Starbucks coming to Bull Street Complex
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Rejoice coffee lovers, a new Starbucks is coming to Bull Street in downtown Columbia. On Friday, officials announced the coffee chain will open a store in the Bull Street District, set…
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Overall crime down, murder up in 2018 SLED report
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The rates for overall violent crimes and property crime in South Carolina fell in 2018 according to a report released Friday by State Law Enforcement Division. However, its not all good news.…
SC man dead after deer goes through windshield
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina man is dead after a deer went through the front windshield of his SUV. The Anderson County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 47-year-old Perry Lee Farrow, of Anderson. Authorities say he died…
SC College has 18 confirmed cases of Mumps say officials
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Officials have confirmed seven more cases of mumps at a South Carolina college, bringing the total number of cases to 18 since the state declared an outbreak in September. News outlets report the new cases of…
Driver dies following Two Notch Rd. shooting
Motorist are being asked to avoid parts of Two Notch Road following a shooting in the area.
Arrest warrant for man accused in a September murder case in Kershaw
Kershaw County deputies say they have an arrest warrant for a man accused in a September murder case where four others have been caught.
No one hurt after a house fire on Halloween at Hyer Court
Columbia Fire Department officials say no one is hurt after a house fire at Hyer Court that took place Thursday evening.
Local Living: West Columbia Fall Back Fest invites you for food, fun and art
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday at 2am and this serves as a reminder, before you go to bed Saturday night, set those clocks back an hour. We may not be doing…
Victim identified after being fatally hit by a bulldozer in Gaston
Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified a victim who was fatally hit by a bulldozer in Gaston this week.
Columbia's Finlay Park set to get 18 million dollar makeover
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- One of Columbia's city parks is about to get a serious makeover. City officials are in the process of changing the face of Finlay Park to give it…
Lexington Co. Sheriff's: Student charged with threatening to kill two students
Lexington,SC (WOLO)--- A 12 year old girl has been released to the custody of her parents after the Lexington County Sheriff's Department says she threatened two peers. According to authorities, the Pine Ridge Middle School student has been charged with…
Initial damage reports after storms, possible tornadoes blow through the Midlands
(WOLO) - Reports of downed power lines and even a downed tree came at the hands of the storms that rolled through the area earlier…
DHEC: First flu-related death confirmed in SC for 2019 season
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that the state has suffered its first flu-associated death of the season.
Thursday night on ABC Prime
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- After the kids finish trick-or-treating and you are ready to relax with a few good shows to watch, you can start your own Halloween right here with us on ABC Columbia. Tonight on Prime time we…
Missing Sumter man last seen at the hospital found safe
The Sumter Police Department say Ryan McLeod was found safe and has been returned to the hospital.
Tracking Severe Weather, watches and warnings
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking severe weather in the Midlands. John says to make sure you do not go outside with the trick or treaters during any storms, watch for lightning and listen for thunder. If…
Rezoning proposal could lead to hundreds of Midlands students switching schools
Hundreds of Midlands elementary school students might be switching schools in 2020.
Fall Back Fest in West Columbia: Local Living
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You can celebrate the time change this week at Fall Back Fest in the Midlands. The City of West Columbia’s Fall Back Fest is happening Friday 6pm -9pm in the 100…
Halloween Carnival held for patients at Prisma Health Children's Hospital
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Thursday, children across the Midlands will be going door to door getting all of the Halloween goodies. But some kids aren't able to leave Prisma Health…
SLED investigating deputy shooting involving 16-year-old
The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating the shooting incident that happened yesterday involving one man and three deputies.
Video shows struggle between security and would-be thieves at Fashion Drive department store, deputies say
Two suspects are wanted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are being caught on surveillance trying to steal an arms load worth of clothes.
Get your costumes ready the 'Spooktacular' Halloween party is tonight
Columbia,SC (WOLO)— Attention all ghosts, ghouls and goblins! Trick or treat with the City of Columbia at the “Spooktacular Halloween Party” on tonight, Thursday, Oct. 31st at Dutch Square Mall located…
A reminder to take a few moments to check your child's Halloween candy
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- It's officially Halloween! Many of your children have been counting down the days until they are able to put on their new costumes and fill their bags full…
SCHP: Pedestrian killed after a vehicle collision on Cherokee Boulevard
South Carolina Highway Patrol officials say a pedestrian was killed after a vehicle collision on Wednesday.
SC organization, 'Silent Tears' donates millions to help victims of domestic violence
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --- Help is on the way for organizations in the state that assist the victims of domestic violence. Wednesday the child advocacy group 'Silent Tears' announced millions of dollars in…
