Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Deputies: Attempted murder suspect shot victim at close range with a shotgun

SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – An attempted murder suspect was arrested Monday (9/17) in Sumter County, two days after deputies say he shot a victim at close range with a shotgun after an argument. Vito Wright, 42, was arrested on several charges including attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted…

Flooding forces SC interstate closure in wake of Florence

DILLON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A 9 mile stretch of I-95 in Dillon County is closed due to flooding from Florence. Department of Transportation officials say I-95 north and south is closed from exit 181 to exit 190. The continued impacts of Hurricane Florence have caused flooding throughout that area. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews

Florence death toll now at 11 after another confirmed death in NC

(AP Photo/Steve Helber) NEW BERN, N.C. (AP, WOLO) – Florence has claimed another life as it churns over the Carolinas. The death toll now stands at 11, including 10 in North Carolina and one in South Carolina. Authorities say some other fatalities were unrelated. #BREAKING AP reports death toll from Florence now at 11. Includes 10 in North Carolina and…

Closures and Cancellations due to Florence

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Due to Florence, here is a running list of closures and cancellations : USC Aiken Operating as Normal Sunday, Sept. 16 All USC Aiken activities scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 16, will be conducted as planned. Barnyard Flea Market Worship Service cancelled Sunday Bethel Worship Center, Camden Sunday Services Cancelled Boiling Springs United Methodist Church Lexington Sunday services cancelled…