City Council gives first approval in gun seizure ordinance
The Columbia City Council has give first approval to an ordinance that would allow law enforcement to confiscate guns — if they're used in a violent crime.
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Richland County Council gives homeowners clarity after assessment notice
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Council addressed concerns after 97,000 of homeowners got a notice that their property values went up, which could raise their taxes as well. "South Carolina requires us…
McMaster: Idea of impropriety in leader search preposterous
A spokesman for Gov. Henry McMaster says it's preposterous to suggest the governor did anything improper during the search for a new University of South Carolina president.
Food Lion donates new refrigerator truck to Harvest Hope
Today Food Lion donated a new refrigerator truck to Harvest Hope Food Bank worth over $100,000 dollars to help feed families across the state.
Trading school supplies for parking fines: City Council discusses new ordinance
The Columbia City Council is discussing a new way for people to pay off their parking tickets.
Former SC governor, congressman Mark Sanford may run against Trump in 2020
Mark Sanford is considering a run for president in 2020.
UofSC Board of Trustee Member says supporting current candidate not in best interest of University
ABC Columbia News received a statement from USC Board of Trustee member Chuck Allen regarding the University of South Carolina presidential search.
6 people arrested on drug charges out of Lexington
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) --- The Lexington county Sheriff's Department has arrested a total of six people in connection to drug charges after tracking two people deputies say were already "wanted subjects" in Lexington. Lexington deputies say they went to the …
SC Tax Free Weekend set for August
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Mark your calendars. The south Carolina Department of Revenue has released the dates for the Tax Free weekend. The sales tax holiday will run Friday, August 2 through Sunday, August 4, 2019. Some of the tax free items…
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile in Richland Co. communities
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- West Nile virus is confirmed in two places in Richland Co., after mosquitoes tested positive in Forest Acres and St. Andrews. Now, Richland Co. Vector Control is trying to minimize…
Columbia Museum of Art presents: 'Japan on Screen'
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The Columbia Museum of Art presents Japan on Screen. This…
Valet arrested after taking customers car home, says he didn't have money to fix his car
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-A Midlands woman came home to a missing car at the airport because a valet employee took her car for a spin. "I was very upset," Joye Johnson said. "I felt violated…
Red Cross disaster trained workers deploy to Louisiana
The Palmetto SC Region of the American Red Cross has once again stepped in to help neighbors throughout the country dealing with the effects of Hurricane Barry.
Local woman plunges to her death after skydiving accident
Emergency officials in Chester County tell us a woman died after a hard landing
Neighbors of Allen Benedict Court apartments react to residents moving out
When he moved across the street from the Allen Benedict Court apartments nearly 20 years ago, Charles Brooks says his neighborhood was full of life.
1,556 animals adopted during Pick Me! SC weekend
1,556 animals found homes this past weekend, thanks to the second annual statewide adoption event ‘Pick Me! SC.’
Richland Sheriff's arrest "Fugitive" on Criminal Sexual Conduct charges
The Richland County Sheriff's Department has arrested a Northeast Columbia man facing a number of charges, including Criminal Sexual Conduct.
Deputies looking for masked man who fired shots during Two Notch Pitt Stop robbery
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Deputies are looking for someone who robbed the Pitt Stop on Two Notch road last month. According to a news release and surveillance video sent Monday (7/15), the person walked into the convenience store at 7460…
Teen involved in fatal collision on Dreher Shoals Road identified
The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the teenager who died as the result of a motor vehicle collision on Dreher Shoals Road in Irmo over the weekend.
Former officer said she was paid to bring package containing meth, marijuana to facility: Warrant
A former correctional officer was sentenced to serve six years prison for introducing contraband to inmates.
Richland County confirms West Nile activity, scheduled to spray areas
RICHLAND, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County officials say they will spray for mosquitoes in Forest Acres and St. Andrews after routine tests confirm West Nile Virus activity in those areas. According to county officials,…
One killed in weekend boating accident
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO)-- Officials with the Department of Natural Resources say a boater was pronounced dead after an accident this weekend. Officials say six people were on a pontoon boat on Lake Marion Saturday when waves caused their 32 foot…
Forest Acres PD searching for robbery suspect
Forest Acres, S.C. (WOLO)--Forest Acres police are looking for a suspect in a recent robbery. Investigators say suspect can be seen in a a picture taken from an ATM's security camera. Police say the…
South Carolina mental hospital patient died at bottom of dogpile
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A patient at a state mental hospital in South Carolina has died after being at the bottom of a dogpile of several employees - something specifically prohibited in their training. The State newspaper reports three of…
