Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Teen accused of armed robbery arrested

Lexington authorities say the 15 year old stole a cell phone at gun point

FILE Lexington,SC (WOLO) — The town of Lexington has arrested a 15 year old accused in an armed robbery that took place around 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon on East Main Street. Officers responded to the Cedarcrest Village shopping center where they were told an armed robbery had just taken place. When authorities arrived they were greeted by a man claiming…

The postponed Carolina Country Must Fest now cancelled

The decision was made out of an abundance of caution for the health of guests, staff and performers

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Carolina country music fest in myrtle beach has been cancelled for this year. the festival was originally scheduled for early June then pushed to September 17th. now organizers say the festival is set for June tenth of next year. Organizers say the decision was made to protect the health and safety of fans, the community,…

Richland County Parks & Rec host Back to School Bash

Free supplies will be given away for the last two Fridays this month (while supplies lasts)

Image: Columbia Parks and Recreation Logo Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  Some Midlands students received free items needed to head back to class. Getting the laundry list of back to school supplies can often put parents in a bind. the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has made that even more challenging this year. the Richland County Parks and Recreation Department is helping ease…

Five Points annual ‘sidewalk sale’ is back all weekend

grab your face mask and your wallet and get ready to shop until you drop

Image: Five Points Association ( @Facebook) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Five Points ‘Summer Sidewalk Sale’ is back this year. Starting today, Friday August 14 you can head down to the entertainment district and find some great deals on merchandise from some of your favorite businesses in the five points area. The deals kicked off at Midnight and will end…

Richland County wants your input on plan to spend $2 million in federal aid

The county wants to use two grants from the Department of Housing and Urbn Development to address afforable housing

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — Thursday evening the Richland County Community Planning and Development Department held a public hearing to discuss how the county plans to spend more than two million dollars in federal aid. As of right now,  the plan is to use two grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to address affordable housing needs throughout…