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Pension Benefits to Rise Again for Public Workers, Employers

Pension costs will dig into the paychecks of South Carolina's public workers for a sixth consecutive year, and state officials warned deeper cuts are coming.

Lexington County Authorities Locate Missing Sumter Teen

Authorities with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office are looking for a teen who they say was last seen at a home in the 6400 block of Keystone Road in Dalzell on Sunday.

Dylann Roof Trial Enters Fifth Day

The Dylann Roof Trial enters the fifth day. Stay with ABC Columbia as we get up to the minute updates from crews inside the court throughout the day Tuesday.

Roof Had Handwritten Note Listing Churches

Dylann Roof, the 22-year-old accused of killing nine black parishioners at a church in Charleston, South Carolina, had a handwritten note in his car with the names of several churches on it, according to testimony today at Roof's ongoing trial.

Man, 24, Sought for Attempted Murder Following Shooting, Deputies Say

A 24-year-old man is being sought by deputies for attempted murder after allegedly shooting a man following an altercation on Saturday.

Investigation Called in Suspected Presidential Hacking

Elected officials are speaking out after suspicion someone may have hacked into a computer system interfering with the outcome of the Presidential Election. What the next Commander is Chief has to say about it.

Woman Dies From Hypothermia

Greenville, SC (WOLO)--This weekends frigid temperatures are now being blamed for the death of an elderly woman in Greenville. Officials say, 83 year old Joyce Norris died of hypothermia after falling in her driveway and left in the cold. Authorities…

CPD: Man in Critical Condition after shooting

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The Columbia Police Department is investigating a shooting that has left a man in critical condition. Officials said the shooting happened in the 3600…

Woman Stabbed in Hotel After Opening Door

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A woman was stabbed in the upper body after opening her hotel door Saturday night, according to Richalnd County Sheriff's Department. Deputies responded to an aggravated assault call at the InTown Suites in the 8300…

Deputies investigating after man shot in Richland County

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County deputies are investigating a shooting that happened on Trotter Road Saturday afternoon. Authorities were called to Palmetto Health Richland Hospital at 4 p.m in reference to a gunshot wound victim. Deputies said the…

Boil Water Advisory for Parts of West Columbia

COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO )-- The City of West Columbia experienced a water line break affecting water customers in the following areas, say officials. The following streets are impacted: 400-500 Blocks of Beverly Drive Dawn Drive Rainbow Circle Kensington Court 2400-2800Blocks…

Vets Charity Ride for Dorn VA

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The motorcycles are revving up Sunday for the 2016 Vets’ Christmas Charity Ride. The ride brings in gifts and donations to the Dorn VA Medical Center. Organizers say thousands of riders will begin at 2 p.m. from…

Home for the Holidays Adoption Special

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to bring a furry friend home for the Holidays? The City of Columbia and Lexington Animal Services is hosting a Home for the Holidays Adoption Special for the month of December. The special adoption price will…

Man dies after hitting tree in Richland County

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A man was killed on Friday night after crashing into a tree on Farrow Road in Columbia. Bryant E. Dreher,69, was traveling southbound on Farrow road when he crossed the median, left the roadway and…

Man Found Dead in Richland County Vacant House Fire

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) –The death of a man found dead in a vacant house fire on Carver street is under investigation. Richland County Coroner, Gary Watts, said an unidentified man was found dead in a vacant residence on Saturday morning…

Protect Your Holiday Packages: Safety Tips

[gtxvideo vid='dEpaNyo9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dEpaNyo9.jpg' vtitle='Protect Your Holiday Packages: Safety Tips'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Holiday gift giving means a surge in sending for the U.S. Postal Service. The postal service is urging residents to take precautions to prevent package theft. - Upgrade package…

Jimmy Kimmel to Host Oscars on ABC

[gtxvideo vid='E8bu9t4l' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/E8bu9t4l.jpg' vtitle='Jimmy Kimmel to Host Oscars on ABC'] ABC NEWS-- Late Night Comedian and Host Jimmy Kimmel is set to host this year's Academy Awards here on ABC. Kimmel has hosted the Emmy's. Here's the latest from Hollywood.