ABC Columbia News Update
Categories: ABC Columbia News Update (First Row)
Author: ABC Columbia Staff
Fiscal accountabilty meeting held
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —– Tuesday Governor Henry Mcmaster met with leaders to for a fiscal accountabilty session. The goal of the meetings are to make sure that States funds are being appropriated properly. As of right now, the Governor says South Carolina is spending money wisely and going to projects that are in the most need. Categories: News, Politics, State
Lexington Two dedicates new innovation center
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Lexington Two’s Innovation Center was dedicated Tuesday night. The districts new state-of-the-art facility houses a number of college and career readiness programs for high schoolers as well as dual enrollment and advanced placement courses. The district aims to accommodate to students’ differing learning abilities and strengths by adding these hands-on programs. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Armed suspect accused of taking young woman and child along on robbery arrested
A man wanted in connection with a masked armed robbery has been arrested
Seismic airgun blasting lawsuit
Charleston, SC (WOLO) —Several environmental groups are suing the federal government over the authorization of seismic airgun blasting. Airgun blasting is used to search for oil and gas below the ocean’s surface. The groups say the blasting can harm marine life. The lawsuit is directed at the National Marine and Fisheries Service for issuing air gun blasting permits to five…
Search for Two Notch burglary suspect
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — Do you recognize this man? The Columbia Police is hoping you can help identify and locate this masked man accused of robbing the business. According to authorities, once inside the Dollar General on Two Notch Road the man attempted to steal cigarettes, but when that was unsuccessful he instead is accused of taking two cases…
4 arrested for attempted murder in Lexington County drug deal shooting, say Deputies
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – Four people have been arrested in a drug deal shooting case that happened in Lexington County in November, say Deputies. Tyler Bradley (LCSD) Alexandra Kokolis (LCSD) The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of the group of suspects on Tuesday (12/11). They’re accused of shooting at four other people inside a vehicle during a drug…
Donations still welcome, needed after annual Vets Charity Ride
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – There’s still opportunities to help out some of our local veterans. The Annual Vets Charity Ride for the Ccolumbia VA health care system kicked off over the weekend. Dozens of gifts were unloaded over at the Dorn VA on Monday (12/10). Organizers say donations are still welcome and needed. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews
Mother of a mental health patient who died trapped in a flooded transport van testified for change
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Legislators are meeting to discuss policies and procedures of transporting mental health patients. Two patients in a Horry County Sheriff’s Office transport van drowned in floodwaters during Hurricane Florence after deputies went around a road block. Diana Green, the mother of one of the victims, spoke at Monday’s hearing saying “there has to be another way.”…
RCSD: 13-year-old used stolen gun to shoot at classmate before getting on the bus to school
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A 13-year-old has been arrested for attempted murder for allegedly shooting at a classmate off school campus. The unidentified juvenile faces charges of attempted murder, unlawful carrying of a pistol, unlawful possession of a firearm by a person under 18, first-degree burglary and petty larceny. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, the charges are connected…
