Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Hurricane Florence: Shelter update in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State officials have set up shelters for evacuees of Hurricane Florence. As of Wednesday, one midlands schools was being used as a shelter,  Ridge View High School. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier is there with more on what these facilities will be providing. For a list of emergency shelters log on to https://www.scemd.org/stay-informed/emergency-shelters/ Categories: Local News, News, State Tags:…

Suspect arrested for attempted murder, accused of shooting into crowd at West Columbia apartment complex

Isaiah Butler (LCSD) LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested a suspect Tuesday (9/11) accused of shooting into a crowd on August 30. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, Isaiah Butler, 20, fired into a crowd of people at Riverbend Apartments in West Columbia. The gunshots hit two people; both are expected to make a…

Special Olympics cancels State Tennis Tourney and area fundraisers due to Florence

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Special Olympics South Carolina has decided to cancel upcoming events in light of weather expected to hit South Carolina and its potential impact. September Slammer, The State Tennis Tournament has been canceled and will NOT be rescheduled. The Aiken to Ride, a local fundraiser in held in Aiken South Carolina has been canceled and will…