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Largest Number of Baltimore Orioles Spend Winter in SC

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) -- For the second year in row, a national survey shows that South Carolina had the largest number of orioles spend their winter there. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports the second annual Baltimore Oriole Winter…

City of Columbia Kicks-Off National Small Business Week

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The capital city is looking to give small businesses a boost. The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities, in conjunction with Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Richland County, will kickoff National Small Business Week with…

Pet Adoption Special set for May

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Looking to adopt a cat? The City of Columbia has a special holiday deal for you coming in May. The Columbia and Lexington Animal Services will be holding a Cinco De Meow pet adoption special for $35 during…

Watch: Former Prince Drummer Returns to the Midlands

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Former Prince Drummer, John Blackwell, Jr. returned to the midlands this week to attend the Prince tribute in Five Points. Blackwell is a Columbia native who attended WJ Keenan High School and participated in the…

Watch: Confederate Flag Controversy Hits Capitol Hill

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- South Carolinians stand by the decision to remove the Confederate flag from state house grounds. According to the latest Winthrop poll 57% of whites and 87% of African Americans remain in favor of the flag's removal.…

Watch: Deadly Accident

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) -- South Carolina Highway Patrol continues investigating an accident turned deadly on Sunset Boulevard. Click here to find out the latest details concerning the deadly crash.  

Big Changes Coming to SC Bank That Loans Out Money For Roads

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Big changes are coming to the agency which helps get loans for massive road projects in South Carolina. The South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank was created 19 years ago to help the state leverage money for…

Beatty Clears First Step to Becoming Next SC Chief Justice

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Supreme Court's senior associate justice has cleared the first hurdle to taking over the court's top job. The Judicial Merit Selection Commission said Thursday that Don Beatty of Spartanburg had been deemed…

Solicitor asking to reschedule Michael Slager's murder trial

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Ninth Circuit Solicitor Scarlett Wilson is asking a judge to reschedule the trial of former North Charleston police officer Michael Slager. Slager's trial is currently scheduled to begin on October 31. Wilson said she is asking…

Watch : Pilgrim's Pride Recall

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) --- Before you get ready to cook dinner tonight there is a recall that may very well be sitting in your refrigerator right now. Pilgrim's Pride is recalling 4.5 million of their chicken nuggets after company officials say…

Watch: Nuclear Lawsuit Latest

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --South Carolina's Lawsuit over it's failure to meet a deadline on a nuclear fuel project may end up being dismissed.  That according to court  papers filed by the Federal Government earlier this week. Click here to find…

Watch: Denim Day

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- If you happen to see a lot of Richland County officials wearing their denim Wednesday, no it's not dress down day. Instead, county officials are stepping into their jeans to raise awareness of rape and sexual…

WATCH: Trump and Clinton Win Big in Northeast Primaries

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) -- It's a clean sweep for Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump in the northeast primaries.  While Hillary Clinton took home four out of five contests Tuesday, it looks like her competition refuses to back down.  Good Morning…

Competing Roads Bills Discussion Continues

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The Senate Majority Leader says he needs to see progress on legislation to reform how the Department of Transportation is run before he can back a proposal that could borrow up to $2 billion for road…

Repeal: Boil Water Advisory

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The City of Columbia has repealed the boil water advisory for water customers of Allen Benedict Court Apartments at 1810 Allen Benedict Court. Officials say a six inch water main break was to blame. Residents in this area were encouraged…

Presidential Front Runners Hope for Clean Sweep on Primary Day

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ Republican Donald Trump is aiming for a sweep of all five Northeastern states holding primaries today. For the Democrats, Tuesday's contests offer Bernie Sanders one of his last, best chances to gain ground on front-runner Hillary Clinton,…

Watch: Dozens Displaced By Apartment Fire

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — On Sunday night, dozens were displaced from their homes after a fire broke out at the Lake Shore Village Apartment Complex. “It blew it up like a bomb,” said neighbor Raymond Toshay. Toshay described the…

Watch: Lexington Co. Sheriff Reflects on First Year

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO) --- Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon says "Busy" sums up his first year in office. Following the four decade reign of former Lexington Sheriff James Metts, Koon wanted to bring the office back to the basics.…

WATCH: Walk at Lunch Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- National Walk at Lunch Day will be held Thursday, April 28th at the State House. Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, the event promotes a health lifestyle. ABC Columbia's Crysty Vaughan sits down…

'Gold Tablet A Day Giveaway'

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Feeling lucky? ABC Columbia is giving away 40 gold tablets! Tune in each day to the news at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. Monday - Thursday with Chief Meteorologist John Farley to learn how you can enter…

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