Author: ABC Columbia Staff

George Floyds Brother On Capitol Hill
National News, Politics

National protests continue as George Floyd’s brother appears on Capitol Hill

Philonise Floyd speaks to lawmakers on Capitol Hill pushing for police reform
ABC Columbia Staff,

(ABC News) — Protests continue here in the Midlands and around the country, with thousands of demonstrators calling for an to end to systemic racism and police brutality. Now government officials across the country are announcing policing reforms in the wake of George Floyd’s death. ABC’s Reena Roy has the story. Categories: National News, Politics

National News, News, Politics, State

President Trump to give party nomination acceptance speech in Florida, not at RNC in Charlotte

ABC Columbia Staff,

CHARLOTTE, NC (WOLO, ABC NEWS) – The Republican National Committee announced it has selected Jacksonville, Florida, to host President Donald Trump’s acceptance speech for the Republican nomination, after a standoff with North Carolina’s Democratic governor over restrictions to safely host a large-scale event in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The business portion of the convention will remain in Charlotte. A GOP source says that…

Back To School
Local News, Politics

“AccelerateED” task force discusses how to return to school in the Fall

Educators discuss how to get K-12 classes back in the classroom this Fall
ABC Columbia Staff,

  Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Educators discussed recommendations that would make it safe for schools to reopen in the fall. Members of the AccelerateED Task Force talked about different schedule models, staggering arrival and dismissal times, limiting capacity on school buses, and directing traffic flow in hallways to promote social distancing. Even though schools have not gotten the official green…

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Local News, National News, News, State

A&E’s LIVE PD cancelled; show featured RCSD since beginning

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The hit show “LIVE PD” has been cancelled by A&E, a hit reality television show that follows law enforcement officers live. A spokesperson confirmed the decision to ABC Columbia in a statement Wednesday night: “This is a critical time in our nation’s history and we have made the decision to cease production on Live PD. Going forward, we…

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Local News, Richland

Suspects accused of pulling gun on pizza worker over forgotten soda

RCSD says they need help identifying man and woman they say held Pizza Hut employee at gunpoint
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: RCSD Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them locate a man and a woman they say came into the Pizza Hit in the 6 thousand block of Two notch road and held an employee at gunpoint. According to authorities, the incident happened Friday May 29, around 9:30pm when officials say…

Jeremy Thomas
Local News, mugshots, Orangeburg

Man accused of shooting into ex-girlfriend’s home, stalking, shooting at new friend

Jeremy Thomas faces a slew of charges after two separate incidents
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image:OCSO Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office says a 26 year old man is accused of shooting into his ex girlfriend’s home. According to authorities, Jeremy Thomas has been charged with shooting into a dwelling and possession of a firearm during a violent crime. According to a report released by officials concerning the March incident, a witness…
ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), News, Politics, State

SC preliminary Primary Election results

Click here to see the unofficial results of Tuesday's Primary
ABC Columbia Staff, Kenneil Mitchell,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) –Here is a look at the unofficial results of the South Carolina Primary: (As of Wednesday at 7:38 AM) per the SC Voters Election Commission. U.S. Senate Lindsey Graham – 313,739 (68%) * Presumptive Winner (Per AP) Michael LaPierre – 79,579 (17%) Joe Reynolds – 42,664 (9%) Duke Buckner – 28,347 (6%) U.S. House District 1 (Charleston)…
Local News, National News, News, Politics, State

Former Gamecock Moe Brown wins Dem nomination for SC’s 5th Congressional District

ABC Columbia Staff, Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO, AP) – Former University of South Carolina wide receiver Moe Brown won the Democratic nomination in the 5th District. According to the SC Election Commission, with about 27,000 votes counted, Brown had 67% of the votes over Sidney A. Moore. Brown will now face republican incumbent Congressman Ralph Norman in November. House District 5 includes portions of…

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