Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Richland coroner identifies victim killed in an apartment complex shooting

Authorities say the shooting place Tuesday around 5 in the evening

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Coroner has identified the victim of a deadly shooting that took place at an apartment complex in Columbia. Around 5 p.m. Tuesday, deputies say they were called to an apartment complex on National Guard Road for reports of a shooting. Once on the scene, authorities say they discovered a 25-year-old man suffering from gunshot…

McMaster: Unemployment Insurance Tax rates will decrease or remain same for state’s employers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– At the State House Thursday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced that businesses in the state would either see a decrease, or the same unemployment insurance tax rate next year. This after the State General Assembly invested Federal Cares Act funding into the state’s unemployment insurance trust fund last year, essentially allowing South Carolina to avoid federal…

Police arrest suspect accused in shooting near Lake Carolina

Authorities say a suspect was taken into custody after K-9 officers were able to locate him

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — Richland County deputies have arrested a man accused in a shooting authorities say took place Wednesday afternoon in Northeast Columbia. According to authorities, around 1:45 in the afternoon deputies responded to a call for shots fired in the 300 block of Long Pointe Lane near Lake Carolina. Once deputies arrived they tell ABC Columbia News…

Traffic advisory: Huger street temporarily shut down

Image: CPD Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department is asking drivers to aware, and if possible stay clear of Huger street at I-26 outbound. According to authorities, a single vehicle accident took place just before 10:30 Wednesday night which caused police to temporarily shut down the road., CPD says they will reopen the road once emergency personnel have…