Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Man accused of slashing daughter’s throat arrested for attempted murder

After an initial release on Sunday, authorities determined he intended to kill his 15-year-old daughter

SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – Sumter Police have arrested a man accused of slashing his 15-year-old daughter’s throat on Sunday. Jeremiah Owings (Sumter Police) Jeremiah Charles Owings, 39, was arrested a second time Thursday night after having been released on bond. After his initial release on Sunday, authorities determined he intended to kill his daughter. The charges were upgraded and warrants…

SC inmates find holiday joy in ‘A Father’s Voice’ program

ABC Columbia's Matt Perron finds out why the program is putting smiles on some faces

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s the holiday season and inmates at the South Carolina Department of Corrections are making sure they can still make the season special for their children. ABC Columbia Photojournalist Matt Perron has more on the program known as “A Father’s Voice”. Categories: Local News, News, State

Sumter man accused of slitting his daughter’s throat

Authorities say the man attempted to kill the teenager at the time of the attack, causing charges to be upgraded

Sumter, SC (WOLO) — Police in Sumter say a man is wanted for slashing his 15 year old daughter’s throat. Investigators say Jeremiah Owings was arrested Sunday night following the incident and initially charged with unlawful conduct toward a child. He was arrested and released on bond. Police say further investigation revealed Owings intended to kill the teen at the…

Unemployment claims continue to climb in South Carolina

DEW reporting 1 thousand more claims than last week

Columbia, SC (WOLO)— More South Carolinians are continuing to claim unemployment tonight. On the job front,  The Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) reporting more than 17-hundred resident filed for first-time unemployment insurance last week. That’s nearly 1-thousand more claims than reported the week before, when the department recorded its lowest weekly totals of unemployment claims since the pandemic began….

Richland school district two to release ‘memorandum of understanding’

The goal of the 'Be Smart' program is to encourage responsible gun ownership

Richland Co.,SC (WOLO) —- ast week’s school shooting in Michigan and constant reports of guns in schools in the Midlands. Richland school district two and several neighboring school districts will sign a ‘Memorandum of Understanding Thursday with the ‘Be Smart’ program, encouraging responsible gun ownership. ‘Be Smart’ which is an acronym that stands for — secure all guns in your…

Escaped inmate in custody after hours long search

Authorities say the inmate escaped from an ambulance still handcuffed

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – An inmate who escaped from an ambulance Wednesday has been taken into custody. Courtesy LCSD The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says Daniel Hill III escaped from the back of an ambulance Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of Leaphart Road and Sunset Boulevard. Deputies say Hill stole a Ford F-350 and was seen at a Bojangle’s before…

Alex Murdaugh bond appearance set as he faces additional lawsuit

Among the list of charges he already faces, Murdaugh is now being sued by the boyfriend of woman killed on his boat

(ABC) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — There are new developments in the Alex Murdaugh case. The former prominent low country attorney remains behind bars in Richland County as he faces a slew of charges after being indicted by the South Carolina Grand Jury last month. State Grand Jury issued five indictments against former attorney Alex Murdaugh. Attorney General Wilson says the…