Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Watch Rep. Jim Clyburn’s speech at 2020 DNC

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) – Rep. Jim Clyburn addressed the Democratic National Convention Monday night live from Charleston. Clyburn is the highest-ranking Black lawmaker in Congress, the House Democratic Whip, and one of the few 1960s civil rights movement leaders still in elective office today. He brought that connection to the past to the DNC. Watch the video above for the…

Frequently asked COVID-19 related questions as schools resume

Here is a list of some of the most common questions parents, student have as they head back to class

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — As many of you get ready to either go back to school or prepare to send your children back to in person instruction there are a lot of questions still looming out there are the coronavirus pandemic continues. The South Carolina Department of health and Environmental Control (DHEC) put together a list of some of the…

RCSD looks for man accused of swiping part off several cars

Officials say the suspect stole catalytic converters off at least nine cars in a business parking lot

Image: RCSD Richland Co. SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help the locate a man wanted for stealing catalytic converters from several cars in the area. Authorities say 22 year old Markeyvicis Jones is accused of breaking into at least nine motor vehicles at the Car Doctors located at 125 Calvin Drive. Officials say…

Monday Movie Review: Project Power

ABC Columbia's Matt Perron brings us a preview of the latest flick gone straight to streaming

Columbia, SC (ABC News) — Project Power, starring Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon Levitt and Dominique Fishback debuted on Netflix this weekend.ABC Columbia’ Matt Perron gives his take on the newly released action-thriller in his Monday Movie Review. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features

Teen accused of armed robbery arrested

Lexington authorities say the 15 year old stole a cell phone at gun point

FILE Lexington,SC (WOLO) — The town of Lexington has arrested a 15 year old accused in an armed robbery that took place around 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon on East Main Street. Officers responded to the Cedarcrest Village shopping center where they were told an armed robbery had just taken place. When authorities arrived they were greeted by a man claiming…

The postponed Carolina Country Must Fest now cancelled

The decision was made out of an abundance of caution for the health of guests, staff and performers

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Carolina country music fest in myrtle beach has been cancelled for this year. the festival was originally scheduled for early June then pushed to September 17th. now organizers say the festival is set for June tenth of next year. Organizers say the decision was made to protect the health and safety of fans, the community,…

Richland County Parks & Rec host Back to School Bash

Free supplies will be given away for the last two Fridays this month (while supplies lasts)

Image: Columbia Parks and Recreation Logo Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  Some Midlands students received free items needed to head back to class. Getting the laundry list of back to school supplies can often put parents in a bind. the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has made that even more challenging this year. the Richland County Parks and Recreation Department is helping ease…