Author: ABC Columbia Staff

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…

Strip club owner pleads guilty to operating without a license

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Deputies say a Richland County man pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of operating a business without a business license. LeroyGreen, 65, is the owner of Laroice Gentleman’s Club on Carrie Anderson Road in Northeast Columbia. On May 10, investigators say,  a Richland County deputy arrived at Laroice Gentleman’s Club just before 11pm. Authorities say The deputy…

SC jobless rate down slightly

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– South Carolina’s unemployment rate dipped slightly in May. According to the Department of Employment and Workforce 1,800 new jobs were created last month as the unemployment rate dropped to 4% from 4.2%. It’s a bit higher than the national unemployment rate for May which was 3.8%. Fairfield County continues to have the state’s highest unemployment rate following…

Roadway shooting suspect arrested for attempted murder

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A man accused of shooting at a truck in West Columbia last week has been arrested for attempted murder. According to the Lexington the Lexington County Sheriff’s Office, Christopher Fuller, 29, was arrested Tuesday (6/12) in Sumter by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force. LCSD says Fuller shot at a man who…