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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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The City of Columbia has repealed the boil water advisory for water customers of Allen Benedict Court Apartments at 1810 Allen Benedict Court.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…

Watch: Columbia Apartment Fire leaves dozens out of a home

Columbia Fire officials are working to determine the cause of an apartment fire in Southeast Richland County. It happened at Lakeshore Village Apartments, located at 7645 Garners Ferry Road. Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins says they believe the fire started…

GOP Rivals Collaborate to Deprive Trump of Delegates

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ Donald Trump's Republican rivals are teaming up to deprive the GOP front-runner of the delegates needed to with the nomination. John Kasich's campaign says it'll give Ted Cruz "a clear path in Indiana.'' In return, the…

CPD Investigates Overnight Shooting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Columbia Police Department is investigating a Sunday night shooting. It happened near the intersection of Monticello Road and Ensor Avenue. Officials with the Columbia Police Department say one person was shot.   They were transported…

Watch: SpARC Fest Funds Help SC Families

The 2nd Annual SpARC Fest will be held Saturday (4/23) from 2p.m. - 10 p.m. at Magnolia Farm Lodge, 631 Longtown Road, Ridgeway S.C. Admission is $10 cash with food and beverages available for purchase. Music Lineup: Chris Compton Pocket…

Kilbourne Rd. Residents Seek Traffic Calming Solutions

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Residents along Kilbourne Road in Columbia are asking the South Carolina Department of Transportation to take appropriate action to reduce the heavy traffic and high speeds in their neighborhood. "Very few people are obeying the…

Watch: Volunteers revamp flood ravaged home

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Cathern Davis' Harlem Street home might look like a mess now, but she says it's a miracle in the making. Davis' home, like so many others across the State, sustained severe damage during October's flood. She…

Watch: 5k to Save the Day for Midlands Girl

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Saturday, the Superhero 5k will be held at Saluda Shoals Park to raise money for a rare nerve disease that impacts hundreds of children, including Lexington County resident Jillian Nava. "She is wild, fun,…

Watch: First Week Numbers in Favor of Fireflies

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Thursday marks one week since the Fireflies inaugural game at Spirit Communications Park in front of a sold out stadium. The games since haven't been sell outs, but team leaders are pleased with turnout thus far…

USC "Lead the Way Initiative" to Hold Voter Registration Events

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The University of South Carolina’s Lead the Way initiative is looking to make sure your vote counts this November. They plan to help more than 5,000 students register to vote before the 2016 election. Registration events will be…

Recall for Polaris Off-Highway Vehicle

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) -- Polaris is recalling its RZR recreational off-highway vehicles. These vehicles can catch fire, posing a fire and burn hazard to drivers. Owners of this vehicle should stop using it and contact a Polaris dealer for a free…

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