Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Michael Lincoln
Lexington, Local News, News, State

Columbia man arrested on child pornography charges

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A Columbia man has been arrested on child pornography charges. The Attorney General’s Office announced the arrest of Michael Lincoln, 45 on two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Office made the arrest on May 6. Investigators say Lincoln had multiple files of…

Ag Wilson Virus Answers
Local News

A.G. Alan Wilson demands answers on coronavirus origin

South Carolina's Attorney General joins more than a dozen other A.G's to get answers to where coronavirus came from
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — State Attorney General Alan Wilson wants Washington to get to the bottom of the origins of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Wilson along with 17 other Attorney General’s penned a letter to Congress asking for an investigation into China’s role in the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Wilson alleges that the Chinese government and the World Health Organization intentionally mislead…

Coronavirus Government Response: Americans Returning To Work Can Get Tested: Trump
National News, News, Politics

Coronavirus government response: Americans returning to work can get tested: Trump

ABC Columbia Staff,

(ABC NEWS) – The White House is now implementing changes to its workplace after the coronavirus makes its way inside the West Wing. As travelers return to the skies, airlines are working to update social distancing guidelines to keep passengers safe and healthy. Watch the video above for the full report. Categories: National News, News, Politics

Nichloas Franklin
Local News, Orangeburg

Man charged in Orangeburg shooting that left victim hospitalized

The suspect faces several charges including Attempted Murder
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: OCSO Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — An Orangeburg man is charged with Attempted Murder and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime, and Possession with the Intent to Distribute marijuana after deputies allege he shot a man nearly weeks ago. According to authorities, say 38 year old Nicholas Franklin was located at a Crown Inn motel where he was…

Dameion Bowman (1)
Local News, News, Orangeburg, State

Attempted murder suspect arrested after car full of teenagers shot at

ABC Columbia Staff,

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of shooting at a car that had several teenagers inside. Dameion Bowman, 21 (OCSO) Dameion Bowman, 21, faces three charges of attempted murder and one count of possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Bowman was taken into custody on Friday after he was identified…

Assistant Teacher Windsor Elementary
Local News, News, Richland

Teaching assistant accused of giving pill to 6-year old

An assistant teacher with Windsro Elementary school is charged with unlawful neglect of a child
Rob Dew, ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Richland Co. Deputies say a teaching assistant at Windsor Elementary School is charged with unlawful neglect  of a child. Investigators say, Anna Howard, 35, gave the 6 year old victim an unknown pill while at school. According to deputies the child’s mother says he is not on any medication. Authorities…

Local News, News, Sumter

Coroner: 48-year-old Sumter man shot and killed

ABC Columbia Staff,

SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – A man in Sumter has died after a shooting Friday night. According to the Sumter County Coroner, Michael Wilson, 48, was pronounced dead at the hospital. The shooting happened on Boulevard Road in Sumter shortly after 5 p.m. Initial details were limited. Categories: Local News, News, Sumter Tags: SCNews

Resilient Meeting
Local News

Columbia Mayor says consumers not confident enough to reopen

'Resilient Midlands' hold discussion on economic recovery efforts
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says consumer confidence in returning to businesses is not where it should be for a mass economic reopening. Benjamin held a meeting with his Resilient Midlands Economic Recovery Task Force Friday morning to discuss how and when to reopen the city. The Mayor along with local business leaders talked about what safe…

Nursing Home Prayer
Local News, Newberry

Newberry health care workers, community put power in prayer

Dozens of employees unite on National day of Prayer to worship
ABC Columbia Staff,

Newberry, SC (WOLO) — Dozens of employees from the White Oak Manor Nursing home decided to put a little power in prayer. Thurdsay afternoon – staff gathered outside the Newberry facility to recognize the ‘National Day of Prayer’. While maintaining social distance,  circled around the building to pray for its residents. At the same time, members of the community stood…

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