Dog therapy offering folks a stress break or just some extra loving
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Student injured in school bus wreck
[gtxvideo vid='GSwIehFx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GSwIehFx.jpg' vtitle='school bus wreck'] Chapin, S.C. (WOLO)-- A child was hurt Thursday afternoon in a school bus accident in Chapin. The highway patrol says a car rammed into the back of another car -- pushing it into the…
Deputies: Murder investigation underway after man was shot and ejected from vehicle during crash
Columbia Police Department officers are now investigating a murder following the death of a male victim from last weekend's shooting on Shop Road.
Governor McMaster removes entire Richland County Election Board
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster has removed every member of the Richland County Board of Voter Registration and elections. McMaster announced the removal Thursday, saying the decision comes as a result of continued misconduct and neglect of duty. This after…
BlueCross BlueShield plans to donate up to $20,000 to support displaced Allen Benedict residents
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has agreed to donate up to $20,000 to support more than 400 displaced residents of Allen Benedict Court Apartments.
SC Emergency Leaders Receive National Recognition
[gtxvideo vid='HvqWuZSm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HvqWuZSm.jpg' vtitle='SC Emergency Leaders Receive National Recognition'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has been recognized for maintaining its National Accreditation status. SC EMD received an award from the Emergency Management Accreditation program on Thursday. South…
Lawmakers call for change in SC in wake of anniversary of Parkland mass shooting
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Suspected voyeur in Sumter County is arrested after multiple incidents
Sumter Police Department have charged Floyd Bryant with 18 counts of voyeurism this week after multiple incidents.
SC could miss out on 61 million dollars in state income tax if Mega Millions ticket goes unclaimed
It's been almost four months since the announcement of a winner for the $1.5537 billion jackpot and no one has come forward.
South Carolina lawmakers pass ban on tobacco regulations
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- Lawmakers at the Statehouse are done with the back and fourth of regulations surrounding cigarettes and E-cigarettes and want to propose a law that bans any additional regulations. The House has already passed a law that bans…
Happy Valentine's Day! Here are some sweet ways to celebrate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Happy Valentine's Day from ABC Columbia. This is a day traditionally reserved for Chocolates and Roses, but there are some other sweet treats, too. Our Curtis Wilson takes a look at Valentine's Day gift ideas from across…
State Senator calls election board incompetent after intense meeting in Richland
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-An explosive back and forth during the Richland County Elections Board meeting Wednesday night. "Nobody trust the Richland County elective process,State Senator Dick Harpootlian said. "I don't trust it. I…
My Life Empathy lab lets you experience race relations during Black History Month
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Richland Library has been holding a series of Empathy Labs, allowing members of the public to see an experience through the eyes of someone else. The latest installment, puts takes the viewer to the historic…
Columbia PD arrest driver accused of slamming stolen pickup into apartment
Columbia police have arrested the driver of a stolen pickup truck that came to a crashing halt in the side of a Columbia residence .
Harvest Hope is one of many groups helping Richland County assist Allen Benedict Residents
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Harvest Hope is known for stepping up whenever there is a crisis and between Hurricane Florence, furloughed federal employees and now the Allen Benedict Court crisis, Harvest Hope is running…
New partnership in SC to help veterans and their pets
On Wednesday morning, Governor Henry Mcmaster, Pawmetto Lifeline, and the Michael J-Mungo foundation announced a partnership to benefit South Carolina's veterans and their service animals.
Students from Richland Two rallied at the State House to discuss impact of the arts in SC
On Wednesday, 250 students from Richland School District Two met on the State House steps to sing.
South Carolina senators delay mental health transport bill
A group of senators say a proposal to overhaul how mental health patients are transported in South Carolina needs more work.
Attempted murder suspect in home invasion extradited back to SC
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --- A man suspected in a home invasion that left a 15 year year old with a gun shot wound to the hip is back in South Carolina. According to authorities,…
Columbia woman pleads guilty on charges enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity
United States Attorney announced that a Columbia woman has pleaded guilty to federal charges in enticing minor to engage in sexual activity.
Deputies: Hilton Head man sentenced after dragging officer with car during traffic stop
A Hilton Head man who injured a Beaufort County deputy with his car in the parking lot of a outlet center was sentenced today.
Still need Valentine's Ideas? Curtis samples some tasty treats for Valentine's
[gtxvideo vid='w0ds9boM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/w0ds9boM.jpg' vtitle='Curtis Wilson gets a tasty treat for Valentine's'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Valentine's Day often means roses, and of course chocolate. Do you need last minute gift ideas? Our Curtis Wilson heads to Edible Arrangements to sample some…
250 Midlands Students sing on State House steps for the Arts
[gtxvideo vid='IQF66jWN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IQF66jWN.jpg' vtitle='250 Students sing on State House steps for the Arts'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- 250 students from Richland School District Two met on the SC State House steps Wednesday, to sing! It's part of Arts Advocacy Day. Advocates…
SC Emergency and Military Leaders prepare for diasters during seminar
[gtxvideo vid='BXJtaBVJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BXJtaBVJ.jpg' vtitle='SC Emergency and Military Leaders prep for diasters'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State leaders are looking to prepare for any upcoming disasters. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division hosted a disaster preparedness seminar for military personnel on Wednesday.…
Consumer Alert: Target recalls unicorn boots
[gtxvideo vid='5yxNs9ce' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5yxNs9ce.jpg' vtitle='target boot recall'] (WOLO) -- In a news release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Target announced it is recalling a certain type of toddler boot due to a choking hazard. Consumer officials say the unicorn horn…
