Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Lessons in personal finance available for SC teachers

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Elementary school teachers have a little longer to register for a free personal finance lesson classroom kit. Tuesday State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced he is extending the deadline to register to December 20th. Officials say the program encourages teachers to lead meaningful discussions with creative activities that are designed to help students learn how financial education plays a…

Six arrested in connection with Newberry Co. murder

Newberry Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies in Newberry Co. say four people are charged in for the murder of Kier Marsh and injuring another person on December 5th on Green Meadows Dr. Two more were charged for harboring a fugitive. According to investigators Glazariq Garcia, 20, and Matthew Neal Epps, 24, were arrested in Newberry Friday. Deputies say Austin Stanley, 20…

Lexington police search for suspects in vehicle tampering incidents

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington police are looking for those involved in a series of auto-tampering incidents on Nov. 29. If you recognize any of the people or vehicles in the attached images call the Lexington Police Department or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. You can also submit a tip online to www.midlandscrimestoppers.com. Categories: Lexington, Local News, News

$5K reward offered in Sumter shooting investigation

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Police in Sumter are offering a $5,000 reward for information in a November shooting after a man was dropped off at the hospital with a gunshot wound. Investigators say just before 7 p.m. November 23rd an unknown driver left Travis Rouse, 35, at the Prisma Health Toumey emergency room. Rouse died later that evening. According to police…

Scam alert for Fairfield Co. residents

Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)– A scam alert for residents of Fairfield Co. Deputies with the Fairfield Co. Sheriff’s Office say someone is calling county residents impersonating a deputy. Investigators say the scammer claims there is a warrant or some other legal issue and insists the only way to clear it up is to send money. Deputies say this is a…