Author: ABC Columbia Staff

CAE showcases local artists with ‘Art in the Airport’ exhibit

The next time you fly out of the Columbia Metropolitian Airport things will look a little bit different

Columbia, SC (WOLO) –The next time you get ready to catch a flight out of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), you may want to keep your eyes peeled for more than just your gate terminal and ticket. Wednesday, The airport unveiled a new exhibit,  Art in the Airport that airport officials say they hope inspires, calms and brings a little…

SC State gets 50k donation to preserve historic building

The donation from the National Park Service is helping 18 HBCU's in 12 states

Image:SC State University Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — The oldest building on the campus of South Carolina State University (SC State), is getting a needed face lift thanks to a $50,000 donation from the National Park Service as a part of the Tuesday, the historically black university says the money from that grant will help them make needed improvements to the…

UofSC holds series of virtual forums on renaming some campus buildings

USC wants to hear suggestions on the possible renaming of some on campus buildings

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The University of South Carolina, (UofSC) is committed to making the campus all inclusive. Tuesday night the Presidential Commission hosted a virtual forum to discuss the removal of several names on campus buildings. You may remember last year, University President Bob Caslen formed the group with the distinct responsibility of taking a closer look at alternative…

Deputies search for Farrow Road shooting suspect

One person was injured in the Tuesday night shooting

Richland Co.,SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping someone can help them solve a shooting that sent one person to the hospital Tuesday night. According to deputies they were called to the 5600 block of Farrow Road around 8:30 p.m. Authorities say when they arrived on the scene they were told the person hit by gunfire drove…

SC Department of corrections to spend nearly a million to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in prisons

More than 30 South Carolina inmates have lost their lives due to coronavirus since December

The State Department of corrections is spending close to one million dollars on air purifiers to combat the spread of covid-19 in prisons. The agency told lawmakers it plans to install ionizers in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems at correctional facilities by December. More than 30 inmates have died from coronavirus since the start of the outbreak. Categories: Local…

Suspect confesses to murder of missing Orangeburg teen

Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)–A search for a missing young woman has come to a tragic end. Orangeburg Co. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says 18 year old Jykeem Johnson was charged in an unrelated case this week when he told deputies he killed Imani Gleaton and buried her near Elloree. Gleaton had been missing since July 10. Ravenell said on Thursday, Gleaton…

Harrison, Graham face off over COVID-19 testing ahead of second debate

The second debate is scheduled to take place in Spartanburg Friday at 7pm

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, Jaime Harrison, released a statement Thursday saying he plans to take a Coronavirus test before Friday night’s second debate, and wants the Republican incumbent, Senator Lindsey Graham to take one as well. Harrison saying, in light of recent events including, President Trump and at least a dozen of others in…

Orangeburg teenager arrested for attempted murder after car accident/shooting

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – A teenager has been arrested for attempted murder and armed robbery in Orangeburg County. Jykeem Johnson, 18, who has both Orangeburg and Calhoun County addresses, faces charges of attempted murder in one case and armed robbery and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime in a second case. The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s…