Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Irmo man gets 40 years for 2019 murder of Lexington woman

Joseph Henry is charged with Murder and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime

Image: LCSD Lexington, SC (WOLO) –The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says an Irmo man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, with no chance of parole for a 2019 murder. During a jury trial held in Lexington County, two people testified that while riding in the car with 30 year old Joseph Randolph Henry, and the victim 25 year…

City of Columbia wants feedback on outdated revision plan

City officials say the current rezoning map is more than 40 years old and needs to be streamlined

(Courtesy: City of Columbia) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The city of Columbia wants your feedback on their plans to revise the current rezoning map that’s more than 40 years old. City officials say the the goal of this process is to make the outdated zoning plan more modern and streamline in in order to foster future growth. At the same…

Orangeburg authorities search for home invasion suspect

Authorities say the incident took place along Baugh street September 21

Image: Composite sketch provided by OCSO Orangeburg Co., SC (WOLO) — Authorities say they are hoping you can help them identify and locate a man wanted in connection to a home invasion that took place September 21. According to Orangeburg County Sheriff’s the suspect is accused of going to a home on Baugh street home and assaulting the couple inside…

City of Columbia needs feedback on revision of zoning map

Columbia City Council members will take questions and concerns over the next two weeks

(Courtesy: City of Columbia) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The city of Columbia wants your feedback on their plans to revise the current rezoning map that’s more than 40 years old. City officials say the the goal of this process is to make the outdated zoning plan more modern and streamline in in order to foster future growth. At the same…

AT&T customers face widespread outages Monday

The provider was down for several hours Monday morning

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you were having issues connection to the internet or making a call on your cell phone Monday and you have AT&T for service, you weren’t alone. AT&T and first net customers reported numerous widespread outages in our area Monday morning and across the state affecting mobile phone services. The areas with outages include Columbia, Greenville…

Blue Flour closes Main street location permanently

The eatery known for its coffee, and baked goods says they have fallen victim to COVID-19 and will not reopen

Image: Blue Flour Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The coronavirus pandemic is still having a ripple effect on businesses through out the country and right here in the Capitol city. The Blue Flour Bakery which has been closed since the outbreak started to rear its head in Columbia says the lights will remain off and doors closed. While the bakery says…

UPDATE: Sumter Police say missing woman found safe

After disappearing Sunday , authorities say Gould was located Monday night and is safe

Image: Sumter Police Department Sumter, SC (WOLO) —  The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is thanking residents who kept their eyes peeled for a resident they say disappeared. Investigators say she was last seen between September 17th and 18th at a family member’s home on Dorsey Drive. Officials say Gould suffers with a mental heath condition. Monday night, Sumter officials say…