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Bill Creates Special Legislative Session in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Legislators will likely return to Columbia in mid-June for a special legislative session. Under a resolution approved Tuesday by the Senate, the special session would start at noon June 15. That's the day after many legislators…

House OKs $2B Road Borrowing Bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The South Carolina House has approved a bill that would borrow around $2 billion to spend on major highways and bridges. The 102-3 vote sends a combined bill with both the extra money for roads and…

Watch: CPD Officer Seriously Injured in Crash

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for the Columbia Police Department says an officer was involved in a collision on I-126 at the Broad River Bridge. Police say Officer Pete Conklin was seriously injured and transported to a nearby hospital where…

Watch: Employing the Capital City

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The hunt is on, as recent grads and students on summer break vie for part and full time employment On Tuesday the Columbia Police Department and Mayor Benjamin were in the community passing out applications for…

Justice Department to seek Death Penalty in Dylann Roof Case

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Federal Prosecutors announced Tuesday they will seek the Death Penalty against accused Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof. In a statement released to ABC Columbia News Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch says โ€œFollowing the departmentโ€™s rigorous review process…

Late Senator's Portrait Unveiled

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Wednesday State Lawmakers formally unveiled a portrait to honor the memory of Senator Clementa C. Pinckney. Pinckney's two daughters unveiled the portrait. His Wife Jennifer told the chamber, if he were here he'd call himself unworthy…

Watch: Continued Fallout over HB2

North Carolina (WOLO) --- It's a controversial that is having a far reaching impact. The battle over House Bill 2 is not only leading to protests but is now also causing some economic turmoil as bands cancel concerts affecting tourism…

Watch: Tuesday Midlands Happenings

Columbia,S.C (WOLO) -- If you needed any excuse to get out and enjoy the beautiful South Carolina sun, ABC Columbia News has you covered with plenty of options. From going to the Riverbanks Zoo, and Shopping for a good cause,…

College of Charleston Buys $3.2 Million Inn

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- The College of Charleston has purchased a more-than 200-year-old inn in Charleston's historic district. The Post and Courier of Charleston reports the school recently paid $3.2 million for the 10-room King George IV Inn which dates…

Watch: Prices at the Pump on the Rise

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prices at the pump are on the rise as we get ready for the Memorial Day Weekend. Here in the Midlands according to GASBUDDY drivers are paying an average of $2.07 a gallon. Nationally gas prices are…

Watch: Taliban Leader Killed

Afghan (WOLO) -- President Barack Obama says the death of a Taliban leader is "An important Milestone" in the war on terror. White house officials confirm the death was the result of a drone strike. Click here to see more.

Watch: Unwanted Swimmer Takes a Dip

Beaufort, S.C. (WOLO) --- If the nicer weather has you eager to take a dip in the pool, you're not alone. Click here to see the unwanted guest who decided to hit the water and catch YMCA employees off guard.

Watch: Midlands Happenings Summer Camps

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A look at Midlands Happenings on this Monday include a Ribbon Cutting for a new Playground, Summer Camp with some Furry Friends at Pawmetto Lifeline and Sign up for City of Columbia camps. The City of Columbia…

One person killed in head-on collision in West Columbia

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly collision that happened Sunday afternoon on Gardners Terrace Road in West Columbia. Officials said the driver of a car that veered into oncoming traffic was killed;…

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