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LCSD: Man injured in early morning shooting

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington County deputies say a man was injured in a shooting in West Columbia. Investigators say they responded to an apartment on Riverbend Dr. around 5am Tuesday morning. No one has been charged in connection with the…

Deputies: Five injured in New Year's Day shooting

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland County deputies say an early morning argument at a night club in Columbia ended with five people getting shot. Investigators say the incident happened around six this morning at Faces Lounge on Decker Blvd. According to…

Happy New Year from ABC Columbia

Columbia,  SC (WOLO)-- Here's to a healthy and happy 2019. ABC Columbia News wishes you a Happy New year. Join us at 6pm and 11pm for a look at the day's top stories and a year in review. Plus, wake…

Columbia police investigate fatal shooting

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police are investigating a deadly early Monday morning shooting. Police say it happened at around 3am Monday on McRae St. Investigators say one male victim was shot and killed.…

Columbia New Year's holiday parking schedule

  Columbia, (WOLO) ---  It's a holly jolly time of the year and many of you may be expecting family and friends to come into the area to visit for the holidays. If so, and you are looking to get…

South Carolina power co-op gets new board after revolt

ST. MATTHEWS, S.C. (AP) - A rural South Carolina electric company which threw out its entire board because of high salaries and other problems now has nine new members. The new Tri-County Electric Cooperative board was sworn in at a…

Bond denied for mother accused in 5 month old's death

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- A woman accused in the death of her five month old child was in court Monday afternoon. Bond was denied today for Kaitlynn Busby on charges of homicide by child abuse and possession of methamphetamine. Deputies began…

Early morning shooting in Lexington sends woman to hospital

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-Deputies are investigating a shooting that sent one woman to the hospital. The incident happened Saturday morning in the 200 block of Whiteford Way. Deputies say the female victim was transported to an area hospital with a gunshot…

Santee Cooper sues SCE&G over failed nuclear plants

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's state owned utility is suing its partner in a failed nuclear project, saying the privately-owned South Carolina Electric & Gas committed fraud and misconduct that caused billions of dollars to be wasted on the…

Seal hanging out at Myrtle Beach

[gtxvideo vid='JB1gdreY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JB1gdreY.jpg' vtitle='Seal hanging out at Myrtle Beach'] MYRTLE BEACH, SC-- The seal that captivated Myrtle Beach has returned to the city at least four times, making a normally rare sight somewhat of a common occurrence over the Christmas holiday.…

Winter storm slamming South, Northeast, ahead of New Year

[gtxvideo vid='pRFit1YI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pRFit1YI.jpg' vtitle='Winter storm slamming South, Northeast ahead of New Year'] ABC NEWS--A major winter storm is slamming the middle part of the country, and is moving East. And there could be ice and snow in store for the…

Deputies seek second suspect in Christmas Day shooting

Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)--  Sumter County deputies are searching for as suspect in a Christmas Day shooting. Investigators say D'aundree Wilson was involved in the incident at El Cheapo on Broad St. across the street from Shaw Air Force Base.…

ABC Columbia Belk Bowl Special!

  Charlotte, N.C. (WOLO)--Mike Gillespie and Greg Brzozowski were on the field ahead of the Gamecocks match up with Virginia in the Belk Bowl!

Troopers Investigating pedestrian struck

[gtxvideo vid='HuIjQj8A' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HuIjQj8A.jpg' vtitle='Troopers Investigating pedestrian struck'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--State Troopers are investigating an accident in Orangeburg County where they say a pedestrian was struck and killed. Investigators say it happened just after 8:15 on Highway 6 near Cable Drive. The…

Longtime Midlands Sports Anchor, Bob Shields, Dies

[gtxvideo vid='SkAbDrAa' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SkAbDrAa.jpg' vtitle='Longtime Midlands Sports Anchor Bob Shields Dies'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Longtime Midlands Sports Director, Bob Shields, passed away Friday. Bob Shields served as sports director at CBS affiliate WLTX  in Columbia from 1983 to 2010. Shields was a…

Fairfield County accident victim identified

[gtxvideo vid='8RAjSBOx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8RAjSBOx.jpg' vtitle='Fairfield County accident victim identified'] FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-- Investigators in Fairfield County have identified the victim in a fatal crash from Thursday night. Officials with the Coroner's office say 34 year old Tamarquay Coleman of Blair died…

Belk Bowl on ABC Columbia-Mushchamp and Gamecocks ready for game day

[gtxvideo vid='qEaEA4Tm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qEaEA4Tm.jpg' vtitle='Belk Bowl on ABC Columbia-Mushchamp and team ready for game'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Gamecocks are set to take the field in Charlotte to face Virginia in the Belk Bowl. Mike Gillespie has more on what the players…

Police: Orangeburg Man in drive thru with machine gun

[gtxvideo vid='lcPli0LC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lcPli0LC.jpg' vtitle='Police: Orangeburg Man in drive thru with machine gun'] ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)-- Police in Orangeburg say they found a man asleep in a fast food drive through with a loaded machine gun in his lap. According to…

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