Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Palmetto Pride Litter Book competition winner

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A local group is taking the fight against litter off the streets and onto the pages of children’s books. Friday (3/16), Palmetto Pride held its first annual children’s book competition looking for a story on litter in our state. The winner was a student at Green Charter School of the Midlands, Jayla Washington. They have published…

Fire Chief: Juvenile causes $6 million in damages after setting fire in Walmart

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A fire set by a juvenile may have caused $6 million in damages Thursday (3/16) night. According to Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins, his department responded shortly after 8:00 p.m. When crews arrived smoke could be seen inside. He says the fire at the Garners Ferry Road Walmart was started near the paper towels. Fire investigators…

15-year-old arrested for punching teacher in the face

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A 15-year-old student at Academy for Success on Broad River was arrested off-campus Wednesday (3/14). According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, the student, after being removed from class, returned and hit the male teacher in the face with a closed fist multiple times. They say the student then ran off but was located and arrested on…