Storm caused downed trees and debris in the Midlands
Today's storms downed trees and knocked out power throughout the Midlands.
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This flu season is the longest in a decade, CDC says
This year's flu season is a record breaker.
South Carolina jobless rate steady at 3.2% in March
South Carolina's unemployment rate was unchanged in March, the ninth straight month the state's jobless picture has held steady.
15-year-old charged with assault after stabbing 16-year-old, deputies say
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says a 16-year-old male is recovering after being stabbed overnight.
Colleton County: Raniya Wright died from natural causes, no charges filed
After grieving the loss of her daughter, Raniya, for three weeks, Ashley Wright and her family finally heard about what caused her untimely death.
SC Senate confirms head of child welfare services agency
South Carolina lawmakers have confirmed Michael Leach of Tennessee to head the state's child welfare agency.
RCSD looking for home burglary suspects accused of kicking in doors, stealing electronics
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - There have been eight home burglaries in northern Richland County in the last two weeks. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Office, someone is kicking in doors of homes and taking small electronics and gaming systems.…
NWS: Midlands under tornado watch
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The National Weather Service says the Midlands is under a tornado watch until 6pm Friday. The NWS tornado watch is issued when weather conditions are favorable for the development of a tornado.…
Solicitor: Raniya Wright died from natural causes
Walterboro, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Colleton Co. Solicitor's office says Raniya Wright, 10, died of natural causes. Wright died following a fight on March 27th at Forest Hills Elementary School. The…
Tornado Watch for the Midlands, severe storms expected Friday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- South Carolina is under significant threat for severe thunderstorms during the daytime hours Friday. The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a Tornado Watch for the entire ABC Columbia viewing area until 6 p.m. A…
Senate approves its version of South Carolina’s $9B budget
The South Carolina Senate passed its version of the state’s $9 billion budget on Thursday approving several provisions.
House Judiciary Committee issues subpoena for full Mueller report
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee has issued a subpoena for special counsel Robert Mueller’s report and the underlying materials.
Severe weather expected in the Midlands Friday
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The National Weather Service and the ABC Columbia Weather team are predicting severe weather in the Midlands Friday afternoon. The NWS is predicting wind damage from 60-70 mph wind gusts is the highest threat, but isolated tornadoes…
Biden expected to launch presidential campaign next week
Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to announce he’s running for President of the United States next week.
Man charged in fatal boat crash that killed Mallory Beach
One man has been charged in a fatal boat crash that killed a former USC student, Mallory Beach in February.
Friday Forecast
South Carolina is under significant threat for severe thunderstorms during the daytime hours Friday. The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a Tornado Watch for the entire ABC Columbia viewing area until 6 p.m. A well-developed upper-level trough,…
Detectives searching for brothers involved in multiple shopliftings at Walmart in Lexington
The Lexington Police Department is asking the community for assistance in obtaining the whereabouts of two brothers involved in multiple shoplifting incidents.
RCSD searching for suspects involved in a shots fired call on Grays Inn Road
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shots fired call on Grays Inn Road. Deputies responded to Grays Inn Road around 4:15 p.m., where they found a man injured with a cut to the face. The man was rushed to the hospital.
Deputies: Winnsboro man charged with attempted murder after shooting into crowd and injuring one
The Fairfield County Sheriff's deputies responded to a shooting incident on Wednesday at the Birch Street area in Winnsboro.
The Emanuel AME tragedy creates unexpected bond during 911 call
Two women come together through tragedy during a life changing 9-1-1 call.
