Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Harden street reopened after rush hour closure

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — This was the scene as crew rushed in to work on a cut gas line along Harden Street at Heyward Street right in the middle of rush hour. The Columbia Fire Department says drivers were forced to find alternate routes around the area as they worked in the area for about 2 hours. According to Columbia…

RCSD investigating armed robbery of Metro PCS on West Beltline

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – RCSD deputies are searching for an armed robbery suspect Tuesday (12/18) night. It happened around 8:45 p.m. at the Metro PCS on West Beltline Blvd. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office says someone walked into the business and demanded money while holding a firearm, then left. No one was hurt. Check back for further updates. Categories: Local…

Duo accused of stealing car keys from elderly woman

  (Photo: CPD) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Columbia police say they ware looking for two people that officials say were captured on surveillance video at a Publix Grocery store, but say they weren’t shopping for food. According to police the incident happened December 16th at the Publix Grocery store at 7320 Broad River Road. Authorities say the man in this…

Chapin man arrested on 20 counts of child pornography

Chapin, SC (WOLO) —A  Chapin man has been arrested on multiple counts of child pornography. the south carolina attorney general’s office says 65-year-old Dieter Bartschat is charged with 20 counts of third degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Investigators say Bartschat had multiple files of child pornography. Each charge of third degree sexual exploitation is punishable up to 10 years…