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Voting information you need to know before elections start on Tuesday

It's time to vote again as the Columbia municipal election kicks off tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with multiple seats up for grabs.

15-year-old arrested in fatal shooting of another teen

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A 15-year-old has been arrested for the August shooting death of another 15-year-old. The State reports the Columbia Police Department arrested the suspect Friday on a charge of murder in the homicide of Jalen Qadir Islam.…

Police: 2 Marines help catch suspect in Lexington

Two new Marines from Lexington helped capture a suspect who running away at a Best Buy, Lexington County Police said. Noah Jordan and Caleb Montgomery, both private first class, pulled off their heroics moments after a credit-card fraud suspect ran…

Murder in South Carolina at 5-year high, Horry County had third-highest rate

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The state’s law enforcement agency, SLED, released data that shows in 2018, 393 South Carolinians were murdered. That’s the highest the state has seen in five years. The data shows that 29 of those happened in Horry County,…

Aldi recalls frozen raspberries due to hepatitis A contamination

WLOS — Aldi has recalled certain packs of frozen raspberries and frozen berry medley due to hepatitis A contamination. The recall is for Season's Choice Frozen Raspberries and Season's Choice Frozen Medley. The specific recalled products are: Season’s Choice Frozen Raspberries,…

Police looking for man in connection to Sumter shooting

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Officials are still looking for man connected to a shooting on Friday. Dywain McKenzie, 19, of Maney Street is wanted and the shooting happened around 8:15 p.m. at his home, according the Sumter Police Department.…

SC man wanted for financial crimes arrested after jail visit

YORK, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man wanted for financial crimes is in custody after he allegedly was found with drugs while visiting an inmate. York County deputies say 35-year-old Donald Varnadore, of Sharon, was arrested in the lobby of…

South Carolina beats Vandy 24-7 with Edwards career game

With one of their key playmakers out injured, South Carolina again turned to dependable "old man" Bryan Edwards.

No. 4 Clemson routs Wofford 59-14 for 24th straight victory

Trevor Lawrence scored four touchdowns, Travis Etienne ran for 212 yards and two TDs and No. 4 Clemson won its 24th consecutive game, rolling over FCS opponent Wofford 59-14 on Saturday.

Trenholm Road Sinkhole repair delayed by weather

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — It may be another week before the City of Columbia completes repairs at the site of a sinkhole. The city says it has made steady progress on repairs to…

Gamecock Saturday Night on ABC Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– College football season is here and ABC Columbia is your place to follow all the action. Gamecock Saturday Night, ABC Columbia‘s college football show, airs tonight after College Football on…

Fall Back: Daylight Saving ends Sunday at 2am

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready to fall back, Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday at 2 am. So here's a reminder before you go to bed Saturday night, set those clocks back an hour. We may…

Wofford coach knows what it's like to win at Clemson

Wofford coach Josh Conklin is different than most opponents for No. 4 Clemson — he knows what it’s like to win at the Tigers’ Death Valley.

CPD arrests 15-year-old for deadly shooting of teen on Sligh Avenue

(WOLO) - Columbia Police have arrested a teenager in connection with a deadly shooting in August. A 15-year-old male is charged with murder for the shooting death of Jalen Islam. Police…

Orangeburg police arrest two men accused of deadly September shooting

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) ---The Orangeburg county Sheriff's Office says two men have been charged in connection to a shooting in September where the victim later died. According to officials, the incident took place around…

Five Points fountain dyed purple in honor of March of Dimes

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- If you drove through Five Points Friday you may have noticed something new in the entertainment district. The Five Points Association and Village Idiot Pizza dyed the…

Friday night on ABC Prime time

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- It's Friday and ABC Columbia is hoping to help you kick off a night of comedy and drama. All of the fun kicks off at 8PM with the comedy "American Housewife'. Tonight it is girls night…

Local Living: Sailing, Concerts and USC v Clemson, plus, weekend events

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--There is a lot going on in the Midlands. Crysty Vaughan takes a look in 'Local Living'. Friday the City of West Columbia is hosting Fall Back Fest from 6pm-9pm on…

15 yr. old girl charged with murder

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--The Sumter Co. Sheriff's Office says a 15 year old girl is charged with murder in the death of a man whose body was found last weekend. Deputies say Derrick Slater's body…

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…

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…