Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Sumter man accused of exposing ‘child, adult victims’ to HIV

Police say Weston was in custody earlier this month after witness claims he had of inappropriate content on his cell phone

Sumter, SC (WOLO) —  The Sumter Police Department have arrested a man accused of exposing victims to HIV. According to authorities, 26 year old Dominque Robert Weston was first on authorities radar when he was accused and later charged in connection to inappropriate acts with children. Sumter Police say Weston is now facing additional charges that accused him of exposing…

SLED charges man accused in officer involved shooting with Attempted Murder

SLED says the charges stem from an incident that took place February 17 in Florence S.C.

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Agents with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) say they arrested a man they believe is connected to a February incident where Florence County Sheriff’s shot back at a man accused of shooting at them, barricading himself in a home they say he later set on fire. According to SLED Agents, 49 year old Christopher…

Kershaw Co. School district hosts Black History Month ceremony

During the event officials are expected to rededicate a historic plaque refurbished by students

Kersahw Co, SC (WOLO) — The Kershaw County School District will host a black history month event at its continuous learning center on Campbell Street in Camden. The event is set to begin at 10 Thursday morning where students and staff will host a re-dedication ceremony for for a plaque that was found on the campus. This same plaque was…

Chick-Fil-A hosts hiring event at its Five Points location

The Columbia location says they are looking to fill 18 positions

Chick-Fil-A Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you’re looking for a new job, grab your resume because the Chick-Fil-A in Columbia’s Five Points is hiring. The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce is hosting that hiring event Thursday to fill their current openings. Right now the fast food chain says they are hiring for 18 positions and starting pay is…

“A Quiet Place Part II,” “Mission: Impossible 7” will hit streaming platform sooner than expected

(AP) – Paramount Pictures is joining other major Hollywood studios in slashing the traditional 90-day theatrical window. ViacomCBS on Wednesday announced that the studio’s films, including “Mission: Impossible 7” and “A Quiet Place Part II,” will go to its fledgling Paramount+ streaming service after 45 days in theaters. “A Quiet Place Part II” and “Mission: Impossible 7” have both been…

Orangeburg Sheriff’s arrest two men in connection to deadly drive by shooting

Both low country men are chagred with Murder in the January 16th shooting of a Summerville man

Images: OCSO Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — Two men are behind bars after Orangeburg County Sheriff’s say they are accused in a deadly January shooting. Officials say, the men were in court Wednesday where they were formally charged. Deputies say around 2 in the morning January 16, the 32 year old Summerville man was shot several times while standing outside of…

Rising waters increase sightings of snakes, some venomous

River patrol asks residents not to go near, try to touch or capture these dangerous snakes

Image:HCPD Horry Co., SC (WOLO) –The Horry County Police Department River Patrol is reminding residents in areas where floodwater continues to stand that there could be dangers slithering around. One Police say has been spotted are dangerous snakes throughout the county. The Department posted this photo on Twitter of a Cottonmouth snake they say tried to get on their River…

Update: 1 dead and 1 injured after shooting on Cardamon Court

CPD investigating a shooting that killed one person and injured another Tuesday night. (Elijah Nixon/Photojournalist) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Columbia Police say one man has died after a fatal shooting on Tuesday night. Authorities say it happened at the 100 block of Cardamon Court. According to police, two men were hurt in the shooting and they were taken to a…