Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Use of natural excretion to lure deer banned as chronic wasting disease spreads

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A new regulation has been put in place prohibiting the use of natural deer lures and attractants often used by deer hunters in South Carolina. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) says this new regulation makes the use of any substance or material that contains, or claims to contain any excretion collected from a deer,…

DHEC works to curb rise in Hepatitis A infections

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) —- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is working to curb the hepatitis-a outbreak in the state by getting high-risk groups vaccinated. DHEC officials say they have been working to vaccinate and educate those who are at highest risk of being infected… including the homeless, and recently incarcerated. The Department is offering vaccines…

Man arrested for practicing law without license for years, accused of charging victims thousands

LAURENS, SC (WOLO) —-  A Laurens County man is behind bars after being charged with Practicing law Without a License and Breach of Trust. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED says 76 year old Michael V. Diago was arrested after he allegedly charging people for services authorities say he did not have a license to provide. According to an…

RCSD arrest man accused of robbing, shooting man during ‘Let Go’ app sale

RICHLAND CO, SC (WOLO) — A Richland County man is behind bars after deputies say he shot someone during a meeting for an online sale gone terribly wrong. 24 year old Jakeise Caldwell is charged with several charges including Attempted Murder, Armed Robbery, Unlawful Carrying of a Pistol, and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime. Richland County deputies…