Man charged in disappearance of Heather Elvis denied parole
A man charged in connection with the disappearance of a Heather Elvis back in 2013 has been denied parole
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Fatal Crestview Ave. Shooting Victim identified
[gtxvideo vid='frb0quhZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/frb0quhZ.jpg' vtitle='Fatal Crestview Ave. Shooting Victim identified'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the victim in a shooting off Crestview Avenue, on Monday around 8:00 p.m. According to Watts, 19 year old Jayquan R.…
DHEC to offer testing on World Aids Day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- World AIDS Day is Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 and the Health officials are encouraging South Carolinians to get tested. According to DHEC, the 2018 World AIDS Day theme is "Know Your Status". DHEC will hold free testing…
Here's how to be an Angel, Stop by the Salvation Army Angel Tree
[gtxvideo vid='7Ayobd4P' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7Ayobd4P.jpg' vtitle='Angel Trees are up, Make a Child's Christmas'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you are out shopping, stop by an 'Angel Tree' and become an ‘Angel’ this Christmas. ABC Columbia is a proud sponsor of the Salvation Army’s Angel…
Fatal shooting on Crestview Avenue under investigation
Richland County deputies are still investigating a fatal shooting on Crestview Avenue that happened on November 26.
16 year old arrested accused of Snap Chat threat to Lower Richland High School
RiRichland County deputies have arrested a 16-year-old boy on charges of making school threats and unlawful communication.
Suspect arrested after leading deputies on a car chase on Jamil Road
Lexington County deputies say they arrested a suspect after a chase on Jamil Road and Tram Road this morning.
52nd annual tree lighting ushers in the holiday season in Columbia
On Monday night, hundreds gathered in front of the statehouse steps to join Governor Henry McMaster in the countdown to light the South Carolina State Christmas tree.
11th annual Sustainable Holiday Market brings the Christmas spirit to the Midlands
[gtxvideo vid='DKVl1w8T' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DKVl1w8T.jpg' vtitle='SustainableHolidayMarket'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Places all across the Midlands were in the Christmas spirit on Monday. The Center for Contemporary Art held the sustainable Holiday Celebration and Market for residents to come out and enjoy live entertainment,…
DNA evidence help Columbia PD link suspect to 2015 murder
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Three years after a midlands 14 year old was gunned down while walking home, his family is finally getting a little bit of closer. On July 3,2015 Najeer Buggs was walking…
KCSO: 1 arrested, 2 still wanted after car break in
Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews announced deputies arrested one suspect and are looking for two more in a recent car break-in.
Six people arrested in connection to burglary, narcotics possession
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department arrested 25-year-old Craig Valentine, who was wanted for burglary, and five others following a tip from the community.
SCANA reaches $2.1 billion settlement with customers
SCANA has reached a settlement with customers who sued after they were charged to pay for the company's failed nuclear construction project.
No arrests made in Orangeburg mall shooting
[gtxvideo vid='CGjxtixv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CGjxtixv.jpg' vtitle='OrangeburgMallShootingTGivingWeekend'] ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - A man was shot in a mall parking lot in Orangeburg over the holiday weekend. The shooting happened Saturday (11/24) afternoon at the Prince of Orange Mall. The mall was placed on…
Executive Director of SC Department of Employment and Workforce resigns
Governor Henry McMaster announced the resignation of the Executive Director of the Department of Employment and Workforce, Cheryl Stanton, on Monday.
City of West Columbia to host Annual Tree Lighting
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas across the Midlands. On Monday, the State Christmas Tree was lit at the State House and now the the City of West Columbia has announced it's annual Christmas Tree…
Deputies still investigating shooting, robbery of Two people in Blythewood
[gtxvideo vid='bVtvDkTf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bVtvDkTf.jpg' vtitle='Deputies: Two people shot in Blythewood Armed robbery'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Deputies in Richland County continue to investigate the shooting and robbery of two people in Blythewood. According to deputies, it happend around 11:30pm Saturday, on Feather…
Comet Transit to hold listening session to hear from you
The Comet Transit system wants to hear from you to get ideas on how well they are doing and what suggestions you have for them to make in the future.
2 shot during armed robbery in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are investigating an armed robbery that sent two victims to the hospital Saturday night. The incident around 11:30p.m. on Feather Run Court in Blythwood. The victims told deputies that they were standing outside when two males…
South Carolina man charged after death of nine-month-old baby
Florence, S.C. (WPDE) - Bennett Grayson was charged with homicide by child abuse in the death of a nine-month-old baby. The baby was initially found unresponsive Saturday at a home on Converse Drive in Florence, according to Florence County Sheriff Kenney Boone.…
South Carolina utility reaches $2B settlement over failed nuclear plants
CAYCE, S.C. (WCIV) — Troubled utility SCANA has reached a $2 billion settlement with the South Carolina customers who sued after they were charged high rates to pay for the company's failed nuclear construction project. SCANA announced the agreement in a…
Tis the season: Governor's Carolighting Set for Monday at State House
[gtxvideo vid='T3J65YoD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/T3J65YoD.jpg' vtitle='SC official Christmas tree arrives'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and the State is ready for the lighting of the State Christmas tree. The tree arrived last week at the…
USC making progress, but are unable to win state title from Clemson
While the Gamecocks have made great strides since Will Muschamp's first Palmetto Bowl, a 2016 56-7 blowout to eventual National Champion Clemson, USC still has work to do against their rival, falling Saturday night 56-35.
WATCH: Will Muschamp's comments after Carolina's loss to Clemson Saturday night
Will Muschamp addressed the media after USC's 56-35 loss to no. 2 Clemson Saturday night.
Curtis Wilson hits the ice : Columbia's Holiday Ice rink
[gtxvideo vid='amHCz2pO' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/amHCz2pO.jpg' vtitle='Curtis Wilson hits the ice : Columbia's Holiday Ice rink'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--- The holiday season has brought a new feature to Columbiana Centre's mall parking lot. ABC Columbia's Curtis Wilson got a chance to check out…
