Author: ABC Columbia Staff

COMET offers free rides to the polls for Democratic primary

A local transportation service wants to make sure everyone is able to cast their ballot whether they have a ride to the polls or not

ABC Columbia image Richland/Lexington, SC (WOLO)—The COMET wants to make sure you can cast your ballot  in the South Carolina Democratic primary Saturday February 29th, without having to worry about finding a way to get there. According to COMET Executive Director and CEO, John Andoh studies reveal that the lack of transportation plays a role for many people who do…

Sheriff: Attempted murder suspects beat victim after argument over a trailer and $30

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – Two people in Orangeburg County have been arrested for attempted murder after an attack of a Springfield man. According to the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office, the victim was punched and beaten with a roofing tool after an argument over a trailer and $30 supposedly owed to one of the suspects. “These individuals had no mercy in…

Today is the deadline for absentee voting

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  The countdown is on, and if you are not able to make it to the polls Saturday  for the South Carolina Democratic presidential primary, today is your last chance to vote absentee. Here’s how you know if you are eligible. If you meet the following criteria you will be able to vote absentee, but the deadline…

USC ready to bust a move during 14 hour dance marathon

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The University of South Carolina is dancing for a good cause. The USC Dance Marathon takes place this Saturday, February 29th. Organizations from across campus help raise funds for the child life program at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital. The main event is a 14 hour no sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon celebrates the year’s long effort to…

Teenager killed in Sumter County four car crash

Sumter, SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol, is investigating a deadly crash that claimed the life of a Sumter teenager, and sent several people to the hospital. According to the Sumter County Coroner’s Office, 18 year old Juyheim Robinson Jay of Old Manning Road was killed in a four car crash. The SCHP tells ABC Columbia just before…

Newberry County teen struck and killed by train

Newberry, SC (WOLO) — The Newberry County Coroner’s Office says a teenager has died after being struck by a train while walking in the 6500 block of SC Highway 76, which is located in the Prosperity area of Newberry County . Authorities say the accident happened just before 9 this morning as the teen was walking in the 6500 block…