Weekend Forecast
Categories: Todays Forecast
Author: ABC Columbia Staff
Fears of Friday the 13th
Columbia, SC (WOLO) –You only have a few more hours to go and Friday the 13th will be behind you. According to ‘National Geographic’ the day has quite an affect, According to ‘The Stress Management Center” in Asheville, North Carolina, nationally between $8-hundred and $9-hundred million dollars is lost in business when the calendar says Friday the 13th. The article…
Americans predicted to spend $5.6 Mill to deck the halls this holiday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you haven’t already purchased your Christmas tree for the holiday, or plan to grab one this weekend, a new study by finder.com says people are willing to pay an average of $93.87 for the perfect pine in order to deck you halls for the holiday. According to finder.com research team, along with the National Christmas…
Man accused in five points shooting sentenced to 40 years
Columbia, SC (WOLO) –The man accused of a 2018 shooting in five points was sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty in the fifth judicial circuit court. Authorities say Arthur Jones Jr. pleaded guilty to three counts of attempted murder, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Columbia Police say in March of 2018, Jones shot…
Lexington Police search for man accused of multiple assaults
Image: Lexington PDSuspect: Calvin Simpson Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington Police Department is hoping you can help them locate a suspect accused of assault and battery. According to authorities, 38 year old Calvin Simpson has active warrants for an alleged attack on a female victim that authorities say sent her to the hospital. Officials say, just after 1 this…
You can still be an ‘Angel’ to a child in need this holiday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Salvation Army is working to help Santa deliver presents to children in our area. This year, community members are supporting 25-hundred children in the Midlands thanks to your donations made to the ‘Angel Tree Project’. Thousands of toys are coming in to the warehouse, but you still have time to give. The salvation army is…
Wild boars determined culprit in series of upstate horse attacks
Greenville, SC (WOLO) — – SLED investigators say wild boars are to blame for a series of attacks on horses in the upstate. The joint investigation involved five incidents that took place within a four-week span of time across both Greenville and Spartanburg counties. Authorities say animal tracks consistent with hogs, video evidence and the sighting of boars in the…
Two people are injured after train hits tractor trailer
Berkley Co, SC (WOLO) — Two people were hurt when a train slammed into a tractor trailer in Saint Stephen this morning and witnesses captured the entire incident all in video. Berkeley County officials say it is unclear whether the driver was inside the vehicle at the time of the incident. Stay with ABC Columbia News for updates. Categories: Local…
Columbia police investigating shooting that left two injured
Image:CPD Columbia, SC ( WOLO)— The Columbia police Department is actively investigating a shooting they say took place in the 5700 block if Randall Avenue this evening. According to authorities, an officer was patrolling the area when he heard gun shots and began circling the area to investigate. Officials tell ABC Columbia arou d the same time they received a…
Chapin HS student charged with threats over alleged money dispute
Lexington Co.,SC — A 17 year old Chapin High School student is in hot water after Lexington deputies say he made threats to students at the school. According to deputies who interviewed the male student, who is not being identified because of his age, claims he was involved in an argument that stemmed from money he claims was stolen from…
