VIDEO: Green, Gold and Luck Take Over Five Points
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -More than 40,000 people flocked to Five Points for its annual St. Pat's celebration Saturday. Here's some of what ABC Columbia captured during the festival's famous parade.
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Fatal Fire in Lexington County
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) - -According to officials, One person is dead and one dog died in a fire Saturday on Jupiter Rd, off Platt Springs road in Springdale. Officials say two other occupants in the home are being…
St. Pats in Five Points: Park and Ride
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- They're going green in Five Points. The annual St. Patrick's day Festival is Saturday with thousands expected to attend the celebrations. Festival organizers are expecting a large crowd and they've released parking information to help festival goers…
Weekend Guide: St. Pat's in Five Points
[gtxvideo vid='7XVPaGDU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7XVPaGDU.jpg' vtitle='st pats'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Let's hope the luck of the Irish will help hold off the rain expected this weekend for one of the largest parties in the South. The annual St. Pat's in Five…
Congressmen Kick-Off SC Civil Rights Tour
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- United States Representatives Jim Clyburn and John Lewis kicked off the Faith and Politic's Institute's 2016 Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage to South Carolina on Friday morning. "It's what the struggles been all about, the behavior…
Sanders Would Ask Obama to Withdraw SCOTUS Nomination if Elected President
(ABC News) -- Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said if elected president in November he…
Watch: Adopt "Squiggy" Pawmetto Lifeline
Columbia,S.C., (WOLO) -- If you're searching for a furry four legged friend, meet Squiggy". The three month old terrier mix is looking for a forever home. Could it be yours? Officials with Pawmetto Lifeline say she is in great health,…
Watch: Taste of Lake Murray
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready for a feast for your tastebuds. The Lake Murray Country Visitors Center is set to host the annual "Taste of Lake Murray" event March 24, 2016. The event, which features food samples from area restaurants, is…
Watch: Your St. Patty's Day Schedule
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) The smiling eyes of the Irish are not the only thing that will be in Five Points this weekend. Ten of Thousands of revelers plan to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day as well. It will be a sea of…
Watch: Civil Rights Pilgrimage in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A Civil Rights Pilgrimage in South Carolina kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday. Among the participants, U.S. Senator Tim Scott along with U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham and U.S. Representative John Lewis. Scott…
Small Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program Deadline Approaches
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The deadline for small businesses applying for funding following October's historic flooding is Friday. Columbia City's Office of Business Opportunities reopened the Small Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program. It's designed to assist small businesses still working…
5th Annual Commissioner's Cub BBQ Cook-Off & Festival
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The 5th Annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival, returns this Saturday, March 19 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the State Farmers Market in West Columbia. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Harvest…
Watch: Senate Continues Debate on Refugees Bill
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Thursday, the South Carolina senate continued debate on a bill that would affect refugees placed in South Carolina through the federal government's resettlement program. The bill mandates all refugees placed in the Palmetto State…
Watch: Defense Attorney Discusses Arrests of USC Players
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Two USC Basketball players were served arrest warrants Thursday morning for charges stemming from incidents involving BB gun damage to vehicles. Eric Cobb, 19 years old, has been charged with malicious injury to private property and…
Owner of Free Times found dead
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Sad news to pass along. Free Times owner and publisher Charles Nutt of Elgin passed away in an Augusta, Georgia hotel room Wednesday. Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen confirms Nutt took his own life. Eva Moore,…
The Next Key Events in the Republican Presidential Primary Race
With the shrinking field of GOP presidential candidates and the cancellation of the last scheduled Republican primary debate, the list of key events to watch out for is also growing smaller.
WATCH: Suspended USC Basketball Players Arrested
WATCH: Two suspended USC basketball players arrested, in connection to property crimes investigation
House Takes Gas Tax Off the Table for Fixing SC Roads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Republican leaders in the South Carolina House say they will not insist on their version of a bill to get more money to state roads, meaning a gas tax increase will not pass this year. In a…
St. Patrick's Day Deals
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- There are plenty of ways to show some Irish pride this St. Patrick's Day. Here are a few ways to save some green this Thursday: All milk shakes are half-price on St. Patrick’s Day at Sonic Drive-In.…
VIDEO: Sanford Picked for Cuba Delegation
[gtxvideo vid='htD0A7Gf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/htD0A7Gf.jpg' vtitle='sanford'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — U.S. Representative Mark Sanford (R-SC 1st District) will be among a handful of republicans traveling to Cuba with President Barack Obama. The former South Carolina governor has worked in the past to…
