Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Protests in response to viral video leads to home of suspect being vandalized

Late Wednesday night RCSD had to asked citizens who did not live in the community to stay clear of the neighborhood

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says protests that have been ongoing for more than 24 hours turned violent Wednesday night in response to a video posted on Facebook Monday. According to RCSD, around 9pm the family of the suspect had to be removed from the residence and taken to a alternate location after their home…

Prisma offers vaccine through Saturday at Gamecock Park, Sumter Civic center

You can get your vaccination for the remainder of the week everyday until 5pm

(Courtesy: Prisma Health) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — You can get your coronavirus vaccine at Gamecock Park on National Guard Road every day through Saturday from 8 to 5pm. If that doesn’t work around your schedule, you can also can get your shot at the Sumter County Civic Center located on West Liberty Street every day through Saturday from 7:30am to…

Town of Pine Ridge gets new top cop

The town has been without a Police Chief since October 2020

Image:(Chief Photograher Rich Wandover) Town of Pine Ridge Newly hired Police Chief, Andre “T” Williams swears in Officer Patrick Swanson returning from deployment Tuesday April 13, 2021.   Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Town of Pine Ridge once again has a Police Chief.  Andre’ “T” Williams is the town’s first Police Chief in 5 months. Chief Williams was officially sworn…

Shooting at local apartment leaves man in critical condition

The Richland County Sheriff's Department says the shooting is part of an ongoing investigation

Richland County, SC (WOLO) —  The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is looking into a shooting they say left a man hospitalized Tuesday afternoon. Authorities say the incident took place at the Austin Woods apartment complex along Garners Ferry Road after reports of gunshots officials say took place just before 12:30pm. Once authorities arrived they say the male victim was in…

Multiple events promise to keep the Midlands bustling

If you are looking for something to do we have you covered in your local living

(ABC News) — If you are looking for something to do, we have you covered with various events that will keep the Midlands bustling over the next few days and you can join in on the fun. Book your calendars for a good cause because the Ronald McDonald House of Columbia is hosting a Royal Rumble Charity Bike Ride. The…