Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Kershaw Co. deputies say popular scam is making the rounds

The KCSO says they never call to ask you to pay anything over the phone or online

Kershaw Co., SC (WOLO) — The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office is asking you to be on the look out for scammers that are trying to scare people into forking over money in a scam authorities say is once again making the rounds. The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office says thieves have found a way to use the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office…

Hospitality, Tourism virtual hiring event held Thursday

More than 150 employers will be part of the event searching for potential hires.

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you are in the market for a job in the hospitality or tourism industry you’re in luck.  The South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association is teaming up with SC Works for a virtual hiring event Thursday May 20, 2021. As of Tuesday, more than 150 employers were registered to take part in the event as…

Gas stations slowly refuel as prices continue to rise

Officials say it will be a few days before gas is flowing normally

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Colonial Pipeline is trying to push out gas to stations across the Southeast and hopes to get all fuel the flow smoothly again. Meanwhile, the stations here in South Carolina that do have gas have prices that do not appear slowing down. According to AAA, drivers in the Midlands are paying $2.86 a gallon. According…

Majority Whip Jim Clyburn reacts to death of mentally ill inmate

Congressman Clyburn says this is yet another example of why law enforcement reform is needed

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina Congressman, and Majority Whip Jim Clyburn is reacting to the death of Jamal Sutherland who officials say suffered from schizophrenia and a bipolar disorder and died after authorities say he was tased six times while in custody at the Charleston County Jail January 5, 2021. According to officials,  Sutherland was in custody overnight as…