Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Lexington Police Search for Shoplifting Suspects

Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington Police Department is hoping you recognize one of these two suspects accused of having some sticky fingers at a Department store in the 54 hundred block of Sunset Boulevard. Authorities say the duo was captured on surveillance camera at the Khols where police say they are accused of stealing an estimated 4 hundred dollars…

DREAM Act Now Rally

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Dozens of protestors are hoping Congress will hear their message loud and clear and have gathered outside the South Carolina State house urging Congress to pass the Clean Bill that would protect children and young adults still in the United States under DACA also known Delayed Action for Childhood Arrivals and fight President Trump’s proposed wall….

Governor Urges SC Residents to Stand During Anthem

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The Super Bowl is this Sunday and Gov. Henry McMaster wants to make sure you take time to honor our nation’s flag. Tuesday afternoon the governor issued a proclamation urging South Carolinians to stand when Pink sings the national anthem before Sunday’s game. The request follows a season of controversy surrounding the anthem at NFL games where some…

Church Safety Training

Newberry Co, SC (WOLO) — It’s been nearly three years ago, and many of us still remember the senseless Charleston Church shooting that was carried out by white supremacist Dylann Roof. This tragedy that struck the state unfortunately, is not the only church shooting we’ve seen. In an effort to save lives, Monday night the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office held …

City of Columbia unveils arts improvement plan “Amplify”

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Columbia leaders want to boost the city’s art scene. Monday (1/29) at Township Auditorium, the city kicked off its new cultural plan called “Amplify.” The plan is meant to highlight and strengthen existing arts in the capital city and to create economic prosperity in the region. “Amplify” is organized by One-Columbia, a non-profit organization aimed at…