Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Sumter searches for man accused of Attempted Murder, Arson, Harassment

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office say the incident took place August 8th

Image: Sumter Co. Sheriff’s Office Sumter,SC (WOLO) –Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is  hoping you can help them locate Henry Taylor Jr. after authorities say he set a home on fire with someone inside. According to deputies, Taylor is wanted in connection to several crimes including a Arson,  3 counts of Attempted Murder, and one count of harassment  officials say took…

VA Health Care Services implement plans to safely expand

Facilities begin increasing most services by 25 % percent across the state

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The Columbia VA Health Care System is implementing a plan to safely expand health care services at all of their locations statewide. Monday, the facility began the steps to this process by increasing most services by 25 percent of the services that were being offered when COVID-19 cases first started to impact South Carolina back in March….

Area church hosts free backpack giveaway

Other back to school supplies will also be available

West Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A Midlands church wants to make sure kids are ready to go back to school whether its in person or virtual. Brookland United Methodist Church is hosting a book bag giveaway this Saturday from 2 p.m. in the afternoon until 6 p.m. in the evening. The first 500 children will receive a free book bag…

SC man wins $250,000 on scratch-off lottery ticket

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO, AP) – A South Carolina man who took his time to scratch off the numbers on a lottery ticket ended up winning $250,000. The winner, who asked not to be identified, took a chance on a 50X ticket at El Cheapo on Farrow Rd. in Columbia. He told lottery officials it was “a good thing” he waited…

Lexington couple accused of trafficking drugs, unlawful conduct toward child

Authorities say the duo were found with marijuana, heroin, meth, and guns

Image: LCSD Lexington Co, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington County narcotics agents have arrested a man and woman accused of trafficking various types of drugs from a Gaston Mobile home. According to authorities, 22 year old Martiza Sanchez and 33 year old Derrick Johnson face multiple charges including trafficking meth, marijuana, heroin, having possession of 3 firearms during a violent…

Local artist turns heads with Cayce mural

The mural is located at 2018 State Street in Cayce

Cayce, SC (WOLO) — A new mural painted along the side of a building in the City of Cayce is turning some heads. Local artist Ija Charles is the young lady behind the art work she is calling ‘Cayce Wonders’. Ija says she initially created the artwork for last year’s South Carolina State Fair. You can even see the infamous…

Watch Rep. Jim Clyburn’s speech at 2020 DNC

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) – Rep. Jim Clyburn addressed the Democratic National Convention Monday night live from Charleston. Clyburn is the highest-ranking Black lawmaker in Congress, the House Democratic Whip, and one of the few 1960s civil rights movement leaders still in elective office today. He brought that connection to the past to the DNC. Watch the video above for the…

Frequently asked COVID-19 related questions as schools resume

Here is a list of some of the most common questions parents, student have as they head back to class

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — As many of you get ready to either go back to school or prepare to send your children back to in person instruction there are a lot of questions still looming out there are the coronavirus pandemic continues. The South Carolina Department of health and Environmental Control (DHEC) put together a list of some of the…

RCSD looks for man accused of swiping part off several cars

Officials say the suspect stole catalytic converters off at least nine cars in a business parking lot

Image: RCSD Richland Co. SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help the locate a man wanted for stealing catalytic converters from several cars in the area. Authorities say 22 year old Markeyvicis Jones is accused of breaking into at least nine motor vehicles at the Car Doctors located at 125 Calvin Drive. Officials say…

Monday Movie Review: Project Power

ABC Columbia's Matt Perron brings us a preview of the latest flick gone straight to streaming

Columbia, SC (ABC News) — Project Power, starring Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon Levitt and Dominique Fishback debuted on Netflix this weekend.ABC Columbia’ Matt Perron gives his take on the newly released action-thriller in his Monday Movie Review. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features