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Columbia Police: one suspect may be responsible for 2 armed robberies

Columbia police believe the man seen in two surveillance videos robbed CVS on Nov. 11 and Subway on Nov. 14, both on Garners Ferry Road.

Annual Angel's List released, see which charities are really paying it forward

If you are a philanthropist and enjoy giving to others, you may want to take a look at the SC Treasruer's Office Angel's List to find out if the charity your giving money to is spending most of it on the cause you support.

Domino's will give some a chance to really make some dough while creating 75 jobs in the Midlands

Governor McMaster announced on Wednesday that Domino's Pizza will be opening a new processing facility in Lexington County.

What parents should do if there is an active shooter at their kid's school

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO): Schools across the nation participate in active shooter training after Sandy Hook, Parkland, and more recently, the Santa Fe High School shooting. Teachers and students know what to do…

School bus accident injures multiple people on Broad & Bush River Road

Columbia Fire department says multiple people are injured after a school bus accident on the intersection of Broad River at Bush River Road.

FBI raises reward in case of kidnapped North Carolina teen

The FBI has raised its reward for information in the case of a missing North Carolina teenager who was kidnapped outside her home.

Authorities: Prosecuting Ohio massacre case could last years

Prosecuting an Ohio family of four arrested in the gruesome slayings of eight people from another family could take years to conclude

Toy Safety group releases top 10 worst toys list

The toy safety group " World against toys causing harm" or "W.A.T.C.H" has released its top 10 worst toys list for 2018.

Tri-County customers meet candidates vying for open board seats

HOPKINS,SC (WOLO)-After allegations of pocketing money ousted an entire board of directors, voters have their chance again to put new people in place. "What this has done is awaken the membership of Tri-County…

CPD searching for suspect in armed robbery at Subway

Columbia Police have released surveilance images of the suspect in an armed robbery at the Subway on Garner's Ferry Road.

Richland searches for armed robbery suspect

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) ---- The Richland Coutny Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help them locate a man they say robber a Sonic restaurant along Farrow Road Sunday night November 4th. According to…

The State Christmas tree has arrived marking the start of the holiday season

ABC Columbia News was on site when the State Christmas tree was brought in by a flatbed truck to the North Lawn of the South Carolina State House.

City of Columbia leaders want to hear from citizens about future growth

As part of the city of Columbia's 10 year plan, Envision Columbia, leaders hosted a lunch inviting the public to give their input.

SC lawmakers want more money to safeguard future state elections

[gtxvideo vid='BpUhCSfb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BpUhCSfb.jpg' vtitle='VotingPresser'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A bi-partisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday (11/13), in hopes of safeguarding future elections in the state. The lawmakers proposed several ways to ensure voter integrity, including increasing pay for poll…