RCSD investigates after two people hurt in shooting
Officials say around 6 in the morning, Richland County deputies responded to a shooting at the 1200 block of Willow Oak Drive.
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USC Board of Trustees vote on Presidential search scheduled for today cancelled
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — A vote scheduled to take place today on the University of South Carolina's new president will not take place. On Thursday, Trustee Charles Williams filed a restraining order saying he and the other trustees received three…
Restraining order blocks USC presidential vote from happening Friday
In the immediate future, the USC Board of Trustees will not be meeting to vote on a new president.
American Red Cross in need for blood of all types
The American Red Cross says they have an "emergency need" for all blood types.
Columbia native fighting brain cancer represents Team Navy at DoD Warrior Games
A Columbia native, and petty officer with the U.S. Coast Guard, is now home after competing in the Department of Defense Warrior Games.
SC moves death row to a new prison in Columbia
The state's prison system has moved death row back to its original location.
SC State Treasurer calls USC protestors "Marxists" and "social justice warriors"
ABC Columbia has reached out to the office of South Carolina's State Treasure regarding a since deleted social media posting calling some college students and faculty at the University of South Carolina, marxists.
Woman likely grazed by bullet while sitting on porch, sheriff's deputies say
A woman was struck by a bullet while sitting on her porch and now deputies need your help to track down the gunman.
Victim identified in the fatal crash on U.S. Highway 601
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person died after crashing down an embankment on U.S. Highway 601 today.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin "Governor should immediately rescind his demand" that USC trustees vote on President
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced that he, along with several state lawmakers, USC faculty, and students will hold a press conference today asking USC'S board of trustees not to vote on candidate Robert Caslen. A member…
Person of interest sought for Blossom Street shooting last month
Columbia Police say they're searching for a person of interest in a shooting incident on Blossom Street last month.
Man suspected of planting pipe bomb at courthouse admits guilt in court
PICKENS CO., SC (WOLO) --- The man suspected of planting pipe bombs on a county courthouse admitted to doing it during a court appearance in a Greenville County courthouse Wednesday morning. Just three…
Group of USC students outraged ahead of university president vote
USC students say they're outraged over a decision to vote on who will be the next president without their input.
Flooding swamps New Orleans; possible hurricane coming next
A storm swamped New Orleans streets and paralyzed traffic Wednesday as concerns grew that even worse weather was on the way: a possible hurricane that could strike the Gulf Coast and raise the Mississippi River to the brim of the city's protective levees.
SC lawmakers react to Gov. McMaster's call for a USC presidential vote
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Several state lawmakers are reacting to Governor Henry McMaster’s (R-SC) role in calling a sudden meeting for the Board of Trustees to pick a new president at USC. Senator Dick…
2nd officer resigns over bogus Charleston traffic tickets
A second police officer in South Carolina has resigned after authorities determined he was writing bogus traffic tickets to drivers without their knowledge.
Plastic bag ban clears first hurdle in Richland Co.
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO, AP)--Richland County is on its way to banning single use plastic bags. Councilman Jim Manning confirms that at Tuesday night's county council meeting the council gave the ordinance initial approval. Instead of plastic bags stores would…
USC Student Government responds to Governor's calls for vote on new School President
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The University of South Carolina's Student Government body is responding to news that Governor Henry McMaster wants to have a vote Friday on the school’s new President. A member of the USC Board of Trustees,…
Social Justice group holds rally at State House on anniversary of Confederate flag removal
A social justice group is rallying at the State House today, which marks four years since the confederate flag was taken down.
