Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Attorney General Alan Wilson gets support on heartbeat law

21 Attorney's General have signed a brief in support of the bill

Alan WilsonImage: ABC Columbia Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Attorney General Alan Wilson says he has received support from other states in his defense of South Carolina’s law banning abortion after a heartbeat is detected which is usually around six weeks. Wilson says 21 other Attorneys General have signed an brief in support of his petition to the fourth circuit court…

Columbia police pull over drivers with simple traffic violations

CPD is on the lookout for drivers and not to give them tickets

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you get pulled over by a Columbia Police officer this week, it might not be a bad thing. You could be getting a surprise and we’re not talking about a ticket! The police department is teaming up with Advance Auto Parts, to help people with simple traffic violations that need to be repaired.  For example,…

Deductions you could be missing out on

The State Department of Revenue wants to make sure you get all you are owed

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The tax deadline is a little more than a month away and the State Department of Revenue wants to make sure you get everything that’s coming to you. Last year department officials say more than a million South Carolinians claimed state tax breaks. For a list of what deductions apply to you and your family go…

Oscars preview: “CODA”

The countdown to the 94th Annual Academy Awards is officially upon us! Over the next nine days, ABC Columbia’s Matt Perron will join us with who he thinks could take home the Oscars’ ‘Best Picture’ award this year. In tonight’s movie breakdown, we look at the struggles of a deaf family in “CODA.”

Lexington County warns of ongoing scam

Lexington, SC (WOLO) — There’s scam alert this evening in Lexington County. Deputies say several people have received a call from someone claiming to be Lieutenant Mark Daniels. The call claims there is a warrant for their arrest that can be cleared by sending $2700 dollars on a cash card. Deputies say this is a scam. They will never ask…