Author: ABC Columbia Staff

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…

Proposed bill would give parents ‘no resuscitate’ rights for terminally ill children

The measure was approved by panel of SC Senators, now heads to Senate floor for consideration

Columbia, SC (AP) — A bill that aims to give parents more power over care for their terminally ill child. Right now in the state of South Carolina emergency responders are not able to approve ‘do not resuscitate’ orders for children under the age of 18. That could change if this proposal becomes law. Thursday, the Senate Medical Affairs committee…

Police identify man accused of breaking into home, sexually assaulting inside

Authorities say the incident took place along Greene Street Thursday morning

Image: Columbia Police Department Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Columbia Police now have the identity of a man they say is accused of breaking into a Greene Street and sexually assaulting a woman inside. Authorities say 39 year old Robert Drayton is suspected of breaking into the home around 4 am Thursday morning. Columbia Police say the victim was given medical…

Local Living: Virtual Job Fair, Plant and Flower Sale, Shoe Fundraiser

Here is a list of some of the things taking place in the Midlands

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you are looking for ways to enjoy the Midlands, we have a few ideas in your look at Local Living. Virtual Job Fair SC Works is having a Virtual Job Fair Thursday April 29, 2021 for those looking to work in Columbia or Orangeburg. The hiring event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m….