Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Columbia Housing opens waiting list to applicants for section 8 voucher program

Image: Columbia Housing Logo/ ColumbiaHousing.org Columbia, SC (WOLO) —-  Columbia Housing has opened up the application process for those who would like to add their names to the waiting list for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The federal government program was created to help families attain “decent, safe, and sanitary ” low income housing. According to Columbia Housing,…

Active search for woman accused taking child without consent

Image: OCSO Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) —Investigators with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office are actively searching for a toddler they believe may be with the woman pictured here. According to authorities, 34 year old Ellen Peters is accused of taking the child without consent. Officials say Peters was not suppose to have custody of the child after Orangeburg Family Court determined…

BREAKING: US House passes both articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump

(ABC News) – President Trump has been impeached on two articles of impeachment introduced in the US House of Representatives. Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that impeachment Article II is adopted, charging President Donald Trump with obstruction of Congress. This happened just before 9:00 p.m. Wednesday night. The House had already passed Article I, in a historical vote making Trump just…

Caregiver accused of abusing elderly bedridden man

Image: Lexington Co. Detention Center Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a Yemassee woman they say is accused of abusing a man she was responsible for taking care of in his Chapin home. 69 Year old Janet Allan was arrested Monday and charged with five counts of abuse of a vulnerable adult in connection with…

Pro-impeachment protestors at statehouse join national movement ahead of congressional vote

(WOLO) – Dozens of protestors gathered in front of the State House to voice their disapproval for the President and their support for his impeachment. Protestors say it’s time lawmakers listen to what their constituents have to say in a time where the country needs strong leadership. The pro-impeachment protest at the State House was one of many protests staged…

Christmas comes early for a Goose creek SC lottery scratch off winner

Image:SC Education Lottery Columbia, SC ( WOLO)—  The holiday season is always a magical time, especially for a Goose Creek woman who couldn’t go back to sleep after scratching off an instant ticket that hit big. Lottery officials say, Denise Henderson went to the Publix Super Market along Saint James Ave in Goose Creek. Unsure of what to buy, the…