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FIU Bridge Collapse Lawsuit

The sixth family of a victim involved in the deadly FIU pedestrian bridge collapse files a lawsuit

Sumter Arrests

Sumter arrests man accused of shooting iat least 9 rounds shots into an occupied home. Police say one of those residents was a sleeping 5 year old little girl.

House Handles Santee Cooper Future, Passes Bill With Major Changes In Store

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Taking away power from those on the board of Santee Cooper. The House made some important amendments Tuesday deciding the future for ratepayers and the oversight of the state-owned electric company. The House passed a bill taking away…

Elderly Man Dies In Brutal Beating, Deputies Say

LEXINGTON COUNTY (WOLO)- An elderly man has died from injuries he received in an assault on Wesley Court last week, say Lexington County deputies. The man went to get the newspaper early that morning, and his wife later found him badly beaten lying in…

Fight Hunger Spark Change Campaign

Three companies are coming together to fight hunger here in the Midlands.

Benedict College Cuts Tuition Rates

One area HBCU is hoping economic status doesn't get in the way of attaining a higher education.

UPDATE: Missing 13-year-old Special Needs Girl Found Safe

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It was more than 24 hours of fear for a Richland County mother whose daughter's with special needs disappeared leaving behind only a note. Monday night Sherri Lynn…

Police Chase Ends In a Car Crash

IRMO (WOLO) - A car crashed on 1300 Farming Creek Road following a pursuit by deputies at around 3:30 this morning, say Richland County Officials. Deputies responded to a call of a suspicious person, and came upon a stolen car. The…

SC State Museum Hosting Spring Events

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina State Museum may have the answer for what to do this Spring Break. The museum is hosting Spring Break camps and a spring deal to see the new planetarium show, free, starting March 31 through…

New, More Diverse Emojis: Apple Proposal

[gtxvideo vid='TJ129UPk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TJ129UPk.jpg' vtitle='New, More Diverse Emojis: Apple Proposal'] CNN- Get ready for some new faces, Apple is asking for 13 new emojis. The company says it wants to be more diverse. Apple sent a proposal to the nonprofit…

Happy Easter from ABC Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Churches across the Midlands and the nation are gathering today to celebrate Easter. The Christian Calendar marks Easter as the oldest and most important event, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his…

Three Men Broke Into Lexington Bar Through Hole in Wall, Stealing Multiple Items

LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- Lexington County Deputies are looking for three men who broke into a local bar through the wall. Deputies say the men broke into Jaks Villa on Fish Hatchery Road…

Sumter Man Car Catches Fire After Crashing Into Home

SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – A Sumter man is facing multiple charges after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a home Friday night. Joseph Carter Outlaw, 23, was charged with driving under the influence, possession of marijuana, and providing false…

Car Crashes Into Lexington Home

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Lexington Police say drivers can expect traffic delays Saturday morning after a car crashed into a home. The collision happened in the 200 block of Columbia Avenue. Officers say the wreck may cause traffic congestion or lane…

Cholesterol and Heart Disease- New Study

[gtxvideo vid='nSGHyUKW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nSGHyUKW.jpg' vtitle='Cholesterol and Heart Disease- New Study'] ABC NEWS-- Heart Disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S. And since high cholesterol is a major contributing factor, according to researchers, you may need to hear this…