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Time's tickin'. Let's cut to the chase. Here's a taste of what's on tap on ABC Columbia News.

Let’s cut to the chase. Here’s a taste of what’s on tap at 11: Caught on Camera…Shirtless. One of two men wanted for stealing from Williams Brice stadium decided to go “skins.” The surveillance is a sight to see. We’ll roll the tape at 11. Remember the smell of a fresh pair of sneakers as a child? You could jump…

Next after Nashville: News at 11 on ABC Columbia

Nashville is all-new tonight on ABC Columbia. We'll keep it rolling on the News at 11 with all-new stories.

We’ve got Nashville on the newsroom TV screens as we update your Midlands and South Carolina headlines on this Wednesday.  Here’s a look at what we’ve got lined up for you: It’s always been a mystery to men. What exactly do women keep in those big pocketbooks? Police in one Midlands city say a woman was packing more than just…

It’s about that time. Here’s what’s you’ll see at 11.

We are working in the newsroom putting the final touches on all of the stories you'll see tonight at 11 on ABC Columbia.

Hello news viewers! We are working in the newsroom putting the final touches on all of the stories you’ll see tonight at 11 on ABC Columbia. Here’s a taste, snapshot, tease (as we call it in the news biz) of what we’ll bring you: CLINTON FEELS THE “BERN” OF THE COAL MINER: You may have heard Hillary Clinton’s lead over…

The lead story at 11 will be…

Here's a look at our top story tonight at 11 on ABC Columbia

Here’s a look at our top story tonight at 11 on ABC Columbia: Baseball is well underway in Columbia’s new downtown ballpark. But, developers are nowhere near the seventh inning stretch for what’s considered one of the city’s largest land deals. This summer will see new dirt being moved around to make room for the next phase of the massive…

Coming up at 11 on ABC Columbia News

Here's a look at the stories you'll see at the top of the hour

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Here’s a look at the stories you’ll see at the top of the hour: Speaker Ryan isn’t onboard the Trump Train. We learned that yesterday. Today, Jeb Bush says he can’t back the presumptive nominee for the republicans. He joins Sen. Lindsey Graham who says he will not vote for Trump. We’ve got the latest reaction…

Here’s your #TGIT sneak peek at ABC Columbia at 11

We're working hard in the newsroom preparing ABC Columbia News at 11. Let's get you primed before we go live at 11.

I hope you’re enjoying “The Catch” on this #TGIT on ABC Columbia. We’re working hard in the newsroom preparing ABC Columbia News at 11. Let’s get you primed before we go live at 11:   #HEROESINBLUE: Officers and their spouses understand the dangers of the job. Many have told me they find some comfort in the training they receive. But,…

VIDEO: That’s Money, Baby!

Talk about a baby shower gift.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Talk about a baby shower gift. The SC Education Lottery says over the weekend a couple with a baby on the way won $250,000 on a scratch off ticket. It was purchased at the Kangaroo Express on Forest Drive. The expectant daddy says the win was “perfect timing.” Categories: Local News, News, Richland Tags: ABC Columbia,…

SC bill would bar requiring transgender choice of bathrooms

The bill introduced Wednesday by Sen. Lee Bright would also require multi-stall bathrooms on public property to be designated and used "based on biological sex."

// ​_ // ]]> COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A South Carolina senator wants to bar local governments from requiring businesses to let transgender people use the bathroom of their choice, saying he’s taking a “stand for decency and common sense.” The bill introduced Wednesday by Sen. Lee Bright would also require multi-stall bathrooms on public property to be designated and…

Two bodies found in Lexington Co. identified

The identities of two bodies found inside a Lexington County home Sunday have been released by investigators.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The identities of two bodies found inside a Lexington County home Sunday have been released by investigators. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher says 80 year-old Leonard Williams and 70 year-old Lillie Thompson were found in a home on Double Eagle Circle during a welfare check just after 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Sheriff’s deputies say they are investigating…