Author: ABC Columbia Staff

University police officer fired, facing 52 child sex crime charges

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) – A South Carolina police officer lost his job after state investigators said he was accused of sexually abusing children. Charles Eugene Price, 48 (Lancaster County Detention Center) Winthrop University Police Officer Charles Eugene Price faces 52 counts of sex crimes, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor, incest and kidnapping. Winthrop University fired Price…

A doctor’s guide to safe trick-or-treating during the pandemic

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – You may not need to cancel trick-or-treating plans after all. Doctors at Lexington Medical Center recently came out with a Q&A about safely trick-or-treating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their guidance provides suggestions and things to keep in mind so children can still have a fun night out in their costumes getting candy from neighbors. Physicians Lauren…

Sumter Fire Dept.: V.B. Williams Furniture store fire contained but not fully under control

Sumter fights fire at old V.B. Williams Furniture store

Sumter, SC (WOLO) — The Sumter Fire Department says a massive blaze at the old V.B. Furniture store along South Lafayette Drive and Fulton Street has been contained but not fully under control this morning. They say it started at the plant shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday night. Sumter police had to shut down access to roads around Fulton Industrial…

Publix grocery stores offer veterans, military Veterans day deal

The supermarket chain is offering military personnel, veterans and their families 10% off their food bill

Image: Publix Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Publix grocery stores are offering military men and women, veterans and their families a deal at the supermarket door to honor those who have and continue to fight for our freedoms to honor them this Veterans Day. On November 11, 2020 the chain of stores will allow anyone who can provide their veteran ID…

Saluda County deputies search for missing man

Authorities say Tucker Morris may be driving a white 2012 CRV

Saluda, SC (WOLO) — Deputies in Saluda County are searching for a missing man who hasn’t been seen or heard from since leaving work. Investigators say they are ‘concerned for the safety’ of 26 year old Tucker Morris they say was last seen by co-workers at his job in the Ward community Monday, the morning of October 26th, 2020. Deputies…

Senate candidate Jamie Harrison holds ‘Get out the Vote’ drive in concert

Rapper Common, South Carolina native and radio personality Charlamgne tha god were in town for the event

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Democratic Senate Candidate Jamie Harrison and rapper Common toured Columbia before hosting a drive-in ‘Get out the Vote Concert at Benedict College. South Carolina native and radio personality Charlemagne tha god emceed the event. Before the concert, we caught up with Harrison and common at Tolliver’s Mane Barber shop on North Main Street. The Democratic Senate…

Columbia police seize more than 150 guns

The move is part of an ongoing effort to prevent violent crime in the city

Image : CPD Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  As part of the Columbia Police Chief W.H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook’s on-going efforts to cut down on violent gun crimes that take place within the City of Columbia. To curb this,  the Columbia Police Department started a gun seizure effort back in February to get firearms out of the hands of those who are…

Drive-through baby shower for moms-to-be held today

If you are getting ready to have a little one this weekend's event is just for you

Expecting mothers, this one’s just for you! Molina Healthcare is teaming up with Prisma Heath to host a drive-thru baby shower for new and expecting moms. Saturday starting at 11-a.m., the health care system will give out 100 bags filled with baby essentials, including education for prenatal and postnatal care. This event is a free drive-thru, will be held at…