SLED seeking potential victims in connection to human trafficking case in Florence Co.
SLED investigators say a man arrested for human trafficking in august may have more victims.
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Sheriff Lott: No rehabilitation would have helped double homicide suspect
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott wants the suspect in a double homicide last week to be locked up for the rest of his life.
Local Living: SC State Fair opens Wednesday
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-- It's State Fair time. Our Crysty Vaughan is here with a look at Local Living. We are just two days away from the start of the South Carolina State Fair. For its…
Gas Prices on the way down says AAA
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Good news if you're filling up at the pump. Prices are down this week, according to AAA. Here in South Carolina, drivers are paying an average of $2.28 a gallon, that's…
SC farms showing effects as drought worsens in the state
Six South Carolina counties are in the “extreme drought” category, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Gamecocks will have to wait on game time: Six day window taken for UofSC v Florida
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Don't make plans just yet for the battle between the Gamecocks and the Gators. According to a release from South Carolina Athletics, the decision on game time and television network for the South Carolina - Florida football game,…
Richland County Sheriff's Dept. to update fatal double shooting case
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County Deputies say they have arrested a man accused of a double shooting on Ballenton Road last Thursday night. 46 year old Demetrick Doctor is facing charges of two counts of murder, and one count of…
21 people displaced after early morning fire at Briargate Condominiums
Columbia, SC.. (WOLO)-- The Columbia Fire Department responded to a 2-Alarm apartment fire at Briargate Condominiums Monday morning. It happened at about 7 a.m. at the…
Four Holes Road bridge over I-26 re-opens after fatal collision in 2018
South Carolina Department of Transportation officials say the Four Holes Road bridge will re-open today after a 2018 fatal collision.
Bond denied for man accused of kidnapping his two kids in Newberry County
Newberry County Detention Center officials say bond is denied for a man accused of kidnapping his two kids on Saturday.
CFD says fire is under control at Briargate Condominiums
Columbia Fire Department officials say they have contained a two alarm apartment fire at Briargate Condominiums this morning.
Pink Ribbon 5K in Orangeburg
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)- Orangeburg Arts center at the Edisto Memorial Gardens will be hosting a Pink Ribbon 5K Saturday, October 26th . Proceeds for the walk will benefit the RMC Foundations' Pink Ribbon…
What's New at the South Carolina State Fair?
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)- You can celebrate 150 years of South Carolina's State Fair starting Wednesday, October 6th but you can also celebrate new things coming to the fair as well. Curtis talks with…
Funeral services set for fallen Lexington firefighter
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-Services for a Lexington firefighter who was killed in the line of duty will be held on Tuesday. According to Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Paul Edwin Quattlebaum, Jr., 46, services will be conducted 4:00 p.m. Tuesday at…
Pelion Middle School student charged with threatening student
LEXINGTON, S.C. – An 11-year-old male who attends Pelion Middle School has been charged with threatening a student after deputies determined he referred to killing another student Friday. School officials say during dismissal the assistant principal attempted to keep an…
South Carolina woman dies in motorcycle collision with deer
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a South Carolina woman died after the motorcycle she was riding on hit a deer. News outlets report that the Lexington County coroner Margaret Fisher said 53-year-old Ruth Hunt Payne of Lexington died at…
Flags at half-staff Sunday for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) -- As the nation remembers firefighters who have lost their lives while protecting others, flags are flying at half-staff in South Carolina on Sunday. President Donald Trump issued a proclamation to have the flag at half-staff throughout…
Jerryfest in Five Points: music and more
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- From tie dye to food and of course music, this Sunday is JerryFest. The community is invited to celebrate the life and art of Jerry Garcia at this year's JerryFest in…
Lexington, Richland residents can drop off electronics, other items at Recycling Event
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to rid your house of some unwanted items? Residents of Richland and Lexington counties can drop off items at a recycling event. Electronics, household hazardous waste, scrap metal and tires are among the items accepted at…
Organization provides free cleaning to cancer patients
October brings attention to breast cancer, by raising awareness of treatment, research and prevention. One local company is going a step above the rest, by offering a free home cleaning to a patient undergoing treatment.
Local Living: A look at Halloween events planned across the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Calling ghosts and goblins, here's a look at some Halloween happenings with Crysty Vaughan in Local Living. Get ready to be spooked. 'Boo at the Zoo' returns to Riverbanks Zoo and…
Fight the Flu: Free Flu Shots with Prisma Health
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Prisma Health Children's Hospital of the Midlands is offering free flu shots to help protect parents and kids from the flu season. ABC Columbia's Curtis Wilson spoke…
Duo charged after burglarizing Dollar General in Orangeburg Co.
Two Orangeburg man have been charged after robbing a Dollar General in August 2019, according to the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office.
Friday on ABC Prime
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Tonight in prime time on ABC Columbia we have a night full of Friday fun kicking off at eight with "American Housewife", followed by "Fresh off the…
Lexington County firefighter dies in line of duty after being hit by a semi-truck
The Lexington County Fire Services says one of its firefighter has died in the line of duty.
