 2019 . Democratic Representatives Beth Bernstein, Wendell Gilliard, and Leon Stavrinakis along with…
D-HEC warns against overusing antibiotics to ward off flu
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- DHEC is encouraging South Carolinians to avoid the use of unnecessary antibiotics to guard against the flu. DHEC officials say doctors often prescribe antibiotics to treat flu-like symptoms…
RCSD arrests two men in connection to Winter Park Drive shooting death
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Richland County Sheriff's Department has arrested two people in connection to the deadly shooting along Winter Park Drive we first told you about Monday night.…
Columbia City Council upholds decision to deny adult store Taboo a business license
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --City leaders taking a stand against an adult store’s efforts to obtain a business license. The Columbia City Council voted unanimously to uphold the Business Licensing Division’s decision to prevent Taboo…
Benedict fires football coach Mike White
Benedict has fired its football coach Mike White, according to a spokesperson with the school.
Group donates Electronic Storage Detection K-9 to help protect children in Richland Co.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The Richland Co. Sheriff' Department now has a new deputy who is trained to find electronic storage devices. K-9 Oakley is an 18-month-old English Labrador whose main task is…
Coroner identifies man killed in Winter Park Drive shooting
A 29-year-old man was identified as the victim of a fatal shooting in the 400 block of Winter Park Drive Monday.
Post Malone announces 'Runaway Tour' stop in Columbia
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---- The Colonial Life Arena has just announced that GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist Post Malone is extending his "Runaway Tour', now making a stop here in Columbia. This…
Child's body found at Manse Street home: CPD
Columbia Police are investigating a child's death at a Manse Street home.
Runoff for Columbia City Council At-Large seat happening today
A Columbia business owner and attorney is challenging the incumbent for the city council at-large seat in a runoff Tuesday.
Irmo residents upset about possible sewer rate increase
IRMO, SC (WOLO)- Some people inIrmo say they're frustrated about a possible $40 sewer rate increase. "We can not continue to pay $101 a month for sewer," Irmo resident Herbie Metz said. "It…
Suspended Florence Sheriff indicted by State Grand Jury
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Former Florence County Sheriff has been indicted by the Federal Grand Jury. Monday, November 18th, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson said the State…
Man found shot in car outside Richland co. home ruled homicide
Richland Co, SC (WOLO) --- Around 5PM tonight, Monday November, 18th The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they were called to the 4000 block…
Man suspected in jogger attack charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault
Cheraw, SC (AP) investigators say DNA evidence led to the arrest in the case of a jogger who was assaulted and choked while running in September. Police in Cheraw say Eric Davis…
Monday Night on ABC Primetime
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Happy Monday! Tonight in Primetim0e right here on ABC Columbia, It's time to put on your dancing shoes, or at least watch someone else put theirs one. There are only five couples who remain on 'Dancing…
