Weekend Forecast
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Author: ABC Columbia Staff
SC State Guard celebrates 350 years of service
Special event to recognize more than three centuries of service takes place at Olympia Armory Saturday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —- The South Carolina State Guard will celebrate its 350th anniversary this year at a special event happening today, Saturday September 26. It starts at the Olympia Armory on Granby Lane near the State Fairgrounds at 10:45 in the morning. Governor Henry McMaster and the State Guard Commander, Leon Lott are among those attending the event. Officials…
Alleged toddler kidnapping attempt caught on camera in Costco parking lot
SAN DIEGO, CA (WOLO) – An alleged attempted kidnapping was caught on camera in a Costco parking lot in California last week. Authorities released video of the incident, saying they were aware of social media posts and community concerns. According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were called to the store parking lot Saturday where the parents said…
Another late batch of COVID-19 test results sent in to DHEC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A second round of late COVID-19 test results were reported to DHEC this week. DHEC said the lab failed to report thousands of tests from July to September 23. On Sept. 24, the urgent care clinic chain Doctors Care reported more than 7,000 negative and positive test results to DHEC. About 400 of them were positive….
Mayor of Irmo says ‘this virus is no joke’ after testing positive for COVID-19
Mayor of Irmo says he and his wife will remain in quarantine for the next week
Image: Town of Irmo Columbia,SC (WOLO) — The Mayor of the town of Irmo announces that he and his wife have tested positive for coronavirus. Friday night, Mayor Barry Walker told ABC Columbia News that while he has been vigilant about wearing a mask when he’s out in public and has even encouraged others to do the same, he recently…
One rideshare service implements new way to get riders to mask up
UBER started requiring customers wear masks back in May
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — No mask, no ride. Starting Thursday Uber announced new measure to get their customers to wear a mask or face covering when using their service. According to the company, if a driver reports a passenger is not using a mask, Uber say they will then require that user to take a selfie of themselves wearing a…
Lexington Police search for duo accused of stealing from Lowe’s
Lexington Police continue looking for women suspected of stealing home appliances from store
Image: Lexington Police Department Lexington,SC (WOLO) — Lexington Police are looking for two women caught on surveillance video stealing from the Lowe’s Home Improvement store. From the images released by Lexington police you can see the two woman each entering the store, and in additional pictures where the two women load a shopping cart with two vacuum cleaners authorities say…
Lexington School District One delays start of in person instruction
Dr. Greg Little " Bringing back everyone at the same time is not the best approach"
Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington School District One Board of Trustees have decided to delay the start of Phase Two, which would bring all students back in to the classroom. While Lexington One wanted to have all children return to in person instruction by Monday September 28th, 2020, during a meeting Tuesday night Superintendent Dr. Greg Little said “bringing…
Cayce City Council voting precinct temporarily closed
United Methodist Chuch unavailable due to coronavirus
Cayce, SC (WOLO) — The special election for Cayce City Council District 1 is today, but some voters use to voting at the Cayce United Methodist Church will be met with signs directing them to a new location. According to the Lexington County Election Commission confirms the relocation changes for those voting in District 1 and District 3 will now…
Teen accused of crashing stolen car into Columbia home arrested
Police say the 17 year old nabbed the car while a child was being place in a car seat, then crashed while trying to run from a traffic stop
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Columbia Police say a chase with a 17 year old ended with him in handcuffs and a car police say was stolen slammed into the front of a North Main Street apartment. Authorities say just after 5:00 Monday night, the teenager was taken into custody after officials say he stole a car from a woman while…
