COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Police arrested a 60-year-old man who is accused of intentionally setting a building on fire Friday night. Major Anthony Kennedy is is charged with Arson- third degree, Burglary, Third Degree, Drunkness and Trespassing. Kennedy is accused of…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are looking for two suspects wanted for armed robbery and malicious injury to property. The incident happened Tuesday around 12:30pm on I-20 and Monticello Road. Deputies say the victim’s vehicle broke down and…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- In a statement sent to ABC Columbia News, Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson said in part, "Please know that County Council highly respects our employee and value their service." Dickerson gave the statement in regards to…
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--A Lexington County woman will spend the rest of her life in prison for the murder of her 7-month old daughter. The Eleventh Circuit Solicitor confirms that Heather Lawson was sentenced to life in a Lexington County…
Irmo's Dustin Johnson has made the cut at his second-straight major despite posting just one birdie and four bogeys on Friday at the PGA Championship.
Lexington, SC (WOLO) - A Lexington County woman has been arrested and charged in the death of her 4-year-old daughter. According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Cynthia Estrada-Lopez, 24, is charged with homicide…
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[gtxvideo vid='eKZhz2ts' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/eKZhz2ts.jpg' vtitle='Forrest Wood Cup Weekend Fun'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - All this weekend some of the top anglers in the country are participating in the Forrest Wood Cup Bass-Fishing Tournament out on Lake Murray. While that is going…
[gtxvideo vid='NWyAMn3K' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/NWyAMn3K.jpg' vtitle='President Trump's New Warning Amid US, North Korea Cris'] WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO, ABC News) - The crisis between the US and North Korea is deepening. President Donald Trump tweeted a new warning Friday (8/11) morning as tensions…
[gtxvideo vid='FJCKTeBA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FJCKTeBA.jpg' vtitle='Video Released Shows SC Officer Shot at Close Range'] ESTILL, SC (WOLO) - Almost two years after a police officer was shot in the Hampton County town of Estill, a man has been convicted for the crime.…
[gtxvideo vid='ZCVJWwFA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZCVJWwFA.jpg' vtitle='SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- United Way of the Midlands partnered with the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce to kick off a school supply drive for those affected by the layoffs. Sara Fawcett, CEO…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Santee Cooper customers will not see any rate increases any time soon. Friday morning the state-owned utility company announced it is canceling the increases that where scheduled to take effect in 2018 and 2019. The cancellation follows…
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Here's a quick look at some of your Friday morning headlines we're following for you on ABC Columbia News.
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) - Authorities are requesting the community's assistance in their search for a dog they say was stolen. The Newberry County Sheriff's Office says Tybee a blue female Doberman…
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[gtxvideo vid='S96ZPim9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/S96ZPim9.jpg' vtitle='War of Words Heats Up between President and North Korea'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - US Senator Lindsey Graham addressed the rising tensions between the U.S. and North Korea. Thursday (8/10), President Donald Trump doubled down on his…
[gtxvideo vid='VaJjSyx5' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VaJjSyx5.jpg' vtitle='Richland County Sheriff's Dept. Helps Battle Cancer'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In the fight against cancer... the Richland County Sheriff's Department is putting it's money where it's mouth is. Thursday afternoon Sheriff Leon Lott and cancer survivor Deputy Frieda…
