Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Gas stations slowly refuel as prices continue to rise

Officials say it will be a few days before gas is flowing normally

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Colonial Pipeline is trying to push out gas to stations across the Southeast and hopes to get all fuel the flow smoothly again. Meanwhile, the stations here in South Carolina that do have gas have prices that do not appear slowing down. According to AAA, drivers in the Midlands are paying $2.86 a gallon. According…

Majority Whip Jim Clyburn reacts to death of mentally ill inmate

Congressman Clyburn says this is yet another example of why law enforcement reform is needed

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina Congressman, and Majority Whip Jim Clyburn is reacting to the death of Jamal Sutherland who officials say suffered from schizophrenia and a bipolar disorder and died after authorities say he was tased six times while in custody at the Charleston County Jail January 5, 2021. According to officials,  Sutherland was in custody overnight as…

Carolina Panthers give Kershaw students prom

North Central H.S. enjoys first prom after tornado destoys school

Kershaw, SC (WOLO)— The students at North Central High School have missed out on a lot of events, and celebrations after a EF2 tornado destroyed their school last year. One thing they’re not going to miss out on though is one of highlights of High School, the prom! The Carolina Panthers football team reached out to the school to make…

Richland Co. H.S. student arrested after deputies say he brought loaded gun to school

Deputies say and SRO found the gun in the teens backpack after breaking up a fight with another student

Richland Co., SC (WOLO ) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says a teenager faces several charges after deputies say he brought a loaded gun to school. Authorities say the 17 year old Lower Richland High school student was involved in a fight at the school with another 16 year old student Wednesday morning. A School Resource Officer broke the…