Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Opportunity ‘Project SC ‘makes donations to 11 school district’s

Columbia, SC. (ABC Columbia/FILE) ( WOLO) — On August 22, 2019 SC politician and CNN political analyst, Bakari Sellers, Hope, and Wade King as well as  numerous local Superintendents plan to gather at the first-floor lobby of the State House to provide a significant donation to ten school districts across rural South Carolina. The announcement is in partnership with the…

Fantasia brings ‘sketchbook’ tour to Columbia

(Image: FantasiaOfficial.com) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — the ‘American Idol’star has announced ‘The Sketchbook Tour’ in support of her new album with the same name. Even more exciting is the fact she’ll be doing so with the support of a number of R&B heavy hitters. According to FantasiaOffical.com, the ‘Sketchbook’ tour will hit the Township Auditorium Thursday October 17, 2019, at 7:30PM. Joining…

Some Lexington students return to class with a celebration

The first day of school for some students in the Midlands is now in the books. Classes got underway Monday morning for several districts including Lexington Two and Three. Not to far away at Cayce Elementary in Lexington two they celebrated the first day of school with a “happy new year” party, complete with a ball drop and confetti. Categories:…

5 people arrested during Sumter drug bust

Image: Sumter Sumter, SC ( WOLO) —- The Sumter Sheriff’s office has taken five people into custody after officials say they were caught in a drug bust. According to authorities about 90 grams of methamphetamine, 33 grams of marijuana and several other drugs were seized from a residence located inside the A & J Mobile Home park. Authorities say deputies…

Columbia Fire helps raise money for Bosom Buddies

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Friday night the Columbia Fire Department took a break from putting out fires and raised funds for breast cancer. Firefighters were on deck at Fatz Cafe’ on Forest Drive to take your order and your donations. All the money raised or donated in the pink helmets from Friday’s Pink it Out event went towards supporting the…

Cardinal Newman continues safeguarding school before students return

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —As Cardinal Newman prepares to have students back on campus next week, they want to ensure both parents and students they’re taking extra steps to ensure the safety of its students in light of recent events. In a letter to students and their families Principal Robert Loia said, “during these first weeks of school there will be…

Prayer vigil held for murdered mother of missing 5-year-old in Sumter

SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – The Sumter community came together to pray during a vigil hosted by the YWCA Friday night for Sharee Bradley and her 5-year-old daughter Nevaeh Adams. Eleven days ago Sharee Bradley was found dead by a family member inside her apartment. Her five-year-old daughter, Nevaeh Adams, went missing that same night. Members of the community came together…

Cayce Baseball memorialized 55 years later

Cayce, SC (WOLO) — They were World Series Champs 55 years ago, now they’ll be remembered forever in the City of Cayce. Friday the Cayce Historical Museum unveiled an exhibit dedicated to the 1964 Dixie Youth Little League World Championship team. The exhibit features pictures, memorabilia, and equipment used by the team. if you’d like to check it out, the…