Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Mayor of Irmo says ‘this virus is no joke’ after testing positive for COVID-19

Mayor of Irmo says he and his wife will remain in quarantine for the next week

Image: Town of Irmo Columbia,SC (WOLO) — The Mayor of the town of Irmo announces that he and his wife have tested positive for coronavirus. Friday night, Mayor Barry Walker told ABC Columbia News that while he has been vigilant about wearing a mask when he’s out in public and has even encouraged others to do the same, he recently…

One rideshare service implements new way to get riders to mask up

UBER started requiring customers wear masks back in May

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — No mask, no ride. Starting Thursday Uber announced new measure to get their customers to wear a mask or face covering when using their service.  According to the company, if a driver reports a passenger is not using a mask, Uber say they will then require that user to take a selfie of themselves wearing a…

Lexington Police search for duo accused of stealing from Lowe’s

Lexington Police continue looking for women suspected of stealing home appliances from store

Image: Lexington Police Department Lexington,SC (WOLO) — Lexington Police are looking for two women caught on surveillance video stealing from the Lowe’s Home Improvement store. From the images released by Lexington police you can see the two woman each entering the store, and in additional pictures where the two women load a shopping cart with two vacuum cleaners authorities say…

Lexington School District One delays start of in person instruction

Dr. Greg Little " Bringing back everyone at the same time is not the best approach"

Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington School District One Board of Trustees have decided to delay the start of Phase Two, which would bring all students back in to the classroom. While Lexington One wanted to have all children return to in person instruction by Monday September 28th, 2020, during a meeting Tuesday night Superintendent Dr. Greg Little said “bringing…

Cayce City Council voting precinct temporarily closed

United Methodist Chuch unavailable due to coronavirus

Cayce, SC (WOLO) — The special election for Cayce City Council District 1 is today, but some voters use to voting at the Cayce United Methodist Church will be met with signs directing them to a new location. According to the Lexington County Election Commission confirms the relocation changes for those voting in District 1 and District 3 will now…

Teen accused of crashing stolen car into Columbia home arrested

Police say the 17 year old nabbed the car while a child was being place in a car seat, then crashed while trying to run from a traffic stop

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Columbia Police say a chase with a 17 year old ended with him in handcuffs and a car police say was stolen slammed into the front of a North Main Street apartment. Authorities say just after 5:00 Monday night, the teenager was taken into custody after officials say he stole a car from a woman while…

City, DHEC COVID-19 testing efforts kick off Saturday

Free COVID-19 testing starts today and will run over the next 14 days at the locations listed below

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  Thursday DHEC, Governor Henry McMaster, the City of Columbia, and the University of South Carolina announced the launch of an expansive multi-day testing initiative. The free testing will begin Saturday September 19, 2020 The drive through testing sites will be held at various locations including,  Founders Park and at MLK park on Greene street. Below is…

State leadership, representatives respond to passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – As news spread of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing Friday night, local, state and national leaders representing South Carolina have responded to the news of her death. The Supreme Court of the United States announced Friday that Justice Ginsburg died from complications from metastatic cancer of the pancreas. While I had many differences with her on…