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Midlands woman honored with AARP Honoring Heroes award

A Midlands woman was recognized for her lifetime of service both int he military and as a veteran.

Protesters gather at the State House to call an end to the national emergency

Not everyone thinks there's a national emergency at the Southern border.

Check's not in the mail: SC ratepayers angry over no rebate

For more than 700,000 customers of a private South Carolina utility, the $1,000 rebate checks aren't in the mail.

Deputies: Lexington man charged after stealing a van at gunpoint

A Lexington County man who deputies arrested Saturday is suspected of stealing a work van after pulling a gun on its driver Friday night.

Update: Missing teen found safe

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Per the Richland Co. Sheriff's Dept., "The 15-year-old missing teen has been located safe. Sheriff Lott expresses his thanks to all the citizens who called in with tips that led…

CPD updates investigation into Gervais St. shooting

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--New details were announced Monday in a weekend shooting that resulted in one death and two injuries. Investigators say it happened just after 12:30am at Prince Hall Grand Masonic Lodge at an event hosted by the Metro's…

Tips to protect your information from identity thieves this tax season

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's that time of year again, Tax time. It's also time for thieves to try and take advantage of you and your personal information. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is sharing tips to help consumers…

Presidents Day closings in the Midlands

COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- Monday is Presidents Day! Presidents day is often observed on the third Monday of February and also the birthday of former president George Washington. While many people will be home from work and school, several businesses will…

Post your 'Shelfie' for the Magic of Storytelling

[gtxvideo vid='OfmVKiwt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OfmVKiwt.jpg' vtitle='Post your 'Shelfie' for the Magic of Storytelling'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- ABC Columbia, along with our sponsor, Children's Dental Group, want every child to have the chance to open a book and open their imagination Too many…

Crews respond to structure fire on Sunset Boulevard in Lexington

LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)-Multiple emergency crews are responding to an abandoned structure fire in Lexington. Officials say the 4900 block of Sunset Boulevard have been shut down as a result. https://twitter.com/CountyLex/status/1097316323439398912 No injuries reported. Hose…

Highway patrol officer involved in wreck on Forest Drive

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County deputies are investigating a wreck that involved a Highway patrol officer and a citizen. The incident happened Sunday at 3:45p.m. on Forest Drive at interstate 77. Deputies say an on duty SC Highway patrol…

Victim identified in Gervais Street shooting

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are investigating an overnight shooting that left one man dead and two others injured. Officers responded to the 2300 block of Gervais Street shortly after 12:30 a.m. Sunday where…

Wreck becomes homicide probe after bullet wounds found

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Investigators say what they initially thought was a traffic wreck on Interstate 77 in Columbia has turned into a homicide investigation. Columbia Police spokeswoman Jennifer Timmons said 22-year-old Shamar Johnson was ejected from his car after…

One killed, others injured in overnight shooting on Gervais St.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police say just after midnight Sunday three people were shot at 2300 Gervais St. That is in the area between Harden St and Millwood Ave. on the corner of Gervais and Oak St. Investigators say one…

'Hoop it Up' Blood drive this week

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- When it comes to saving lives, donating blood is a slam dunk. This month the City of Columbia will host its annual "Hoop It Up" Blood Drive at the Columbia Convention Center. You can roll up…

Democratic presidential candidates campaign in South Carolina

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Democratic presidential candidates made their rounds in South Carolina over the weekend. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris wrapped up a two-day swing through South Carolina to introduce herself to residents of…

Climate change means more floods, great and localized

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The growing realization that ever-more ferocious storms are becoming more common as the result of global warming is forcing government officials to revisit how they respond to natural disasters. In South Carolina late last year, Republican…

Police arrest 5 for trafficking marijuana into Sumter from California

SUMTER,SC (WOLO)- Five members of a drug trafficking ring has been arrested after a several-months-long investigation. Officers say the group is responsible for bringing at least 500 lbs. of marijuana into Sumter from California. During the investigation by the Sumter Police…

FDA to Crackdown on marketing campaigns by some drug companies

[gtxvideo vid='N31OHXhK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/N31OHXhK.jpg' vtitle='FDA Crackdown on supplements'] CNN-- The FDA has announced its plan to crackdown on the marketing campaigns made by drug companies because life changing claims made by those companies may not be all that they're chalked up to…

Richland Library hosts Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards

[gtxvideo vid='zxrucClI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zxrucClI.jpg' vtitle='Richland Library blk history mnth'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Tonight the Richland library continued its celebration of Black history month with the works of outstanding African American authors and illustrators. All the winners of the Coretta Scott King…