Archives: August 2020

Sentencing Reform
Local News, News

Advocates call for reversal of decades-old “tough-on-crime” statutes in South Carolina

Several had a chance to be heard at Tuesday's Sentencing Reform subcommittee meeting
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A group of South Carolina lawmakers listened to testimony Tuesday morning from several people fighting for lighter restrictions on prison sentences across the state. This was one of the first meetings held by members of a House committee focused on reforming law enforcement and their relationship with minority communities. The full committee, chaired by House Majority…

Fill The Gap
Digital Exclusives and Features

Local Living: Harvest Hope ”Fill the Gap’ campaign taking food donations

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at Local Living: Harvest Hope Food Bank needs your help in re-stocking shelves
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In your look at Local Living, Harvest Hope Food Bank needs your help in re-stocking the shelves. The “Fill the Gap” campaign is underway right now. Throughout the month, Harvest Hope is asking the community to donate different items each week for those struggling during the pandemic. Officials are asking you to donate canned fruits and vegetables…

Postal Service
Local News

Postal Workers in Columbia Picket to ‘Save the Postal Service’

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Postal workers in Columbia joined others across the country Tuesday, in what they called a ‘Picket to save the Post Office’. The effort, organized by the American Postal Workers Union, is designed to call on Congress to provide 25 billion dollars in support for the Post Office, stop mail slow-down policies, and ensure public confidence in voting…
Local News, News, Richland

Columbia police arrest suspect in hit and run

Rob Dew,

Courtesy: CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia police say they have arrested a suspect in a hit and run involving a pedestrian. Investigators say Johnny Ace Perry, 54, is charged with Hit and Run with great bodily injury, failure to render aid, and driving under suspension. Police say Perry hit a 47 year old man around 8:30 Monday night on Columbia College…

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Local News, News, Sumter

Police: Sumter man arrested with drugs, cash, guns

Rob Dew,

Courtesy:SCSO Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–A Sumter County man is facing charges after deputies say marijuana and meth were found in his home. Investigators say Tamar Brown is charged with trafficking methamphetamines, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Deputies say they also found three guns and more than 15 hundred dollars cash in…
Local News, News, State

Community remembers Myrtle Beach officer

ABC Team,

Courtesy: Connor Ingalls/WPDE Myrtle Beach, S.C. (WPDE)–If you were near Myrtle Beach State Park around 10 a.m. Tuesday, you heard the procession. Around 75 police vehicles and even more officers coming out to join family and friends in celebrating the life of Horry County Police Cpl. Michael Ambrosino, who passed away last week due to complications from the coronavirus. After…
Local News, News, Richland

Family of teen shot by police accuse department of cover-up

Rob Dew,

Photo: Matt Perron Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The family of a man shot and killed by police say they are not satisfied with the ruling that his death was justified. Tuesday afternoon the Racial Justice Network held a news conference outside the Richland County Courthouse. The group alleges that the body camera video does not show Joshua Ruffin, 17,  point a…

Dhec Sun
ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News

DHEC: 909 new cases of Coronavirus, 18 additional deaths in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Tuesday 909 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 18 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 112,088 and confirmed deaths to 2,408. Health officials say the total number of individual test results reported Monday statewide was 5,226 and the percent positive…