Author: ABC Columbia Staff

The White Dress Project brings awareness to health concern for women

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Monday night women of the midlands gathered to bring awareness to the White Dress Project. The White Dress Project raises funds for research to promote and increase awareness for fibroids. According to the group, fibroids affect a majority of women during their lifetime and although they’re not cancerous, fibroids can be dangerous. Researchers say women aged…

Orangeburg deputies are looking for ‘persons of interest’ in convenience store shooting

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) —The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s office is actively searching for two men they’re calling persons of interest. Authorities say they would like to find the two men they believe may have information concerning a shooting that took place at a convenience store last week. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says the shooting took place July 16th, 2019 just before 9PM…

Ice cream Sunday brings chill to your weekend

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO) —-   I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Especially with the sweltering temperatures we’ve been experiencing . Today, you  Sunday July 21st, 2019 the dairy delight is recognized a a cool treat and the perfect excuse to chill out. President Ronald Reagan designated the third Sunday in July as National Ice Cream Day with a…

Duck Donuts celebrates birthday Saturday with 2 for 1 deals

(Image: Duck Donuts logo) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Columbia Duck Donuts is celebrating its second birthday and you’re invited to join in the festivities. The Donut shop is offering 2 for 1 deals to thank customers for their business over the past two years. If you go to one of their locations Saturday, officials say you can take advantage of…

Former jailer arrested for sexual conduct with a minor

PICKENS COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A former Pickens County Detention Center officer is accused of sexually assaulting a minor. Raymond Whitmire, 50, is charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor after investigators say he knowingly and willfully sexually assaulted an eight-year-old girl in February. Whitmire is being held at the Pickens County Detention Center. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…

Meet the person selected as the 29th President of UofSC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Who is General Robert Caslen? Caslen is a retired Lieutenant General and a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and holds a Master’s of Business Administration degree and a Master’s of Science degree. Caslen served as Senior Counsel to the President and Interim Chief Financial officer at the University of Central Florida. His…