Firefighters investigate train and 18 wheeler collision on McCords Ferry Road
Columbia Fire Department officials are still on scene of a collision between a train and an 18 wheeler.
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Victims identified in fatal collision on Savannah Highway in Lexington County
Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified two victims of a fatal collision on Tuesday on US Highway 321 on Savannah Highway.
Family pleads for safe return of missing Santee woman
Santee, SC (ABC) --- 16 days and no signs of Tina Williamson. The niece of the missing Santee woman says she’s holding on to hope for her aunt’s safe return…
Man accused in toddler death hit with new charges
Columbia, SC (WOLO) )-- The Columbia Police Department says 23 year old Bobby Ramos arrested last week accused of Homicide by Child Abuse in the death of a three year old boy is…
Richland School District Two board approves rezoning plan
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-The Richland Two School Board of Trustees voted unanimously voted in favor of rezoning two neighborhoods. Tuesday night. The proposal passed after two readings, and hearing complaints from some district two…
Columbia police warn of holiday phone scams
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- 'Tis the season for scams and the Columbia police are asking you to be vigilant and extra careful during the holiday season when they say a majority of these types of crimes tend to increase. CPD…
Man accused of breaking into Columbia home turns himself in
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Columbia Police Department says a man charged with Burglary, Assault, and Grand larceny is behind bars after authorities say he turned himself in to police…
New Irmo Mayor outlines vision for town
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) --Even though he has been on the Irmo Town Council for 15 years, Barry Walker is looking to bring some fresh news ideas to the table in his first term…
Local Living: Sweet Seasons, Tree Lighting and First Thursday on Main
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Happening Tuesday night in Forest Acres , it is the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. 'Sweet Seasons' will take place from 5:30 - 9:00 pm, at the Forest Park Shopping Center which is…
'South Carolina is going to be a good place to be in 2020,' Taking a look at next year's economy
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Economists are predicting another solid year for South Carolina. The 2020 Economic Outlook for the state was presented at a conference on Tuesday. For the state, economists predict a slower growth in 2020, but no recession.…
Deputies search for man accused of burglary, who escaped custody in Lexington
Authorities in Lexington are searching for a man accused of burglary who they say escaped custody.
Gamecock quarterback Ryan Hilinski to have surgery
Sources confirmed to ABC Columbia Tuesday that Gamecock Quarterback Ryan Hilinski suffered a small tear in his meniscus.
Warm your heart on a cold day by giving
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) - For the last several years, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving has been a warm day - regardless of the actual temperature that Mother Nature delivers, but in the hearts of people…
Two dead in early morning fatal crash on Savannah Highway
South Carolina Highway Patrol says two people were killed in a fatal crash today on Savannah Highway early this morning.
Suspects wanted for a string of burglaries in Cayce
Cayce Department of Public Safety officials need your help to find multiple suspects involved in a string of burglaries.
Yarnbombers of Columbia weaving warmth to the less fortunate
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-A local group is weaving warmth, helping the less fortunate keep away the cold this winter by providing a unique free service. A homeless man wearing one a piece from a public art…
Newberry deputies say woman missing since October has been found safe
The Newberry County Sheriffs Office says a woman who was missing since October has been found safe this week.
SCEMD: Never too early to start preparing for winter weather
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With severe storms pounding the North, South Carolina emergency officials are calling on people to get prepared and be on the lookout for winter weather. A meteorologist with the National…
Tis the Season: Christmas Trees and Poinsettias arrive at SC Governor's Mansion
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina's First Family is ready for Christmas. Monday morning Price's Tree Farm and members of the Lexington Technology Center's Chapter of Future Farmers of America delivered Christmas trees and poinsettias…
Local Living: Tis the Season for Angel Trees and Giving Tuesday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- We start our look at Local Living with a Christmas tradition. The Salvation Army Angel Trees are now up in area stores. ABC Columbia is a proud partner of…
Shopping online for gifts? Check out these safety tips
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you are shopping online this season, you need to keep some safety tips in mind say consumer experts. According to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs, one tip tip…
'People still die from it,' World AIDS Day event held at State House
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- South Carolina is playing a role as part of a national strategy to end the HIV epidemic. In honor of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, the South Carolina…
Two males allegedly stole tequila from delivery truck, surveillance photos released by RCSD
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has released surveillance photos of two suspects wanted for larceny.
This Giving Tuesday, help Girl Scouts
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, when many of us take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and shopping on Cyber Monday to support organizations that work passionately all year round to make the world a better place to live.
Orangeburg driver pleads guilty to hitting trooper
Orangeburg court officials say a driver has admitted to hitting a state trooper with his vehicle in June and speeding away.
