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Thursday night on ABC Prime

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Don't move, ABC Columbia has a night full of drama on tap. The drama begins with 'Grey's Anatomy' at 8PM, followed by a new episode on 'A Million Little Things' 9PM. Your night of who done…

"She's a woman of steel": Kershaw Co. Sheriff grateful deputy not injured after collision

A Kershaw County deputy is expected to make a full recovery after being struck by a car outside Lugoff Elementary this morning.

Local Living: Vista after Five and Jam Room Festival, plus Growling at the Moon

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Here's a look at Local Living, happenings in the Midlands this weekend. It's Vista After Five Thursday night and the band '76 and Sunny' will play at the Tin Roof. The…

Prescription Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--It's time to clean out the medicine cabinet. The South Carolina Department of Health, along with local law enforcement and others, will host a 'Prescription Drug Take Back Day' on Saturday…

Sheriff: 5 children found in 'squalor'; parents arrested

Authorities in South Carolina say they've arrested a couple after five children were found "living in squalor.''

Police investigating after middle school student found with loaded handgun

Police are investigating after an Sumter middle school student was found in possession of a loaded handgun at the school.

Kershaw Deputy hit by car "Doing well" says Sheriff

KERSHAW Co. SC (WOLO)-- The Kershaw County Sheriff's Department is updating the condition of a deputy hit by a car Thursday morning. Below is the latest Facebook post: YOUR KCSO…

Graphic dash cam video shows deputy struck at school crossing, she is doing OK say officials

KERSHAW, SC (WOLO)-- The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office released shocking footage, showing a deputy getting hit by a car. Deputies say it happened while she was directing traffic outside of Lugoff Elementary…

Bond set at $60,000 for woman accused of DUI, hitting veteran on motorcycle

A woman accused of severely injuring a motorcyclist while driving under the influence last month, was in bond court Thursday. Judge Robert Hood set her bond at $60,000, with conditions.

Deputies: Second person charged in connection with shooting death of SC Postal Worker

KINGSTREE, S.C. (AP) - Authorities in South Carolina have charged a second man in the shooting death of a mail carrier on her route. Williamsburg County deputies announced 27-year-old Jerome Davis was arrested Tuesday in North Charleston and charged with…

Kershaw County deputy struck by vehicle outside school

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- While directing traffic outside Lugoff Elementary School Thursday morning, a Kershaw County deputy was struck by a car, and had to be taken to the hospital. Deputy Chelsea Cockrell had her blue lights on and…

No one is hurt after a house is struck by bullets on School House Road

Columbia Police say no one is hurt after a house was struck by bullets early this morning on the 27-hundred block of School House Road.

Governor Henry McMaster reacts to vote on 'heartbeat bill'

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Tuesday a Senate subcommittee removed exemptions for rape and incest from the state's proposed abortion legislation also known as the 'heartbeat bill, meaning if passed, abortions would…

More than 200 USC students forced to move into new dorms mid-semester

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- More than 200 USC students forced to move out of their dorms because of the university's plans to improve. After just moving into Cliff apartments on USC's campus, 215 freshmen will have…

All Richland Library locations closed tomorrow for staff training

All the Richland Library locations will be closed on Thursday, October 24 for Customer Service Improvement (CSI) Day.

Project encourages women to get more involved in state organizations

Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Governor McMaster and others are encouraging women to get involved in state organizations. Wednesday morning, the Governor was joined by several prominent women including Representative Beth Bernstein, and Lieutenant Governor…

Wednesday night on ABC Prime time

Columbia,SC (WOLO)--- Make sure you keep your dial right here on ABC Columbia for night full of thrills, laughs, and an ABC special you won't see anywhere else. The night kicks off with a trio of comedies starting with 'The…

Father of slain Sumter five-year-old hopes to keep daughter's memory alive

The family of Nevaeh Adams, the Sumter five-year-old whose remains were discovered in a Richland County landfill last Friday, returned to her apartment Wednesday afternoon to pick up her belongings.

Take a 'Not so Spooky Stroll' in our look at Local Living

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you're looking for something kid friendly this Halloween, Riverbanks Zoo is hosting 'Boo At the Zoo' this week each night at 6pm. Kids of all ages can enjoy a trick…

Repairs to Treholm Road set to be completed by November

The City of Columbia are finalizing plans to the repair the section of Trenholm Road damaged by a main line break last week.

SC School for the Deaf and Blind students help dedicate 'I Love You' sculpture

There's a new sculpture in downtown Columbia that's sharing a universal message from students at the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB). The statue, which features sign language, was dedicated Wednesday morning by city and school officials.