Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Northeast Bracing for Historically Frigid NYE Celebration

(WOLO) – Across the northeast, New Year’s Eve celebrations will be tested by historically frigid temperatures. It will possibly be the coldest New Year’s Eve ball drop since 1917. New York City health officials are advising people to lay off the booze, which can hasten hypothermia. The temperature is expected to be around 11 degrees with a wind chill of…

UPDATE: Arrest made in home invasion assault on children

SLED Also Investigating After an Officer Fired Several Shots

UPDATE – Two people have been arrested in the case. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, Quintrell Morris, 18, of Hopkins and Brandon Thompson, 30, of Columbia were arrested in connection with the home invasion on Mapleview Drive. Multiple charges forthcoming for both men. _____________________________________________________ IRMO, SC (WOLO) – Three Children and an adult were assaulted in a home…

Police: Heroin and human teeth found on shoplifting suspect

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WOLO) – Police in Myrtle Beach made a disturbing discovery following the arrest of a shoplifting suspect. Investigators say Tavon Stanley, 21, was detained for shoplifting on Christmas eve at an area Walmart. When they searched Stanley they found a gun, thousands in cash, dozens of pills, thousands of doses of heroin and we’re told two human…