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Japanese Plutonium Arrives In SC, Despite Haley's Objections

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A shipment of plutonium from Japan has arrived at a South Carolina nuclear site, despite Gov. Nikki Haley's objections. The National Nuclear Security Administration confirmed Monday that 331 kilograms of plutonium had arrived at the Savannah…

Coming up at 11

Tonight at 11, we'll have the latest on the passing of Fred Sheheen, father of SC Sen. Vincent Sheheen. Also, an Ohio prosecutor says the mother of the 3 year-old boy who fell into a gorilla exhibit at the Cincinnati…

Watch: Fans react : Gamecock Baseball Postponed

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Monday’s winner-take-all NCAA regional game at Founders Park between the Gamecocks and UNCW has been postponed because of rain until Tuesday. The winner of Tuesday’s game will face Oklahoma State in the Super Regional round. The Cowboys…

Gamecocks-UNCW Set For Tuesday At 2 p.m.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Tuesday's winner-take-all regional final between USC (45-16) and UNCW (41-18) has been scheduled for a 2 p.m. start at Founders Park.  The game will air on ESPNU. The game was originally scheduled for Monday at 6…

Watch: Chief Meteorologist John Farley on Tropical Storm Colin

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Chief Meteorologist John Farley takes a look at the impact of Tropical Storm Colin on the Midlands as it moves up the coast. Watch his update here: [gtxvideo vid='pwoWcN1u' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pwoWcN1u.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Chief Meteorologist John Farley's look at…

Monday Gamecocks Baseball Postponed

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Monday's winner-take-all NCAA regional game at Founders Park between the Gamecocks and UNCW has been postponed because of rain until Tuesday.  Tuesday's game time is still to be determined. The winner of Tuesday's game will face…

Starbucks teaming up for new ready to drink tea

NEW YORK (AP) _ Starbucks is teaming up with Anheuser-Busch to unveil a line of ready-to-drink tea in the U.S. next year. The Seattle coffee chain said Thursday that its premium brewed and iced teas are a high-growth category, with…

Hiring falls to worst in 5 years: Labor Dept.

WASHINGTON (AP)-- The unemployment rate is down to its lowest level since November of 2007, but not for a good reason. It fell from 5 percent to 4.7 percent last month because nearly a half-million unemployed Americans stopped looking for…

2016 NBA Finals Schedule on ABC

NBA Finals (Best of seven) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors Warriors lead series, 1-0 Game 1 - Warriors 104, Cavaliers 89 Game 2 - Sunday, Cavaliers at Warriors, 8 p.m. on ABC Game 3 - June 8, Warriors at…

Deputies: Suspect kicked ex-girlfriend's door down, assaulted her

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's Department deputies have charged Shadon Beane with criminal domestic violence, after they said he broke into his ex-girlfriend's house and assaulted her. Authorities said Beane first arrived at the house on Sloane…

Fire destroys Sumter County church

REMBERT, S.C. (AP) - Authorities are investigating a fire that destroyed a church in Rembert over the weekend. Local media outlets report that no one was inside Union Baptist Church when the fire started on Saturday afternoon. Several groups including…

Man arrested in Friday night stabbing death

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Columbia Police Department has charged a man with murder, after authorities said he stabbed someone to death. Officials said Benjamin Goodwin, 41, stabbed two men multiple times at a house on Hillcrest Drive Friday night,…

City of Columbia Public Safety Job Fair

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) —Grab those resumes, those looking to serve and protect the community can attend a job fair Saturday. There will be a Public Safety Job Fair Saturday, June 4. It starts at 10:00 a.m. and runs until 2:00…

Tonight at 11 on ABC Columbia News

Here's a look at what's coming up tonight at 11 on ABC Columbia News: A lot of baseball being played tonight in South Carolina. Just learned from our crew at Founders Park that USC Gamecock Head Coach Chad Holbrook got…

SC DSS Settles Lawsuit

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Department of Social Services has ended a lawsuit by agreeing to lower social workers' caseloads, put fewer children in institutions, and do a better job investigating allegations of abuse. The agreement filed in…

Crimestoppers Tip Leads to Arrest of Attempted Murder Suspect

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Authorities say a Crimestoppers tip lead to the arrest of a 20-year-old man wanted for three counts of attempted murder. Herbert Davon Oree is also charged with first degree burglary, third degree arson and possession of a weapon during…

WATCH: Wellness Center Celebrates 10 Years of Healthy Living

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Charles Drew Wellness Center in Columbia is celebrating its 10th birthday with a party Saturday, in conjunction with the reopening of its pool after a six-month-long renovation.  Watch the video to learn more about what the…

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