Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Upstate Woman Charged with Embezzlement

Gaffney, SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has charged 49 year old Angela Mabry with taking public funds authorities say were missing from the Cherokee County Magistrate’s Office. Officials believe Mabry embezzled at least 10 thousand dollars worth of money from July of 2016 to May of 2017 while working for the Magistrate’s Office where she was…

Finding the Soul in Philanthropy

After a national tour, a very special exhibit opens in Columbia

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–After appearances across the country, an exhibit that shares the tradition of African-American philanthropy opens at the Assembly Street branch of the Richland Library. According to Cliff Bourke with the Central Carolina Community Foundation, The Soul of Philanthropy has photos, stories, videos, poetry, and even a chalkboard where you can add your reasons for giving back. Eight local…

Hudson Automotive Group donates $25k SC Troopers Association

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A midlands car dealer wants to make sure the families of state troopers killed in the line of duty have the resources they need. Tuesday (2/6) morning the Hudson Automotive Group donated $25,000 to the South Carolina Troopers Association. Troopers say its good to know someone in the community has their back. Categories: Local News, News,…

Accidental tsunami warning sent along SC coast

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) – No, a tsunami is not heading for the South Carolina coast. Tuesday (2/6) morning, private forecast provider AccuWeather sent an errant push notification to cell phones up and down the east coast issuing a tsunami warning. The company is now blaming the mishap on the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service however, tweeted that there…

Tax Reform in DC Helping SC

West Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Congressman Joe Wilson says recent tax reform passed in Washington is yielding results right here in the Midlands. Monday morning Wilson stopped by Mooneyhan’s auto service in West Columbia to congratulate him on his recent expansion adding a new bay to his shop. The Republican lawmaker says this is a sign of things to come. Categories:…

3 high school student killed in Laurens Co wreck

LAURENS COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Three high school students were killed in a head on collision in the upstate Sunday (2/5). The Highway Patrol says the accident happened around 11:30 a.m. on US 221 in Laurens County. The Coroner says none of the teens were wearing a seatbelt in a pick-up truck that crossed the center line and hit a…