Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Mother of Ridgeway teen shot to death says ‘no parent should have to go through this’

The person responsible for his death remains on the loose

Fairfield County, SC (WOLO) –Candles lit, and tears flowing down the faces of family and friends trying to grasp the loss of a life gone too soon. “I  was woke to a call that my son had been shot.” It’s a mother’s worst nightmare, that is now Amber Mullen’s reality. That is how the sheriff’s department says 18 year old…

DHEC says some people are not returning for their second vaccine dose

The agency says if you recieved Moderna or Pfizer, then you are not fully protected until you have gotten two doses

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Don’t wait and just as important, don’t forget to get your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. That is the message coming from the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). The health agency says they’ve seen a number of people who are not returning for their second shot which can leave you unprotected. Keep in…

Senate committee settles on official version of SC flag

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO, AP) –  A senate subcommittee has passed a bill that would designate an official state flag. South Carolina doesn’t have a standard design and there are many versions of the iconic palmetto tree and crescent flag. The Family and Veterans Services Committee acknowledged the argument is far from over. More designs are likely to come up as…

City of Columbia Ballet brings classic Cinderella to Koger Center of the Arts

The fairy tale is getting ready to hit the stage for several live perfromances this weekend

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —It’s the classic tale of boy meets girl, girl runs from boy and is found again thanks to her glass slipper and a fairy godmother. This the story is being played out on stage in the Columbia City Ballet’s annual production held at the Koger Center of the Performing Arts. You can catch the show at the…

Famed singer, B.J. Thomas diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer

The Grammy, Dove and CMA award winning singer made the announcement Tuesday

Image: 2911 Media Dallas, TX  (WOLO) — In his 50 year music career, B.J. Thomas has sung a lot of hits that have helped him earn 8 #1 top hits, 26 top 10 singles, sold  made him a 5 time Grammy award, CMA, Dove, Country and Gospel award winning musician. All of which catapulted him into the Grammy Hall of…

Part of I-20 shut down more than an hour after body found on Interstate

The Sheriff's Department says that as of 9:33pm I-20 EB between exits 51 and 55 reopened, traffic should resume normaly shortly

Image: Lexington Co. Sheriff’s Dept. (Capt. Adam Myrick) Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says they are in the early stages of a death investigation. According to authorities, Tuesday evening the body of a man was discovered on Interstate 20 in the east bound lane between mile marker 51 and 55. #Broll@wis10 @WLTX @wachfox @abc_columbia @WJBF @WRDW_WAGT…