Author: ABC Columbia Staff

School district raising funds for students, families who lost homes in apartment fire

IRMO, SC (WOLO) – At least 13 children lost their homes Monday night in Irmo when a fire destroyed part of the Gleneagle Apartments. According to Lexington Richland School District 5, a number its students were displaced.  In an email sent to parents and staff, the district offered a way to donate through the District Five Foundation, which helps in…

Judge sets bond for Alex Murdaugh at $7 Million

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Bond was set Monday at $7 million for Alex Murdaugh, on his latest set of state grand jury charges. Video and audio recordings were not allowed in the hearing. Along with the $7 million, Judge Lee issued other conditions if Bond was paid, including being placed on house arrest, being subject to random drug tests, and receiving both…

UPDATE: Missing Columbia man returns home

Authorities say Solomon Thompson returned 'home and is safe'

Solomon Shawn ThompsonCourtesy: Columbia Police Department COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– UPDATE: The Columbia Police Department says Solomon Thompson returned home to his family, and he is safe. ORIGINAL POST (12/10/2021 2:14 p.m.) The Columbia Police Department is asking for the community’s help finding a missing man who recently suffered a medical episode. Officials say 54-year-old Solomon Shawn Thompson was reported missing…

State Rep Richard Ansel Martin indicted by Newberry grand jury

Martin is accused of misconduct in office, contributing to the delinquency of a minor

Newberry Co., SC (WOLO) — State Representative Richard Ansel Martin has been indicted by a Newberry county grand jury on charges of misconduct in office and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. according to the Attorney Generals Office, Martin is accused of using his position to try to influence an investigation at the Department of Social Services (DSS) ….