WOLO-TV (Columbia, SC)

WOLO-TV is a television station that operates on virtual channel 25 and VHF digital channel 8. It is based in Columbia, South Carolina, and is affiliated with ABC. The station is part of Bahakel Communications. WOLO has its offices on Shakespeare Road in Arcadia Lakes but uses a Columbia address. The news department broadcasts from a different studio located at the intersection of Gervais (US 1/US 378) and Main Streets, directly across from the South Carolina State House in Downtown Columbia. The station's transmitter can be found on Rush Road in the unincorporated area of southwestern Kershaw County. For cable viewers, WOLO-TV is accessible on Time Warner Cable channel 5 and in high definition on digital channel 1105.

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Haven at Congaree Pointe's Community Yard Sale this Saturday!

2 days ago | abccolumbia.com | Kenneil Mitchell

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – One local apartment complex is serving up some deals at a special yard sale this Saturday!Haven at Congaree Pointe’s Community Yard Sale is from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the apartment complex on 2401 Atlas Road. That’s located directly across from Bible Way Church. Curtis spoke with LaShonda McCants of the complex about all the special items up for grabs.
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in symbolically rich blessing on Mother’s Day

3 days ago | abccolumbia.com | Lee Williams

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff that featured some symbolic gestures suggesting a message of unity in a polarized Catholic Church. “I, too, address the world’s great powers by repeating the ever-present call ‘never again war,’” Leo said from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica to an estimated 100,000 people below.
CRFD firefighters control Summit Parkway house fire

5 days ago | abccolumbia.com | Tiffany Rigby

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Firefighters with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department have controlled a fire that happened off of Summit Parkway on Wednesday afternoon, said CRFD. Third shift crews responded to a home Long Ridge Drive minutes before 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7. When firefighters arrived to the scene they found heavy fire coming from a back rear bedroom of the home with flames working through sections of the roof.
Richland County deputies searching for woman wanted for unlawful conduct towards a child

5 days ago | abccolumbia.com | Tiffany Rigby

Richland County deputies searching for woman wanted for unlawful conduct towards a child Richland County Sheriff’s Department says 39-year-old Tiffany Jackson is wanted for unlawful conduct towards a child. (Photo: RCSD)RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Richland County deputies are searching for a woman in relation to an incident that happened on April 18, say deputies.
RCSD: Woman arrested in connection with DUI on Decker Blvd

5 days ago | abccolumbia.com | Tiffany Rigby

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Richland County Sheriff’s Department says a woman has been arrested in connection with a DUI 1st offense. Deputies say they saw Brittany Williams driving in a reckless manner on Decker Blvd around 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 8. After conducting a traffic stop and making contact with Williams, deputies could smell the odor of alcohol coming from her, according to RCSD. Deputies performed field sobriety tests at the scene but Williams continued to show signs of impairment.
RCSD arrest 2 additional people in connection with Columbia Mall shooting

5 days ago | abccolumbia.com | Tiffany Rigby

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Richland County Sheriff Lott has announced the arrest of two additional people in relation to a Columbia Mall shooting, said RCSD. Sheriff Lott also announced that people are wanted in connection with the shooting.
Date Night Idea: Rent at Village Square Theatre

5 days ago | abccolumbia.com | Tyler Ryan

Date Night Idea: Rent at Village Square Theatre Tyler Ryan got the scoop on the VST production of Rent LEXINGTON SC (WOLO) – The Village Square Theatre production of Rent, a classic that ran on Broadway for 12 years. There are shows Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, through May 18. You can get ticket info HERE.
Driver killed in collision with tractor-trailer on I-20 in Lexington

5 days ago | abccolumbia.com | Kenneil Mitchell

LEXINGTON, CO., S.C. (WOLO) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person is dead following an overnight collision on I-20 East in Lexington. It happened at mile marker 39 at 1:58 a.m.According to Master Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway, a 2011 Volkswagen Sedan was travelling west in the eastbound lanes and hit a tractor-trailer head-on. The Volkswagen driver died on scene from their injuries and the tractor-trailer driver was taken to the hospital.
SC Reaction to the first American Pope

6 days ago | abccolumbia.com | Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Diocese of Charleston released a statement reacting to the news of the first American elected as Pope. Robert Francis Prevost will take the name Pope Leo XIV. Diocese of Charleston statement: “As the Bishop of Charleston, I rejoice with all faithful worldwide at the election of our new Pope Leo XIV. In this moment of grace, we give thanks to the Holy Spirit for guiding the Catholic Church and entrusting her to a shepherd who will lead with faith, wisdom and love.
Inaugural conference educates SC officers on handling animal abuse

6 days ago | abccolumbia.com | Lee Williams

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — For most of us, the thought of harming an animal is out of the question. But law enforcement officers know that animal abuse is an all too common occurrence. “I think people need to understand just how much animal abuse we have going on in our state and nationwide.