Author: ABC Columbia Staff

New Study: People with egg allergies can get flu shot

(WOLO) – A new report suggests that people with egg allergies can now get a traditional flu shot. Previously, people with egg allergies were advised to find egg-free vaccination options. That’s because most flu vaccines are manufactured using chicken eggs. A new study however, found the flu shot to be safe for those with egg allergies. Researchers say regardless of…

Sumter County shooting victim’s body found in street

SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Sumter County deputies found a man’s body lying in the street near Shaw Air Force base Monday (12/19) night. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office tells us it received a shots fired call on Amelia Drive around 9 p.m. When they got there, they found the body of Christopher Archie, 26, in the street. If you…

Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign reminder

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign is back and officials hope you can help them ring in Christmas with a little extra change. 82 cents of every dollar donated is used to help those in need in the community. Click here for more information. Categories: Local News, News Tags: SCNews

Man arrested, Accused of Sexually Assaulting 6-year-old Girl

KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Kershaw County deputies say they’ve arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl. Authorities say Timothy Witkop, 31, confessed to having “inappropriate sexual activity” with the child since she was five. Witkop is facing criminal sexual conduct charges. Categories: Local News, News Tags: SCNews

Santee Cooper Chairman files lawsuit challenging Governor’s push for removal

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Chairman of Santee Cooper is fighting for his job in court. Leighton Lord filed a lawsuit Wednesday (12/14) challenging Governor Henry McMaster’s effort to have him removed. Lord also wrote that the Governor had falsely claimed he withheld important documents and resisted efforts to investigate the VC Summer failure. A spokesperson for the Governor says…