Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Democratic candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham in Columbia to hold campaign kickoff event

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Happening Tuesday, Democratic candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham will hold an evening campaign kickoff event in Columbia. Cunningham also announced he will be making an earlier stop Tuesday afternoon in Columbia The former U.S. Representative will meet with supporters at the River Rat Brewery at 6pm. Cunningham will face activist Gary Votour in the Democratic primary. The…

Honoring Midlands teen found shot to death last week

Sanaa Amenhotep was reported missing April 5th, the 15 year old's body was discovered last Thursday

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —- It was an emotional day for family and friends who gathered for a celebration of life in memory of 15 year old Sanaa Amenhotep. Three people have been arrested in connection to the teens kidnapping and death. While the investigation into what happened after Amenhotep left her home April 5th her Northeast home continues,  those who…

Democratic Candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham to hold campaign kick off event in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Democratic candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham will hold a campaign kickoff event Tuesday in Columbia. The former U.S. Representative will meet with supporters at the River Rat Brewery at 6pm. Cunningham will face activist Gary Votour in the Democratic primary. The winner of that race will go on to face South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster in November….

The 39th Annual World Famous Blue Crab Festival To Take Place May 15 & 16

Located at the Historic Little River Waterfront, the World Famous Blue Crab Festival is set to take place on May 15 & 16. The festival features live beach music, and approximately 250 arts and crafts, specialty food, and business expo vendors.

  LITTLE RIVER, SC (News Release) — Located at the Historic Little River Waterfront, the World Famous Blue Crab Festival is one of the largest festivals in the Southeast featuring live beach music, and approximately 300 arts and crafts, specialty food, and business expo vendors. Bring your family & friends to enjoy fresh, local seafood from a waterfront restaurant or…

Leesville man accused of breaking into ex’s home

Authorities say the suspect was located in the victim's gated community waiting for his ex to return home

Image: Lexington Co. Sheriff’s DepartmentMug shot of burlgary suspect Benjamin Yon Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington Sheriff’s Department has arrested a man accused of breaking into his ex’s home after the victim ended the relationship. Authorities say the incident took place Tuesday April 27, when the victim called police to alert them to the fact that an ex was…