Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Bill allowing open carry of guns heads to SC House floor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A bill that would allow people to carry guns without concealing them in South Carolina is heading to the House floor. The House Judiciary Committee approved so-called open carry of weapons for people who already have a concealed-weapons permit by a 16-8 vote Tuesday. South Carolina is one of only five states without open carry, joining…

West Columbia votes to extend mask ordinance

The mask mandate will remain in effect through May 1, 2010

Image: West Columbia West Columbia, SC  (WOLO) — The city of West Columbia held a special council meeting Tuesday night and have voted in favor of extending their emergency ordinance for people to continue to wear facial coverings in within the city limits. The mask ordinance will remain in effect for 61 days, ending May 1, 2021. According to the…

Man accused of scamming area school out of thousands is arrested

Richland County Deputies say the scam started in May of 2020 and say there may be more victims

Image: RCSD Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man they say scammed a school out of thousands of dollars. According to authorities, 60 year old Donald Prevette has been charged withwith Obtaining Goods Under False Pretenses. Authorities say 60 year old Donald Prevette was hired by the Glen Forest Private school to pave…

‘Last call’, large gathering restrictions have been lifted

Governor Henry McMaster announced plans to lift these restrictions Friday February 26th

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — In a statement released Friday, Governor Henry McMaster said that he would lift COVID-19 safety restrictions related for the sale of alcohol and mass gatherings. The governor says the termination of the “last call” order, which prohibited bars and restaurants from selling alcohol after 11 p.m., has been lifted as of today, Monday, March 1. According…