Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Police identify man accused of breaking into home, sexually assaulting inside

Authorities say the incident took place along Greene Street Thursday morning

Image: Columbia Police Department Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Columbia Police now have the identity of a man they say is accused of breaking into a Greene Street and sexually assaulting a woman inside. Authorities say 39 year old Robert Drayton is suspected of breaking into the home around 4 am Thursday morning. Columbia Police say the victim was given medical…

Local Living: Virtual Job Fair, Plant and Flower Sale, Shoe Fundraiser

Here is a list of some of the things taking place in the Midlands

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you are looking for ways to enjoy the Midlands, we have a few ideas in your look at Local Living. Virtual Job Fair SC Works is having a Virtual Job Fair Thursday April 29, 2021 for those looking to work in Columbia or Orangeburg. The hiring event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m….

Lexington Sheriff’s Department wants you to help them honor deputies

May 2nd kicks off National Corrections Officers week and this year the department wants your imput

Image: Lexington Co. Sheriff’s Dept. @Twitter Lexington, SC (WOLO) — May is right around the corner and so are the start of two weeks that recognize the hard work of the men and women who serve and protect the community everyday. The Lexington Sheriff’s Department is gearing up for National Corrections Officers week, and National Police Week. The goal is…

SC Native ‘Charlamagne Tha God’ to host S.C. State commencement

The radio show host of the popular morning show 'The Breakfast Club' is scheduled to host the May 7th graduation

Image: SC State University Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — Local native, radio talk show host, and philanthropist ‘Charlamagne Tha God’ had been tapped to deliver South Carolina State University’s Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 7, 2021. ‘Charlamange Tha God’, born Lenard McKelvey is one of the hosts of the popular morning radio talk show ‘The Breakfast Club’ which has been on…