Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Man accused of scamming area school out of thousands is arrested

Richland County Deputies say the scam started in May of 2020 and say there may be more victims

Image: RCSD Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man they say scammed a school out of thousands of dollars. According to authorities, 60 year old Donald Prevette has been charged withwith Obtaining Goods Under False Pretenses. Authorities say 60 year old Donald Prevette was hired by the Glen Forest Private school to pave…

‘Last call’, large gathering restrictions have been lifted

Governor Henry McMaster announced plans to lift these restrictions Friday February 26th

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — In a statement released Friday, Governor Henry McMaster said that he would lift COVID-19 safety restrictions related for the sale of alcohol and mass gatherings. The governor says the termination of the “last call” order, which prohibited bars and restaurants from selling alcohol after 11 p.m., has been lifted as of today, Monday, March 1. According…

Sumter man accused of exposing ‘child, adult victims’ to HIV

Police say Weston was in custody earlier this month after witness claims he had of inappropriate content on his cell phone

Sumter, SC (WOLO) —  The Sumter Police Department have arrested a man accused of exposing victims to HIV. According to authorities, 26 year old Dominque Robert Weston was first on authorities radar when he was accused and later charged in connection to inappropriate acts with children. Sumter Police say Weston is now facing additional charges that accused him of exposing…