Sen. Kamala Harris will hold town hall meeting this weekend in Columbia
Senator Kamala Harris will hold a town hall meeting in Columbia to share her vision for the county and take questions from South Carolinians about issues important to them.
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Local elementary school celebrates Chinese New Year through language immersion program
Students at Carver-Lyon Elementary School's language immersion program celebrated Chinese New Year on Friday morning.
Donations distributed to Allen Benedict Court residents
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Former Allen Benedict Court residents got to stock up on items they have been struggling to get since being removed from their homes a month ago. Friday, the…
Dominion Energy says more changes are coming, may include increase in cost of service
[gtxvideo vid='PJjfwBKp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PJjfwBKp.jpg' vtitle='dominon energy'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - While Dominion says ratepayers will see a decrease this month, more changes could be on the way. According to the company, Dominion will file a rate case in mid-2020 that will…
Richland County seeking applicants to serve on voter registration and election board
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO) - The Richland Legislative Delegation is accepting applications with interest in serving on the Richland County Board of Voter Registration and Elections. Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, February 18 through Friday, March 1 at 5 p.m.…
Traffic Advisory: Gas leak shuts Two Notch Road down
[gtxvideo vid='RZGyOuek' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RZGyOuek.jpg' vtitle='gas leak vo'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- TRAFFIC ADVISORY: The Columbia Fire Departmennt is asking motorist to be alert as they are heading home. Officials say Two Notch Rd is shut down near the Columbia Mall Rd…
Deputies: Two suspects being sought with series of battery theft from Orangeburg business
Orangeburg deputies announced two suspects are being sought in a series of battery thefts from a local business.
Pre-sale tickets for St.Pats in Five Points starting tomorrow
Beginning Saturday, February 16th, pre-sales tickets will be begin for St.Pat's in Five Points.
Celebrating Valentine's Day Under the Stars
[gtxvideo vid='l07oSvoB' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/l07oSvoB.jpg' vtitle='AMORE UNDER THE STARS'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Some here in the Midlands celebrated Valentines Day with a walk down memory lane. The South Carolina State Museum celebrated Valentines Day with Amore Under the Stars, the ultimate…
Lawmakers talk about gun laws on Parkland Shooting Anniversary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO): Here in South Carolina we know the pain of a mass shooting after the Charleston 9 in 2015. Since then, there has been a lot of talk about…
One year since Parkland mass shooting SC lawmakers say more gun safety is needed
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Dog therapy offering folks a stress break or just some extra loving
Anyone who needed some extra loving or just a break with a pet -- had that chance.
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 .
