Mardi Gras Columbia festival kicks off this weekend with family-friendly fun
The Mardi Gras Columbia Festival and parade kicks off this Saturday, March 2 at City Roots Farm.
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Potential 2020 Presidential candidate Sherrod Brown in Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='ChtyAdUN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ChtyAdUN.jpg' vtitle='Potential 2020 Presidential candidate Sherrod Brown stops'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Another potential presidential candidate was in the Midlands Friday (3/1) afternoon. Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown visited Fast Forward on Devine Street. Fast Forward is a community…
Excessive force in question: Florence County Sheriff says, 'our officers did nothing wrong'
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- It is a subject that can make many people uncomfortable, but it as a topic that has come up all across the country. What is excessive force and where do…
Orangeburg deputies arrest two men accused of trafficking meth, heroin
Orangeburg deputies have arrested two men on drug-related charges after a motorist reported a man with a gun.
New film coming to the Nickelodeon tackles mental illness
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A screening of a new movie hopes to bring attention to mental health. According to organizers it will also give those in attendance the resources they need…
St. Andrews job fair to be hosted on tomorrow at Columbia High
The Saint Andrews Job Fair will be hosted tomorrow (Saturday, March 2) to those seeking job opportunities on a local, state and federal level.
SC Human Trafficking Task Force meets
[gtxvideo vid='zrSJJ68w' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zrSJJ68w.jpg' vtitle='SC Human Trafficking Task Force meets'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force wrapped up a meeting Friday at the City of West Columbia Municipal complex. Task force members discussed updates from the regional task…
Columbia Police re-arrest suspect involved in multiple burglaries
Columbia Police Department say they have re-arrested a suspect involved in multiple burglaries in 2017 and in 2018.
Health & Fitness Game hosted by University of South Carolina Women's Basketball and DSS
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready tp hoop it up for fitness? The Department of Social Services is hosting the 2019 annual Health & Fitness Game along with the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Team. The sixth annual event…
Craftsman's Classic returns to Columbia this weekend
If you feel like springing into the next season you are not alone. The Spring Craftsman's Classic is coming back to Columbia for their annual event.
Columbia Police investigating armed robbery at Family Dollar on Leesburg
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Family Dollar store. Information in limited late Thursday (2/28) night but police say they are reviewing surveillance video, hoping to identify the suspect. The Family Dollar is…
Columbia police make arrest in Carnegie street deadly shooting
Columbia police arrest a man they suspect was involved in the deadly shooting along Carneige street Tuesday night.
ABC Columbia visits Harbison West Elementary for Read Across America Week
[gtxvideo vid='JNQCIOqG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JNQCIOqG.jpg' vtitle='JOSH READS ACROSS AMERICA'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Harbison West Elementary invited ABC Columbia's Josh Berry to come read to students Thursday (2/28). Such a good time reading to the kiddos at @HarbisonWestEl this morning! Thanks for…
Group pushes for programs to help men become responsible dads
[gtxvideo vid='FuO5nu9A' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FuO5nu9A.jpg' vtitle='FATHERS WITH FAMILIES'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - At the Statehouse Thursday (2/28), a group that advocates for fathers in our state released new statistics on the importance of nurturing new dads. The South Carolina Center for Fathers…
School Resource Officer training is changing to keep up with students
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- A stabbing at A.C. Flora High School earlier this week and an incident in Orangeburg has highlighted the importance of School Resource Officers in schools. These days they…
2nd annual Cola Jazz festival comes back to Columbia
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- If you love music and are looking to enjoy a little Jazz here in the Capital city than you are in luck. It's time for the annual ColaJazz Festival.…
Gaston woman arrested for drugs found at first probation check-in, deputies say
A Gaston woman faces charges after agents found drugs in her car during her first check-in at a probation office.
Kershaw County deputies say missing 16-year old girl found safe
Kershaw County deputies say the missing 16-year old girl from Kershaw was found safe.
Clemson gears up for Out of Darkness Campus Walk
Clemson University gets ready to host their 4th suicide prevention walk on the schools campus.
Drift Jam Music Festival to benefit First Responders
[gtxvideo vid='icYgzSr4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/icYgzSr4.jpg' vtitle='Drift Jam Music Festival to aid First Responders'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- An annual Midlands music festival announced a new partnership. The Drift Jam Music Festival will team up to help the 9/11 Remembrance Foundation of South Carolina.…
Suspect sought for hit and run on West Main Street and Third Avenue
Lexington Police are searching for a suspect accused of a hit and run on the intersection of West Main Street and Third Avenue last week.
Two areas of SC ranked worst in money management
A new survey unveils which places in the state rank among the worst when it comes to money management. Click here and find out if it's a community you live in.
SC Poor People's Campaign address their agenda to lawmakers asking for change
Advocates for the State's poor headed to the State House on Wednesday to lobby lawmakers.
Massive South Carolina education overhaul bill moves forward
A massive bill that would overhaul education in South Carolina is heading to the House floor, but the proposal appears to be a long way from a finished product.
Detained suspect sentenced to 7 years for smearing bodily fluids on officer
A man arriving at a Lexington Detention center for a previous charge has been sentence to 7 years after officials say he threw fecal matter at officers.
