Author: ABC Columbia Staff

AT&T customers face widespread outages Monday

The provider was down for several hours Monday morning

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you were having issues connection to the internet or making a call on your cell phone Monday and you have AT&T for service, you weren’t alone. AT&T and first net customers reported numerous widespread outages in our area Monday morning and across the state affecting mobile phone services. The areas with outages include Columbia, Greenville…

Blue Flour closes Main street location permanently

The eatery known for its coffee, and baked goods says they have fallen victim to COVID-19 and will not reopen

Image: Blue Flour Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The coronavirus pandemic is still having a ripple effect on businesses through out the country and right here in the Capitol city. The Blue Flour Bakery which has been closed since the outbreak started to rear its head in Columbia says the lights will remain off and doors closed. While the bakery says…

UPDATE: Sumter Police say missing woman found safe

After disappearing Sunday , authorities say Gould was located Monday night and is safe

Image: Sumter Police Department Sumter, SC (WOLO) —  The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is thanking residents who kept their eyes peeled for a resident they say disappeared. Investigators say she was last seen between September 17th and 18th at a family member’s home on Dorsey Drive. Officials say Gould suffers with a mental heath condition. Monday night, Sumter officials say…

Richland County Councilwoman hosts free mask giveaway

The giveaway is part of an ongoing effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19

Image: Richland County Council Richland County, SC (WOLO) — Richland County is in the process of distributing more than 67 thousand masks in an overall effort to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Councilwoman Allison Terracio, along with Columbia-Richland Fire Chief, Aubrey Jenkins will provide masks to businesses in the Five Points entertainment district, so they can then be given…

SC State Guard celebrates 350 years of service

Special event to recognize more than three centuries of service takes place at Olympia Armory Saturday

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —- The South Carolina State Guard will celebrate its 350th anniversary this year at a special event happening today, Saturday September 26. It starts at the Olympia Armory on Granby Lane near the State Fairgrounds at 10:45 in the morning. Governor Henry McMaster and the State Guard Commander,  Leon Lott are among those attending the event. Officials…

Alleged toddler kidnapping attempt caught on camera in Costco parking lot

SAN DIEGO, CA (WOLO) – An alleged attempted kidnapping was caught on camera in a Costco parking lot in California last week. Authorities released video of the incident, saying they were aware of social media posts and community concerns. According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were called to the store parking lot Saturday where the parents said…