Author: ABC Columbia Staff

House lawmakers say no to plastic-bag bans

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – State lawmakers advanced a bill barring local governments from placing restrictions on plastic bags or one-time use containers, like to-go containers. Bans already passed by some communities would not be affected. The bill was considered last year but failed after republicans in coastal communities argued the state can’t dictate what local governments can or can’t do…

19-year-old gouges own eyes out near upstate church

ANDERSON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Witnesses in the upstate say a woman used her hands to gouge out her own eyes. The 19-year-old was allegedly walking outside of a church but moments later was seen kneeling near train tracks. When Anderson County deputies and emergency medical crews got to the woman, they say she was holding her eyes in her…

West Columbia Water Boil Advisory

West Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Several residents in the West Columbia area are currently under a boil water advisory after water officials say a contractor working in the area struck a water line causing the damage. Those who live in the locations listed below may experience a loss of water pressure, cloudy looking water or water with sediment in it. Until…

Upstate Woman Charged with Embezzlement

Gaffney, SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has charged 49 year old Angela Mabry with taking public funds authorities say were missing from the Cherokee County Magistrate’s Office. Officials believe Mabry embezzled at least 10 thousand dollars worth of money from July of 2016 to May of 2017 while working for the Magistrate’s Office where she was…

Finding the Soul in Philanthropy

After a national tour, a very special exhibit opens in Columbia

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–After appearances across the country, an exhibit that shares the tradition of African-American philanthropy opens at the Assembly Street branch of the Richland Library. According to Cliff Bourke with the Central Carolina Community Foundation, The Soul of Philanthropy has photos, stories, videos, poetry, and even a chalkboard where you can add your reasons for giving back. Eight local…

Hudson Automotive Group donates $25k SC Troopers Association

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A midlands car dealer wants to make sure the families of state troopers killed in the line of duty have the resources they need. Tuesday (2/6) morning the Hudson Automotive Group donated $25,000 to the South Carolina Troopers Association. Troopers say its good to know someone in the community has their back. Categories: Local News, News,…