Author: ABC Columbia Staff
Lexington, Local News

Former Gilbert H.S. student accused of going in Lexington school employee’s home to post threat on FB

ABC Columbia Staff,

Lexington, SC (WOLO) — A 17 year old is being held at the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) after Lexington County Sheriff’s Deputies say the teenager is accused of posting a threatening message on an Lexington School District One employee’s account. According to authorities, the teenager, who is not being identified because he is a minor, admitted to arresting deputies…
Local News, News, Sumter

Sumter Co. Sheriff’s office mourning loss of officer killed in line of duty

Deadly officer involved shooting in Sumter county, leaves both the suspect and a deputy dead
Crysty Vaughan, ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A deadly officer involved shooting in Sumter county has left both the suspect and a deputy dead, say officials. The Sumter County Sheriff says Corporal Andrew Gillette died after being shot in the chest around 11:30 Tuesday morning. Sheriff Anthony Dennis says the suspect was fatally wounded. According to the Sumter County Coroner’s Office, 56 year old Terry…
Digital Exclusives and Features

IHop announces ‘Free Pancakes for Life’ sweepstakes

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) –IHOP restaurants across the country want to help you celebrate National Pancake Day with a chance to win one of 250 thousand prizes, including free ‘Pancakes For Life’, including a location here in Columbia and Greenville-Spartanburg. “We’re looking forward to hosting the best IHOP National Pancake Day so far,” said Tom Moses, CFRA Chief Operating Officer and…

Local News, Newberry

Newberry rescue recovers body in ‘shallow water’

ABC Columbia Staff,

Newberry Co., SC (WOLO) — The Newberry County Water Rescue Dive Team says they are in the process of recovering a body not far from a campsite of a man who authorities say disappeared Sunday. Captain Glenn Hamm, says the Agency, and the Newberry County Water Rescue Team  have been searching for the missing since yesterday with the help of…
Kershaw, Local News

Registered sex offender arrested for kidnapping, as possible human trafficking case investigated

ABC Columbia Staff, Alexis Frazier,

Kershaw co.,SC (WOLO)— The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible human trafficking case after finding three victims inside his Elgin home. According to authorities, they responded to a home on Smyrna road Friday February 21st after a female from North Carolina was found hiding in a wooded area behind a Wildwood Lane home. Officials say the woman told…
Digital Exclusives and Features

Vaping addiction summit to educate parents, teens

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Lexington School District One Lexington, SC (WOLO)—  As more news is released into vaping injuries, and in some cases death, Lexington School District One is hosting a vaping summit. Organizers say the event will provide bith parents and teens an in depth look into the potential dangers of vaping. The event is slated to take place Monday February 24th,…
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‘Legends Of’ concert series brings Peabo Bryson, Stephanie Mills to Midlands Friday

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Auntie Karen Foundation Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s an annual event that gives Midlands music lovers a glimpse into the mindset of some of the most legendary musicians during a class. But this is not your typical classroom setting. During those music classes students were given the ability to speak with musicians, hear more about their individual stories about…

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