Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Disney hosts first ever virtual costume contest with $500 dollar prize

Disney offers those who want to celebrate Halloween a new way to show up and show out virtually

Columbia, SC (WOLO) –We may still be winding down to the end of summer, but some minds are already thinking about dressing up for Halloween. As with much during the ‘new normal’ created by the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of things have changed this year. That includes how many people plan to celebrate Halloween. Disney is offering a new way…

$25 thousand dollar reward is still being offered in 8 year old hit and run case

8 years ago this week an area nurse was nearly killed in a hit and run that remains unsolved

Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Eight years ago this week, Columbia Police say a woman’s life was changed forever when she was struck by a car during a hit and run. Investigators say Lindsay Bires, a Nurse, was standing outside of what was then Palmetto Health Richland Hospital taking a break when she was struck by a passing car. According to police,…

Richland Co. Councilwoman to host free mask distribution

The effort is a way to continue working to prevent the spread of COVID-19 with drive through style event

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson is hosting a drive through style free COVID-19 mask giveaway to continue to the county’s efforts to reduce the spread of the virus. This event is being held at the County continues to have a mandate in place making face coverings of some type required. On August 21st, County Council…

RCSD investigates series of weekend shootings just hours apart

Deputies say they are unsure if the five shootings are related as the investigation continues

Richland Co.,SC , (WOLO)— The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has had a busy weekend investigating multiple shootings over the weekend and is now looking for information to determine if they are or or not related. According to deputies, Sunday September 13, just after midnight, they were called to the 2 thousand block of Legrand Road where they say a 17…

Suspect wanted for murder of pregnant girlfriend & 2-year-old shot by SC law enforcement

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A man wanted for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend and her two-year-old daughter was shot Sunday by law enforcement officers in the Columbia area. The shooting happened at the Aloft Columbia Harbison Hotel on Lanneau Court around 10:30 p.m. Renard Carter, 29 According to RCSD, its investigators were contacted by the Rochester Police Department in…

One person seriously injured in shooting at Columbia apartment complex

(Columbia Police Department September 11) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A shooting victim is in the hospital with life threatening injuries after a shooting Friday night in Columbia. According to Columbia Police, the male victim was shot at the Colony Apartments on Bailey Street. It happened around 7:00 p.m. If you know anything that can help police in this incident you’re…