Richland Co. deputies charge man for sexually assaulting a 3-year-old girl
Richland County deputies arrested a man for sexually assaulting a 3-year-old child. Authorities say Arcea Smith, 27, was arrested Thursday.
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Winterfest is winding down at the SC State Museum
You still have time to enjoy Winterfest at the South Carolina State Museum.
Former deputies to be charged for death of patients trapped in flooded van
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Charges are expected Friday against two South Carolina law enforcement officers who were transporting two mental patients who drowned while locked in the back of a van during Hurricane Florence, according to a prosecutor’s statements to…
South Carolina on Lottery win streak
[gtxvideo vid='8e3XpTJt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8e3XpTJt.jpg' vtitle='South Carolina on Lottery win streak'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina's lucky lottery streak continues. SC Lottery officials say a Columbia man won 125 thousand dollars on a scratch off ticket purchased at J and S Food Mart…
New tax codes and government shutdown will delay your tax refund check
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The new tax code that was passed last year could impact thousands of South Carolinian tax returns this year. It was the largest overhaul of the tax code in 30…
Deputies say missing woman suspect in Dollar General robbery
[gtxvideo vid='yTcgq7iD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yTcgq7iD.jpg' vtitle='Deputies say missing woman suspect in Dollar General robbery'] ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)-- A woman who had been reported missing in Columbia is now accused of armed robbery at a Dollar General in Orangeburg. Sheriff Leroy Ravenel says Porscha…
Donate: We're Live at the ABC Columbia Blood Drive
[gtxvideo vid='7MRedyyM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7MRedyyM.jpg' vtitle='Donate: We're Live at the ABC Columbia Blood Drive'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Join ABC Columbia's Dave Aiken and Josh Berry at The Plex at the Village at Sandhill for the annual Blood Drive. ABC Columbia is proud…
Sheriff: Woman previously reported missing charged in armed robbery
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)--A woman who had earlier been reported missing in Columbia is now accused of armed robbery at a Dollar General in Orangeburg. Sheriff Leroy Ravenel says Porscha Hardy, Shakema White, and…
Consumer experts: Gas Prices lowest since 2017
[gtxvideo vid='NwOCJoIT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/NwOCJoIT.jpg' vtitle='Consumer experts: Gas Prices lowest since 2017'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You may have seen them around town and are probably enjoying it too, gas prices are now the lowest they have been since 2017, according to GasBuddy.…
Law enforcement officer fired after alleged sexual relationship with minor
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iHeart Radio and ABC Columbia host blood drive
[gtxvideo vid='9WI4LQUw' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9WI4LQUw.jpg' vtitle='iHeart Radio and ABC Columbia blood drive'] COLUMBIA, S.C.(WOLO) - ABC Columbia and the Red Cross partnered for the annual New Years blood drive to help give the gift of life. Stop by The Plex at the…
Manufacturer locating new operations to Berkeley County, creating new jobs
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A manufacturer is locating operations to Berkeley County with an $8.2 million investment, according to state officials. VTL Precision is a developer and manufacturer of precision-engineered engine, transmission and turbocharger components for the commercial vehicle and passenger…
Year in Review: SC Politics
[gtxvideo vid='XaLHu401' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XaLHu401.jpg' vtitle='Year in Review: SC Politics'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will be officially sworn in as Governor on January 9, 2018. He'll take the oath of office as we start a new year. We take a…
All lanes are open on I-77 after early morning trailer fire
Fairfield County fire fighters say all lanes are open near the 33 mile marker and exit 34 northbound on I-77 after a trailer fire.
Another package thief targeted Columbia homes on Christmas day
[gtxvideo vid='iSXAZkIx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iSXAZkIx.jpg' vtitle='Another package thief targeted homes on Christmas day'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Someone stole a package off a front porch on Christmas day in Columbia. Columbia Police released surveillance video hoping someone recognizes the thief who hit…
Faces Lounge shooting shows irresponsible club ownership, according to RCSD
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- A fun night out ringing in the New Year took a scary turn when five people were shot at a local nightclub. All five victims had non-life threatening injuries.…
Join ABC Columbia for Red Cross Blood Drive at the Plex
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You can help give the gift of life by joining ABC Columbia for our annual New Years Blood drive. We are partnering with the Red Cross and I-Heart Radio for this blood donation event. You can stop by…
RCSD investigates nightclub shooting that injured five people
[gtxvideo vid='w7t58OuD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/w7t58OuD.jpg' vtitle='RCSD investigates night club shooting that injured five peop'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County Deputies continue the investigation into a New Year's day shooting that injured five people. According to authorities, it happened after 6am at the "Faces…
Domion Energy announces completion of SCANA merger
[gtxvideo vid='FXcZOg9h' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FXcZOg9h.jpg' vtitle='Domion Energy announces completion of SCANA merger'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Dominion Energy announced it has completed its purchase of SCE & G’s parent company SCANA. Dominion Energy released a statement on Wednesday, saying in part, quote-- "Together, we are…
Interfaith Harmony in South Carolina in the New Year
[gtxvideo vid='tcLiyEeN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tcLiyEeN.jpg' vtitle='Interfaith Harmony in the New Year'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Out of the State House, a gathering of faith based groups in the Midlands will celebrate harmony in the New Year. Last week, The Interfaith Partners joined to promote…
Suspect charged in December fatal shooting
Suspect was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in December.
Columbia woman arrested for beating 76-year-old to death
[gtxvideo vid='RuW7Zhdt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RuW7Zhdt.jpg' vtitle='Woman arrested for beating 76-year-old to death'] COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - A Columbia woman has been arrested for beating an elderly man to death. Nikki Price, 38, is charged with murder after the body of 76-year-old Kenneth…
Rose Parade features late Midlands teen for donating life
[gtxvideo vid='vgkmNZKk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vgkmNZKk.jpg' vtitle='Rose Parade features Midlands teen for donating life'] PASADENA, CA (WOLO) - Tuesday morning the annual Tournament of Roses Parade aired on ABC Columbia and someone from the Midlands was represented on the "Donate Life" float. Drew…
Update: Lexington deputies find missing woman safe
Lexington County deputies say a woman, who was declared missing since December 27th, was found safe on Wednesday.
One killed in NYE shooting
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland County deputies say a man was killed in a shooting Monday night off North Main St. Investigators say around 10:30pm they responded to a home on S. Highland Forest Dr. Deputies say a man was shot…
