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Georgia Approves $7.5M for Joint Seaport with South Carolina
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) -- Georgia officials have approved the spending of $7.5 million over the next three years toward building a new port terminal on the South Carolina side of the Savannah River. Both Georgia and South Carolina say the…
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…
Riverbanks Zoo Closed due to Water Break, Botanical Garden Remains Open
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Riverbanks Zoo is closed Monday after a water main break in the City of Columbia. According to Zoo officials, the Zoo will be closed for the remainder of today because of a water main break off of…
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…
VIDEO: "Thunder Over the Midlands" thrills crowds at Shaw Air Force Base
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (WOLO) - After a four year hiatus, the Shaw Air Expo returned for a weekend of family fun.
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;…
Investigators look for suspect in triple stabbing and fire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police investigators are looking for a man, who they say stabbed three people and set fire to part of a house early Sunday morning. Authorities said Herbert Oree, 19, is wanted for three counts of…
Mars, Sun, Line up for Solar Show
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) _ Last week, Mercury stole the show. Now it's Mars' turn. On Sunday morning, Mars, Earth and the sun will line up perfectly in the sky. This once-every-two-years event is called Mars opposition. That's because Mars…
Man wanted for questioning about Budget Inn shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department investigators are looking for a man, who they say could have information about a shooting at a motel in Columbia this week. Authorities tell ABC Columbia that Terrance Boyd, also known as "Terry,"…
WATCH: Authorities seek two men seen Friday with man found dead Saturday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Investigators with the Richland County Sheriff's Office are looking for two men, seen at the bus station on Sumter Street Friday with a man, found shot to death…
SEC EAST CHAMPS! USC Sweeps Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, ALA. (USC SID) -- SEC EASTERN DIVISION CHAMPIONS! Sixth ranked South Carolina belted out 15 hits on the way to a 9-7 win over Alabama to sweep a three-game SEC series and clinch a top two seed in next…
Lexington Co. replacing trees on South Lake Drive
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- New greenery will line the streets of South Lake Drive in Lexington on Saturday. According to officials with Lexington County, they will begin the process of replacing 16 trees along South Lake Drive on Saturday, May 21,…
Tonight at 11
Here's a look at what's coming up at 11 on ABC Columbia News: -The latest on the former chief justice of the SC Supreme who went missing today from his home in Northeast Columbia. Where Ernest Finney, Jr. was found…
Watch: TSA to hire additional officers
NEW YORK-- Help is on the way to tame those long security lines. New York Senator Chuck Schumer announced the TSA will hire an additional 750 officers. Earlier this month the Senator urged the agency to address the wait time…
UPDATE: Former Chief Justice located
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says former Chief Justice Ernest A, Finney Jr. has been located in Lee County. Finney was located in good condition but will be checked by EMS as a precaution. Lott says at…
Watch: Pet of the Week "Duchess"
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) --If you have a big heart for some of our area furry friends, then do we have the gal for you looking for a forever home. Click here to meet "Duchess" a one year old blood hound mix…
