Author: ABC Columbia Staff

New poll shows uptick in teens with anxiety, depression and aggression since pandemic

The Richland Library shares tips from one doctor to help parents talk to teens about their feelings on COVID

Image: ABC News Go Columbia, SC (WOLO) — After more than a year of living in the midst of a new ‘normal’ there have been a lot of things that have changed, including places you’ve been able to go, events you’ve been able to enjoy and you may have even noticed a change in some of the people you know….

Unopened Super Mario Bros. game from 1986 sells for $660,000

This photo provided by Heritage Auctions, shows an unopened copy of Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros., purchased in 1986 and then forgotten about in a desk drawer for decades that has sold for $660,000 at auction. Heritage Auctions in Dallas said the video game sold Friday, April 2, 2021. (Emily Clements/Heritage Auctions via AP) DALLAS (AP) – An unopened copy of…

Senator Graham open to talks with Democratic colleagues over gun laws

Senator Graham says he is willing to keep guns out the hands of those who pose threat, not law abiding citizens

Greenville, SC (WOLO) — While Senator Lindsey Graham was in South Carolina Thursday he made a stop at the Palmetto State Armory in Greenville, to show support for the second amendment. Senator Graham say he’s willing to have a conversation with his Democratic colleagues about making sure people who are a danger to themselves or others do not have access…

Lexington Police urge drivers to stay alert after day full of crashes

The police department is pleading with drivers to slow it down and stay alret after a day full of crashes

Courtesy: Lexington Police Department Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington Police Department has had a busy day working accidents throughout the county Thursday. Morning, noon and night the police department says they spent a majority of the day responding to 8 accidents. Police say this should be a reminder to anyone who is hitting the road that they need to…

Man caught trying to cut his way through prison fence to deliver drugs

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – A man was arrested Wednesday after he was found bleeding inside the fence at the Tyger River Correctional Institution. The South Carolina Department of Corrections say Nathaniel Jose Perez, 19, was bleeding from apparent cuts from the fence’s razor wire. A large hole had been cut into the fence, and some pieces of what appeared to…

UPDATE: Missing Kershaw woman found safe

The 73 year old was reported missing Wednesday afternoon

Image: Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office                   Kershaw County,  SC (WOLO) — The Kershaw County Sheriff’s office say they have been able to locate a woman missing since Wednesday afternoon. According to authorities, 73 year old Delores Stokes Altman left her home on Old Georgetown Road West around 12 noon Wednesday to head…

Kershaw County Sheriff’s search for missing woman

Authorities say the 73 year old has not been seen since Wednesday afternoon

Image: Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office Kershaw County, SC (WOLO) — The Kershaw County Sheriff’s office is hoping you can help them locate a woman who has not been seen since Wednesday afternoon. According to authorities, Delores Stokes Altman left her home on Old Georgetown Road West around 12 noon to head to Sumter. Family members tell deputies that she never…