Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Two more suspects arrested in connection to Winter Park Drive deadly shooting

Image: Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. Richland Co, SC (WOLO) —  Two additional suspects are in custody charged in a recent deadly shooting. Richland County deputies say Trayvon Newhouse and Lamar Latimer are both charged with the murder of Michael Bates. Bates was found shot and killed inside his car on Winter Park Drive on Monday night. Two other suspects were…

1 killed, 2 others injured in Lexington crash

Lexington, SC (WOLO) —  The Lexington County Coroner,  Margaret Fisher has identified one of the victims killed during an afternoon collision Thursday. Fisher says, 66 year old Donna Lesperance was killed when her car was struck by another vehicle around 12:30PM at the intersection of Fox Branch, Smith Pond and Rawl Roads near Lexington. According to Coroner Fisher, Ms. Lesperance…

Orangeburg deputies search for missing Santee woman

Orangeburg Co., SC (WOLO) — Authorities in Orangeburg County need your help finding a Santee woman who went missing Sunday. Authorities say Tina Williamson was last seen November 17-th at her home on Santee drive. If you recognize Williamson, or know she may be please call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME SC. Categories: Local News, Orangeburg

The body of a man is found in a Sumter parking lot

Sumter, SC (WOLO) —The Sumter County Coroner’s Office was called to Continental Tire earlier today after getting a call about  a dead body found in side a truck parked there. Officials say they have been able to identify the man as 38 year old Mr. Jarrett Bradford, from El Dorado, Arkansas. Authorities contacted a family member who say last spoke…

Annual ‘Trouble in Toyland’ report released

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Here’s a reminder for parents working your way down that long Christmas toy list. Thursday The U.S.  Public Interest Research Group,  along with Prisma Health Children’s Hospital released its annual “Trouble in Toyland” report. This report gives parents three key areas to make sure toys they plan on buying their children over the holiday are safe….

Official 2019 City ornament unveiling, proclamation held Friday

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The holiday season is upon us and that means some of you are getting ready to start decking the halls with ornaments. Well, so is the Babcock Foundation Center with one important ornament. The City has announced their plans to give us a first look at the official 2019 Babcock  “Ornament of Opportunity” during an unveiling…

Wednesday night on ABC Prime

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s a night full of comedies you’ll be thankful you stuck around for  tonight  in Primetime on ABC Columbia. It’s almost Thanksgiving  and shows are getting in the mood with a bunch of turkey talk. The night kicks off with the 80’s themed comedy ‘The Goldbergs’ with an episode entitled “Angst-giving” starting at 8PM. That’s followed…

Columbia police search for man reported missing by family

Image: Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department is hoping you can help them locate a man reported missing by relatives. According to family members, 57 year old John William Huggins left for Morningside Drive in West Columbia on Friday, November 15, 2019 to go to work. Family members say they have not spoken to Huggins since that day. Adding…