JUUL still plans to bring new assembly plant to Lexington County
As health concerns rise over vape related illnesses, one e cigarette corporation says it still has plans on setting up shop here in the Midlands.
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Local Living: Oz at the Museum and Okra in Irmo!
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- We have a full calendar of events this weekend, here's our Crysty Vaughan with a look at 'Local Living'. The 46-th annual Irmo Okra Strut begins Friday night.…
Thousands raised to help Army veteran after losing leg in suspected drunk driving crash
More than $15,000 has been raised in just days for one local veteran who lost his leg after being hit by an alleged drunk driver.
Suspect in deadly boating crash in court
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A man facing felony felony BUI charges after a fatal boat crash on Lake Murray appeared in court in Richland County Friday. Tracy Gordon, 53, was granted a $100,000 surety bond.…
Bond issued for suspect in nightclub shooting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The suspect in a recent night club murder was also in court Friday. Shuron Malone was issued an $80,00 bond. Investigators say on September 2nd Malone shot and killed a man outside of Club Phoenix on Farrow Rd.…
Time to strut: Okra Strut in Irmo
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- IRMO, SC (WOLO)--It's time for the 46th annual Irmo Okra Strut. It kicks off Friday September 27 at 6pm with a street dance and Saturday at 9am with…
Drought conditions worsening in parts of the South says U.S. Drought Monitor
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Weeks of dry, hot weather have plunged the Deep South further into a drought that's affecting more than 11 million people and threatening crops across the region. An assessment released Thursday by the U.S. Drought Monitor…
LCSD: Suspect killed after shooting at deputies in Lexington County
Lexington County Sheriff's Department says a suspect is dead after he shot at law enforcement early Friday morning.
Local Living: Concerts in Columbia and Peace in the Park
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) Looking for activities this weekend? Here's our Crysty Vaughan with a look at 'Local Living'. If you're in the mood for a concert, country superstar Carrie Underwood will…
National group upset over Governor's Prayers during Hurricane Dorian Preparations
A national organization says the Governor is violating the constitution by holding prayers before press conferences.
Tonight on Prime on ABC
(WOLO) ---Stay tuned to ABC Columbia as all of your favorite shows come on tonight starting with the Grey's Anatomy, then at 9PM the season premiere of "A Million Little Things". The…
Series of Thursday fires raise concerns for Shandon neighborhood residents
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --A series of fires broke out early Thursday morning in the Shandon neighborhood. No one was injured, but some neighbors think these fires were not random. Officers with the Columbia Police…
Local Living: Museum fun in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- We've got a lot going on in the Midlands this week. So grab your calendar and let's take a look at Local Living with our Crysty Vaughan. Edventure Children’s Museum…
Consumer: Best times to book Holiday travel
CNN-- It's still hot outside and visions of sugar plums may not be dancing in your head, but experts say now is the time to book those holiday trips.…
Local deputies are helping keep the lights on for Midlands seniors
The effort is called 'Bulb Blitz Day' and the idea is to help reduce the risk of falls for senior citizens when it comes to replacing their light bulbs.
New window donated after bullet goes into living room of elderly Columbia woman
On Thursday, an elderly woman in Columbia had her window replaced free of charge after a bullet went through it earlier this year.
Firefighters battling flames at several homes on Westwood Avenue
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Columbia Fire Department says in a tweet that at least 20 firefighters are on the scene at a home in North Columbia battling a fire. No injuries have been reported at this time. This is…
Snakebitten lawmaker starts re-election bid with long run
A South Carolina lawmaker who was bitten by a poisonous snake earlier this month plans to run from his district to the Statehouse to kick off his re-election campaign.
Prisma Health to offer free flu shots
Columbia,SC (WOLO)---- Flu season is almost here and most health experts say getting a vaccine each year is one of the best ways to ward off the illness. Starting Sunday, Prism Health is doing there part to help you and…
New details are released into shooting death of postal worker
(CNN) ---Authorities in Williamsburg, South Carolina continue looking for whoever shot and killed a U.S. postal service worker while she out on her delivery route. As Harve Jacobs reports, Irene Pressley was…
Update: Columbia Fire investigating multiple fires in the Old Shandon neighorhood
Columbia Fire Department say they have contained a house fire on the 3200 block of Heyward Street overnight.
Feds: SC prison cellphone jam test has 'promising results'
Federal officials say they're encouraged by a test of a jamming technology some hope will help combat the threat posed by inmates with smuggled cellphones.
Butterfly release for Ovarian Cancer set for State House lawn
The colors of butterfly wings will soon grace the State House.
Surveillance video released of 11 year old who drove 200 miles to meet man from Snapchat
(CNN) --- We have an update to a story we first brought you last night right here on ABC Columbia News. new details are being released and so are surveillance images…
Deputies: Orangeburg man charged after sexually assaulting a 5-year-old nearly a decade ago
A Orangeburg man has been charged after sexually assaulting a child nearly a decade ago, according to the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office.
