Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Jury chosen in alleged insurance scheme turned deadly

A jury has been chosen in the trial of a Georgetown woman accused of having a vacant mobile home torched in order to collect insurance, not knowing her son was inside. Authorities say the 12 year old boy died in the fire. The ‘Sun News of Myrtle Beach’ reports Marissa Cohen is charged with Arson, Conspiracy, and Unlawful Conduct Toward…

SC ranked as one of worst states to raise a family

Columbia, SC (WOLO) –South Carolina is among the worst states in the country to raise a family. That’s according to a new survey released by wallethub.com where South Carolina was ranked 43rd overall. The survey was based on criteria such as the percentage of families with young children, infant mortality rate, and median family salary. Minnesota was ranked first. Categories:…

La-Z-Boy Furniture makes donation to Oliver Gospel Mission

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Oliver Gospel Thrift Store received a special delivery Tuesday morning. ABC Columbia News was there as a tractor-trailer full of lightly used La-Z-Boy furniture was delivered to the store on Two Notch Road. Officials with La-Z-Boy say the donations generate five thousand dollars for the mission. The mission’s director says the donations have an impact throughout…

Orangeburg deputies search for ‘person of interest’ in car break in

Image: OCSO Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) —Investigators are hoping you can help them locate a ‘person of interest’ officials think may know something about a vehicle break in at a Magnolia street business. Authorities say they were called to the business December 23rd after a man reported his car being broken into causing at least  $1000 dollars worth of of damage…

A man out on bond is accused of attempted murder after deputies say he shot his cousin

Orangeburg deputies say a man out on bond for attempted murder is denied bond after he's accused of shooting cousin

Image: OCSO Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — A Cordova man out on bond for attempted murder is facing the same charge for a second time in an unrelated incident. Authorities say, 30 year old Raynard Ballard II was denied bond during an appearance in court Tuesday for allegedly shooting his cousin and stealing his car. Authorities say the incident took place…

Body of missing person found in northeast Richland County

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A body was found on Barbara Drive in northeast Richland County Monday. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to the 1800 block of Barbera Drive around 4:30 p.m. RCSD says the person had been reported missing on Friday and was found by a family member. An autopsy is planned to determine cause of death but…