Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Timothy Jones Jr. files appeal of murder conviction and death sentence

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Attorneys for the South Carolina man convicted of murdering his five children have appealed the rulings to the state Supreme Court. Timothy Jones Jr. was found guilty on June 4 and sentenced to death just over a week later. In the notice of appeal to the Supreme Court, Jones’ attorneys referenced Judge Griffith denying the defense’s…

Family of Columbia man killed during storm speaks out

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The severe weather brought down many trees across the Midlands, one of them was outside the victim’s home just north of downtown Columbia. The coroners office confirmed the death, telling ABC Columbia News 61-year-old William George Lebby died after getting hit by a fallen tree during the height of the storm. The accident happened around four-thirty…

Create the beat of your own drum during Make Music day

(Photo Courtesy: OneColumbia/Facebook) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s the one day members of the community come together in the heart of the Capital city to listen to, create, and celebrate different types of music from all over the world. All types of musicians, from any genre,  both young and old, experienced, or amateur are invited to take part in the…