Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Correctional officer at Broad River arrested for possession of marijuana

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A correctional officer at the Broad River Correctional Institution has been arrested for the simple possession of marijuana. The S.C. Department of Corrections Police Services released the arrest warrant Tuesday for Patrick Nathaniel Carroll. According to the warrant, Carroll, had the substance wrapped in a folded paper on him as he tried to enter the Columbia…

Teen boy killed in stabbing in Columbia; two people detained

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A 13-year-old boy has died after a stabbing incident in Columbia Tuesday afternoon. According to Columbia Police, the stabbing happened between the teen and at least one other young male around 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of Ardincaple Dr. and Falling Springs Rd. Officers have detained two people for questioning. Categories: Local News, News Tags: SCNews

Explosives, guns, $30k in drugs seized in Lexington County bust

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – $30,000 worth of drugs along with explosive devices were seized during an investigation into drug and gun activity during a Lexington County Sheriff’s Department investigation last week. TAYLOR, WILLIAM KYLE (LCSD) William Taylor, 22, faces charges of possession of LSD, possession of a schedule II substance, possession of Ecstasy, possession of a destructive device, three counts…

Mandatory mask ordinance passed by Newberry city council

Ordinance requires face masks in grocery stores and pharmacies

NEWBERRY, SC (WOLO) – Masks will be mandatory in Newberry grocery stores and pharmacies starting Wednesday. In an unanimous vote Monday, the Newberry city approved an ordinance requiring face masks because of the threat of COVID-19. The ordinance requires face masks or coverings in all grocery stores and pharmacies. It also requires employees of those businesses to wear a face…