Author: ABC Columbia Staff

“It will be a different world without you” teacher of 6 year old Faye Swetlik says in emotional post

(Courtesy: Cayce DPS) Columbia, SC (WOLO)— Morgen Sightler, a teacher at Springdale Elementary school had only been teaching Faye for 7 short months, but in that time, the two created a bond that is evident in a post the educator placed on her personal Facebook page. That message, resonating with thousands of others leading to more than 5 thousand shares…

Grammy award winner Darius Rucker is new Ambassador for SC Tourism

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Three-time Grammy award winner and South Carolina native Darius Rucker has a new job and it’s working for the state of South Carolina. Rucker is now the official Ambassador for South Carolina Tourism. This year he will make appearances at several major tourism events, including the RBC Heritage Golf Tournament on Hilton Head Island in April….

Questions swirl over South Carolina ‘Amber Alert’ laws

A father who lost a child after a disappeance questions whether Amber Alert laws need to be changed

Charleston, SC (WCIV) — Many have been wondering why an Amber Alert was not issued for 6 year old Faye Swetlik and why one is not being issued for 10 year old Amyiah Watson. Angela Brown with our sister station in Charleston has been pressing lawmakers and child advocacy groups to find out if Amber Alert criteria should be changed….

Race to the White House runs through Nevada

(CNN) — -The race to the white house runs through Nevada…..at least this week. early voting got underway this weekend and caucuses are Saturday. In the meantime, Democratic candidates are stumping throughout the silver state trying to build support. John Lorinc reports. Categories: National News, Politics

Columbia Police need help identifying burglary suspect

Image: CPD Columbia,SC (WOLO)— The Columbia Police Department is hoping someone recognizes a man they say is accused of breaking into a business last month. According to authorities, the man seen in this surveillance image is accused of breaking into a store in the 7 thousand  block of Garner’s Ferry Road at least twice. Police say during the alleged crimes…

Prayer vigil for Faye Swetlik set for Saturday

(Courtesy: Cayce DPS) Columbia, SC (WOLO) —A local group is hosting a vigil for 6 year old Faye Swetlik Saturday February 15th. The event organizer says Faye touched a lot of lives, not only here in the Midlands but also dozens around the world. Members of the public are invited to gather at the Palms to Palmetto located at 3357…

Justin Bieber tickets on sale today

Image: @CLA/ Colonial Life Arena Columbia,SC ( WOLO)— Pop/R&B singer Justin Bieber is making a stop in the Capital City for his upcoming ‘Changes’ tour and now you can get your hands tickets to enjoy the show. The concert is scheduled to take place at 11:59 PM on July 27th at Colonial Life Arena (108 Lincoln Street, Columbia,SC.) and will…