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Tragic accident kills five year old at town Christmas parade in Bluffton
Police in Bluffton are investigating what is being called a "tragic accident" that took place at the end of the town's Christmas parade.
Judge tosses out charges against 6 in SC mall shooting
GREENWOOD, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina judge has tossed out attempted murder and other charges against six men accused of a shooting at the Greenwood Mall last year. The judge halted the trial Thursday, saying prosecutors never proved any…
Coroner confirms body found in Orangeburg County belongs to missing woman
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A coroner has identified a body found in Orangeburg County on Friday morning. On Friday, authorities said the body was discovered by bridge maintenance workers off of Five Chop Road near Santee. Two days later,…
Clemson back in College Football Playoff, faces OSU Dec. 28
For the first time since 2015, four Power 5 conference champions have been selected for the College Football Playoff.
Firefighters respond to drowning incident involving Lumberton infant
Lumberton, N.C. (WPDE) — Firefighters responded to a drowning incident Saturday afternoon involving an infant at a home on East 22nd Street in Lumberton, according to an official with Lumberton Fire Department. The Lumberton Police Department responded to the incident. ABC…
Today is your last chance to join the Salvation Army and be an Angel
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---This is your last day to take part in a holiday tradition. the Salvation Army angel trees are up in area locations, but only through the remainder of…
No. 3 Clemson tops No. 22 Virginia 62-17 for ACC title
Trevor Lawrence threw four touchdown passes, three to Tee Higgins, and No. 3 Clemson won its fifth consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference title with a 62-17 victory over No. 22 Virginia on Saturday night.
Haley: Killer 'hijacked' Confederate flag meaning for some
COLUMBIA,SC (AP)-Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says in an interview that a man who gunned down nine worshipers at an African American church in 2015 'hijacked' the ideals some connected to the…
Lowcountry woman shares her story as Uber report reveals thousands of sexual assaults
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A new safety report from Uber reveals that the company received nearly 6,000 reports of sexual assaults in the past two years. ABC News 4 spoke exclusively to one local woman who recalled her close call with an Uber…
Community center in jeopardy after discovering water damage, mold under building
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — When the Race Path Community Center reopened in a larger building in early 2018, the non-profit had a positive outlook on expanding its reach in the neighborhood. The community center is led by the Phoenix Renaissance Inc. non-profit…
2 dead after head-on collision in Orangeburg County
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Two people are dead after a collision took place in Orangeburg County on Friday night. According to South Carolina Highway Patrol, a vehicle was traveling north while a second vehicle was heading south on Highway…
Governor's Mansion Christmas Open House set for Monday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Things will be looking “Merry and Bright” at the South Carolina Governor’s Mansion next week. Governor Henry McMaster and the First Lady will host the annual Christmas Open House on…
Tis the season: There's still time to give to the Angel Tree
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A Midlands holiday tradition ends Sunday, December 8, 2019. Calling all of Santa’s helpers! You still have a chance to help ABC Columbia make a child’s Christmas wish come true. The…
Congressman Clyburn encourages residents to enroll in 'Affordable Care Act' before deadline
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --Congressman Jim Clyburn was in Columbia Friday to urge South Carolinians to enroll in health insurance. Clyburn met with health care officials and local leaders to create a united push…
First vaping related death reported in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has reported the state’s first vaping related death. Officials say the death came out of…
Hardeeville man sentenced to 18 years for 2016 shooting death
Hardeeville, SC (WOLO) ---- A 22-year-old Hardeeville man found guilty of manslaughter after the 2016 shooting death of a Jasper County resident is sentenced to 18 years in…
The body of an unidentified man found in E. Orangeburg County
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --- The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says they are still at the beginning stages of their investigation, but confirm to ABC Columbia News that around 10:30 Friday morning bridge maintenance workers called 911 after discovering a dead…
Bond denied for former Lexington Co. teacher accused of sexual misconduct
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) --On Friday, a Lexington County judge denied bond for a former Red Bank Elementary School teacher accused of engaging in sexual battery with a student on school grounds. Hianlucas Isturiz…
'We always remain vigilant,' Safety and security a top priority at Fort Jackson
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- With two deadly active shooter situations on military bases this week, it may raise concern over safety at these institutions. Although not a naval base, Fort Jackson is the largest…
Duke Energy Foundation donates 10k grant to United Way of Kershaw
Kershaw Co., SC (WOLO) --- Thursday, The Duke Energy Foundation gave the United Way of Kershaw County a huge donation. The energy company presented the United Way of Kershaw with…
98 Ventures expansion to bring 150 jobs to Greenville County
Greenville Co, SC (WOLO) -- An executive management services company is getting ready for an expansion that is expected to bring 150 new jobs to South Carolina by the beginning of 2020. 98 Ventures…
Columbia Art Center celebrates holidays around the world
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- With the holidays quickly approaching, the Columbia Art Center wanted to share how cultures across the world celebrate this time of year. As part of the Art Center's…
Orangeburg deputies arrest three on weapons charges during safety checkpoint
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) ---Sheriff Leroy Ravenell tells ABC Columbia three Orangeburg County men have been arrested, all facing weapons charges after deputies say they attempted to avoid a…
Former Red Bank Elementary teacher accused of sexual contact with a minor
Lexington, SC( WOLO) --- The Lexington County Sheriff's Department extricated a former Lexington elementary school teacher from Ecuador to to face charges of sexual contact with a minor. According to authorities,…
