Senate approves its version of South Carolina’s $9B budget
The South Carolina Senate passed its version of the state’s $9 billion budget on Thursday approving several provisions.
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House Judiciary Committee issues subpoena for full Mueller report
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee has issued a subpoena for special counsel Robert Mueller’s report and the underlying materials.
Severe weather expected in the Midlands Friday
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The National Weather Service and the ABC Columbia Weather team are predicting severe weather in the Midlands Friday afternoon. The NWS is predicting wind damage from 60-70 mph wind gusts is the highest threat, but isolated tornadoes…
Biden expected to launch presidential campaign next week
Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to announce he’s running for President of the United States next week.
Man charged in fatal boat crash that killed Mallory Beach
One man has been charged in a fatal boat crash that killed a former USC student, Mallory Beach in February.
Friday Forecast
South Carolina is under significant threat for severe thunderstorms during the daytime hours Friday. The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a Tornado Watch for the entire ABC Columbia viewing area until 6 p.m. A well-developed upper-level trough,…
Detectives searching for brothers involved in multiple shopliftings at Walmart in Lexington
The Lexington Police Department is asking the community for assistance in obtaining the whereabouts of two brothers involved in multiple shoplifting incidents.
RCSD searching for suspects involved in a shots fired call on Grays Inn Road
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shots fired call on Grays Inn Road. Deputies responded to Grays Inn Road around 4:15 p.m., where they found a man injured with a cut to the face. The man was rushed to the hospital.
Deputies: Winnsboro man charged with attempted murder after shooting into crowd and injuring one
The Fairfield County Sheriff's deputies responded to a shooting incident on Wednesday at the Birch Street area in Winnsboro.
The Emanuel AME tragedy creates unexpected bond during 911 call
Two women come together through tragedy during a life changing 9-1-1 call.
Uber, USC team up on nationwide campus safety initiative
[gtxvideo vid='OQUBm1xH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OQUBm1xH.jpg' vtitle='UberPartnership'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Uber is putting the University of South Carolina at the forefront of its new campus safety initiative. After President Harris Pastides's “What’s My Name?” movement picked up steam nationwide, Uber rolled out some…
Investigators set to hold press conference on Friday to discuss the death of RaNiya Wright
The district where a fifth grader died after a school fight -- held its first meeting since the child's death.
Update: Richland deputies say Stevena English found safe
Richland County Sheriff's Department say a previously missing teenager from Elgin has been found safe this morning.
SC Senator introduces abortion ban in budget
The budget debate in the South Carolina General Assembly again turns to the statewide abortion issue on Wednesday.
SC Senator tackling bill that would give tax breaks to Carolina Panthers
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A state senator is making sure the government doesn't fumble taxpayer money. Senator Dick Harpootlian has thrown the red challenge flag as the state looks to score by bringing the Panthers…
Dead jellyfish, shrimp, crabs wash up on SC beach
Hundreds of dead jellyfish, some shrimp and crabs have washed up across the Sullivan's Island beach.
Mortgage lender company donates $10k to Ronald McDonald House of Columbia
A mortgage lender is doing its part to help a home away from home for the families of children in the hospital.
Columbia man sentenced to 7 years in prison for stealing 75 handguns
A Columbia man was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to stealing firearms from a shop in Sumter.
Senators debate raising teacher salaries during budget discussions
As the pool of teachers across the state continues to get smaller, Senator Nikki Setzler (D-Lexington County) says it’s time for young educators to get a larger paycheck.
Charleston senator introduces ban of on-shore infrastructure associated with off-shore drilling
Governor McMaster was on hand this afternoon as legislation was introduced into the budget today, designed to protect the state's coastal communities.
