Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Skeletal remains found in Sumter woods belong to 55 to 60-year-old man

SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – An autopsy has determined that skeletal remains found in Sumter were of a 55-60-year-old white male, according to the Sumter Police Department. #BREAKING Skeletal remains found in Sumter by children playing in a wooded area are of a 55-60 year old white man. Identity and cause of death not yet confirmed. #SCnews pic.twitter.com/oxiF8rtCfa — Josh Berry…

Concert cut short after Tim McGraw collapses on stage

(WOLO) – Country star Tim McGraw collapsed during a performance over the weekend. McGraw cut his set short following the incident at a show in Dublin, Ireland. After about 20 minutes, McGraw’s wife, fellow country star Faith Hill, went on stage to inform concertgoers what happened saying he was dehydrated and wouldn’t be able to finish the show. McGraw and…

Report: Staged crashes becoming problem in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Attorney General’s Office says staged crashes are becoming a major problem in South Carolina. The Post and courier reports the fake accidents resulted in 10 arrests in November in the Pee Dee area. Investigators say in total the claims involved more than $300,000 in insurance fraud. The report says suspects are going as far as…

Children Find Skeletal Remains In Sumter Woods

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)– Children playing in a wooded area off of Gaines Road found skeletal remains around 6:30 Sunday. They immediately told their parents about their discovery.  The Sumpter Police and Sumter County Coroner’s Office are investigating the wooded area. The Sumter County Coroner’s Office is working to determine an identity. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday. ABC Columbia will…