Author: ABC Columbia Staff

US Economy, Employment Growing

(WOLO) – Employers nationwide added 228,000 jobs in November. The unemployment rate is at a 17-year low of 4.1%. Also worth noting, the government says the economy grew 3.3% in the most recent quarter which is the best since 2014. The stock market is also sitting at record levels. Categories: National News, News

Moped Driver “Seriously Injured” in Hit and Run

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – The Highway Patrol is searching for a suspect in a hit and run that happened Thursday (12/8) afternoon. Troopers say a car hit a moped seriously injuring the driver. According to investigators it happened just after 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Tee Vee Road and Old Number Six Highway. Troopers say the suspect’s car is…

Walter Scott’s family talks forgiveness after federal sentencing of former officer

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) – Michael Slager, the former North Charleston police officer accused of shooting an unarmed man in the back learned his fate Thursday (12/7). In a federal courtroom in Charleston a judge sentenced Slager to 20 years in prison for violating Walter Scott’s civil rights. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier spoke with Scott’s loved ones who say they hope…