Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Unidentified man seen in child porn video wanted by FBI

(WOLO) – The Federal Bureau of Investigations wants the public’s help identifying a man who may have critical information regarding a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation. According to the FBI, the man, known only as John Doe 40, was seen in a video with a child. John Doe 40 is described as a white male, likely between…

Sumter deputies looking for suspect wanted on multiple attempted murder charges

Donald Richburg; Sumter County Sheriff’s Office SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect wanted for multiple attempted murder charges. SCSO says Donald Ray Richburg, 27, is wanted in connection to a shooting incident in June. If you happen to know anything about his whereabouts, contact Investigator Stewart with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office…

Homeowner points surveillance camera to capture wild fire destroy home; sees firefighters’ heroic efforts instead

CALIFORNIA (WOLO) – Homeowners are preparing for the worst as a wildfire rages in California. One homeowner wanted to see it happen so before evacuating he aimed one of his security cameras at the approaching wildfire. It didn’t show the fire destroy his home, though. It showed what firefighters do best. Watch the video above for the full story. Categories:…

Armed robbery investigation at Columbia convenience store

(Columbia Police Department) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Someone robbed a convenience store in Columbia late Tuesday (8/14) night. The Columbia Police Department was on the scene around 11 p.m. for what they called an armed robbery. It happened at the Li’l Cricket gas station and convenience store at 2715 N. Main, which is just north of downtown. Information is limited…

SC District 20 results: GOP candidates headed to primary runoff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Republican voters Tuesday (8/14) night have forced a runoff between attorney Benjamin Dunn and United Methodist Minister John Holler. Unofficial election numbers indicate the two failed to reach the 50% mark needed to avoid a runoff. According to scvotes.org, Dunn had 31% of the votes to Holler’s 25%. Both candidates held election parties as the results…