Troopers investigate a multiple vehicle crash and a separate collision on I-26
South Carolina Highway Patrol says lanes are back open on I-26 east at exit 107 after a multiple vehicle crash.
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Sumter police search for man accused of shooting, injuring a family member
Sumter, SC (WOLO) --- -The Sumter Police Department need your help finding a man they say shot a family member. Dywain Mckenzie is accused of shooting and injuring a member of his family…
Former Columbia police chief sentenced to 30 months in prison
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Former Columbia police chief, Randy Scott, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison inside a federal courtroom on Wednesday for using drugs and a firearm charge. The sentencing hearing…
OCSO: Handicapped teen dies from "medical neglect", Mother, Grandmother arrested
Orangeburg Co., SC (WOLO) -- The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office has arrested a mother and daughter they say are accused of neglecting a handicapped teenager in their care. According…
Be an angel and help the Salvation Army put gifts under a Midlands Christmas trees
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Starting this weekend you can join the Salvation Army as we we here at ABC Columbia partner with the organization by helping some little ones in need have…
Wednesday night on ABC Prime
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- It's all about Country music tonight on ABC Columbia as we air the 53rd annual Country Music Awards. The show is expected to be a spectacular show of…
New traffic patterns feature barrier dividing I-20 eastbound lanes near Lexington County
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --Starting this weekend, drivers will expect to see some different traffic patterns driving eastbound on I-20. As part of a larger project that will widen the lanes along…
Local Living: Holiday time with Devine Night Out and Angel Trees arriving soon
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Christmas season will soon arrive in the Midlands and this week you have a chance to start shopping. Mark your calendar, Devine Street is hosting its annual "Devine Night Out"…
Hundreds tested for tuberculosis at Lexington Medical Center Facility
W. Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington Medical Center notified a group of Lexington Oncology Infusion Center patients, staff and visitors who may have been in the same general area as someone who…
18th century art comes to life through years-long digital project at UofSC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Thursday night, the public is invited to see rare 18th century engravings come to virtual life in a project by students and staff at the University of South Carolina.…
SC Teen facing life in prison for shooting first grader now facing escape charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - An official says a teen facing 30 years to life in prison for killing a first-grader on a South Carolina school's playground was charged with escape last month. A jail investigator testified Tuesday at Jesse Osborne's…
Rumors of threat against Ridge View High School prompts increased security
There is an increased law enforcement presence at Ridge View High School amid rumors of a school threat, officials say.
Calhoun County man last seen on Halloween: Officials
Have you seen Jeremy Ballew?
Richland Two Schools hold second public meeting on rezoning proposal
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- Richland Two will hold a second public community meeting to get feedback on the rezoning proposal for Jacobs Creek and Forest Creek. This make-up meeting for parents who could…
All lanes are back open on I-20 West at exit 58 after black ice on the road
South Carolina Highway Patrol says all lanes are blocked on I-20 west at Exit 58 due to black ice with multiple collisions.
Richland County Library program to combat "Fake News"
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Richland County library is using a new program they say will help users spot fake news while surfing the internet. The program is called NewsGuard. Here's how it works.…
Tem Miles sworn in as new Mayor of West Columbia
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- West Columbia officially has a new Mayor. Now, formally Mayor Tem Miles was sworn into office Tuesday night. Mayor Miles served on the City's Council for…
Townville school shooter in court for sentencing
(AP) - The teen who opened fire on an elementary school playground was in court Tuesday as sentencing in his murder case begins. Prosecutors argued that Jesse Osborne, now…
Tuesday on ABC Prime
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- It's a Tuesday night of full of comedy and a salute to a Country music legend tonight in Primetime right here on ABC Columbia. Starting at 8PM get some…
South Carolina lawmakers, business leaders speak out as Supreme Court weighs DACA decision
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --On Tuesday morning, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a case that could lead to the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. While the justices…
Become Santa to a local senior citizen this holiday season
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- From now until the first week of December, you can become 'Santa' to a local senior citizen who might not otherwise get a gift this Christmas. The holiday season…
Man, 22, identified as driver killed in two-car crash on McCords Ferry Road
A 22-year-old Killian Station Court man was identified as the victim of a two-car crash overnight in Eastover.
Sanford suspends GOP primary challenge to Trump
Mark Sanford dropped his challenge to President Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination on Tuesday, saying the focus on impeachment has made it impossible for his campaign to gain traction.
Update: Former President Carter recovering from surgery
ATLANTA (AP) - Jimmy Carter's spokeswoman says the former president is recovering at Emory University Hospital following surgery to relieve pressure from bleeding on his brain. Deanna Congileo said there are no complications from the surgery. She said Carter will…
Hearing for Teen who pleaded guilty in first grader's death on SC playground
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Prosecutors plan to tell a judge why they think a teen who fired on a South Carolina school playground and killed a first-grader should spend his life in prison. A hearing begins Tuesday at the Anderson…
