Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Orangeburg man accused of shooting man trying to break up a July 4th fight

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) — The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s department says they have arrested 46 year old Bobby Anthony II and have charged him with a Fourth of July shooting that send one person to the hospital. Orangeburg County deputies say they learned of the alleged incident when they were called to the regional Medical Center after reports of a shooting…

2 Dead, 2 injured after building collapses at Pickens County construction site

(photo: Pickens Co Emergency Management) Sunset, SC (WOLO) —- The Pickens County Emergency Management tells ABC Columbia News , Pickens County took a 911 call in reference to a possible structure collapse at residential units located along Water Lake Drive in Sunset, SC. When officials arrived on the scene they report seeing observed a multi-story residence under construction, which had…

Thousands of stainless steel toasters reportedly leaking electric current recalled

(Photo: Consumer Product Safety Commission ) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) —- The Consumer Product Safety Commission says Nearly 5 thousand Bodum Bistro toasters are being recalled, between the U.S. and Canada after the company says the toasters can leak electric current when operating at the maximum normal temperature, which poses a shock hazard to users. The items impacted in the recall…

LCSD looking for break-in suspect seen wearing ski mask

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – A masked burglar has been breaking into cars in Swansea. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department released the above picture, hoping someone could help identify him. LCSD says the man pictured, along with a friend, is believed to have been involved in several vehicle break-ins & burglaries in the Graceland Ct area. If you know who he…

DNC warns presidential campaigns not to use ‘Face App’

(CNN) — The Democratic National Committee (DNC)  is warning 20-20 presidential campaigns not to use face-app The Russian developed app allows users to edit pictures in order to make people look older. Its makers say the app’s research and development was done in Russia, but user data does not go through there. Face-app went viral this week, as some celebrities…

Man accused of beating girlfriend after spiking soda with meth, muscle relaxers

COLLETON CO., SC (WOLO) — A Low Country man is accused of drugging his girlfriend and beating her while she was blacked out. 44 year old Roger Peagler is charged Domestic Violence and Aggravated Kidnapping after Colleton County deputies say he spiked his live-in girlfriends soda with meth and muscle relaxers causing her to lose consciousness for several days. Authorities…

Construction along Clemson road may interrupt your end of the week commute

RICHLAND CO., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Transportation Officials are asking drivers who travel through Northeast Richland County are being encouraged to find alternate routes to avoid daylong lane closures related to construction Clemson Road that is expected to begin this week. According to officials, beginning tomorrow (Thursday July 18th, 2019) and the following day ( Friday July 19th,…

Extreme heat forces changes to Mayor’s annual Drills and Skills clinic

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) —For the 10th year in a row, Columbia’s Mayor Steve Benjamin has been hosting area youth for a summer sports camp where they can learn just about every activity from flag football to tennis. The “Drills and Skills” Clinic gives local children a chance to pick up an activity that will not only help them develop…

Former Dreher H.S. Football player turned pro comes home to tackle good works

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — An NFL player that has roots right here in South Carolina came home to give back by taking some time to visit with veterans. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Linebacker Farrington Huguenin met with patients, signed autographs, and took pictures with staff and visitors. Huguenin says as an player  with the National Football League (NFL),  he has an…