Author: ABC Columbia Staff

In-person absentee voting begins in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP/WOLO) – South Carolina voters can begin casting in-person absentee ballots for the Nov. 6 general election on Monday. The state doesn’t allow no-excuses early voting. But someone who is working, will be out of town, or is physically unable to go to the polls can qualify for an absentee ballot. Machines will be set up in the…

USC working on plan for metal detectors at Williams Brice stadium

COLUMBIA, S.C. — USC is working on new safety measures. Officials say, in a continuing effort to create a safe environment at home athletic events, the University of South Carolina is working on a plan to permanently install metal detectors at Williams-Brice Stadium in the near future, as part of Southeastern Conference policies. The SEC, as a result of a…

Bubbie’s Jewish Food Extravaganza set for November

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Bubbie’s Brisket and Bakery is coming to Beth Shalom Synagogue on Sunday, November 11th. The Jewish food extravaganza features savory and sweet treats. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bubbie’s Brisket and Bakery’s 10th annual Jewish Food Extravaganza, featuring a la carte foods that are kosher, homemade and all recipes handed down from generation…

Here’s the mug shot of the suspect accused of ambushing law enforcement officers, killing one

FLORENCE, SC (WOLO) – The 74-year-old suspect accused of ambushing law enforcement officers and opening fire on them Wednesday, has been booked into jail. Frederick Hopkins was released from a medical facility Friday evening and taken to jail. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, which is handling the investigation, Hopkins will be held in the Alvin S. Glenn Detention…

Florence law enforcement officers were ambushed, “shot without warning”

FLORENCE, SC (WOLO) – The Sheriff in charge of investigating the shooting of multiple law enforcement officers in Florence described it as an ambush. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott shared new information during a news conference Friday (10/5). He says the first law enforcement officers were shot as soon as they got out of the car, without warning. “It was…