Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Thief steals multiple cars during test drives, leaves them at other dealerships

SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Authorities are searching for a man accused of stealing new cars from dealership lots, driving them to another area and leaving the stolen car at that car dealership and stealing one of its cars. According to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, in the latest incident, he stole a vehicle from a Sumter dealership and drove…

Shrimping off SC coast open for business next week

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A key area for South Carolina shrimpers will open next week after a long delay because of cold weather. The Department of Natural Resources says shrimping grounds within three miles of the coast will open June 19th. Shrimping farther off shore opened Wednesday (6/13). Recent testing shows the number of shrimp available is still below average and…

Lifesaving advancements on display at fire and rescue convention

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Firefighters and EMT’s got a first hand look at some of the latest in life-saving technology. More than 150 exhibitors packed the Columbia Convention Center and Colonial Life Arena as the 113th annual Fire and Rescue Conference continued. Organizers say it is amazing to see just how far firefighting has come over the years. The conference…