Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Search for missing man on Lake Murray paused overnight

David Grantham's boat was discovered by a helicopter near Spence's Point

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – The search for a missing man last seen on Lake Murray has been paused Tuesday evening after an all day search. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says the search will resume at daylight. Crews have searched the water and shorelines and have searched from the air. It’s believed that David Neil Grantham, 36, left his home…

Second student charged in case of gun found at Richland Northeast HS

RCSD says the female student admitted that she brought the gun to school

(Courtesy: RCSD/Twitter) Richland Co. SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has charged a second student for bringing a weapon on school property Monday. Tuesday RCSD charged a 14 year old female student from Richland Northeast High School with possession of a firearm on school property, possession of a pistol under 18 and unlawful carry of a pistol. Authorities…

S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson joins lawsuit to stop abortion funding

There are 12 states total included in the lawsuit

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — State Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining a lawsuit to stop the federal funding of abortion. According to the Attorney General’s office, the lawsuit which was filed by Ohio’s Attorney General does not challenge the right to an abortion. Instead, it seeks to re-instate a 2019 law that requires federally funded family planning clinics to be…

RCSD charges student accused of bringing loaded gun to school

The Richland Northeast H.S Freshman has been booked in the juvenile wing of Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center

(Courtesy: RCSD/Twitter) Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says a freshman from Richland Northeast High School is facing charges for bringing a gun to the school. Authorities say just after 3pm Monday afternoon a school administrator told a school resource officer that she located was she thought may be a gun in the bag of a…

Columbia Fire responds to hotel fire

Fire officials say no injuries were reported, cause is still being investigated

Image: Columbia-Richland Fire Department Columbia, SC (WOLO) – Columbia – Richland Fire crews responded to a fire just before 7 pm Monday evening after receiving reports that there was a fire at the Palmetto Hotel along in the 100 block of Morninghill Drive. According to Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins, multiple latter trucks responded to the scene and were able to…

Local Businesses dealing with supply chain issues

We spoke with the owner of Uptown Gifts about supply chain impacts

COLUMBIA, SC  (WOLO)–Local businesses are experiencing product delays due to supply chain issues. ABC Columbia’s Miya Payton spoke with those dealing with the disruption as the holiday season approaches. Products are arriving much later than normal for the holidays. Michelle Cormier owner of Uptown Gifts “Normally I would get my Christmas merchandise in July so that you are well prepared…