Author: ABC Columbia Staff

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Local News, Orangeburg

Orangeburg deputies arrest two men accused of shooting at occupied home, then deputies

Deputies say shootings took place a day apart, second as deputies tried to stop car matching suspect vehicle
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: OCSO Orangeburg,SC (WOLO) — Orangeburg deputies have arrested 19 year old Timothy Jenkins Jr. and 22 year old Alexander Williams both accused of two counts of Attempted Murder after officials say they fired several rounds into a Graham street home early Sunday morning. According to an incident report obtained by ABC Columbia News, at least one male victim suffered…

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Local News, Richland

RCSD: 14 year old girl missing for several days found safe

RCSD searches for 14 year old girl missing for several days
ABC Columbia Staff, Kenneil Mitchell,

Image: RCSD Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they found a missing teenager who was missing for several days. According to deputies, Nyaisa Branham, 14, was located Tuesday in Winnsboro after she left her home in Hopkins during the evening of September 7. Officials say Branham has a medical condition and didn’t have her medicine…

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Local News, Richland

Search continues for suspect wanted in Clemson Road Circle K Robbery

Authorities say the man seen here swiped cigarettes before taking off
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: RCSD Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Richland County deputies are searching for a man they say stole cigarettes from a Midlands convenience store. Investigators say on august 30th the man seen in this surveillance image asked the clerk at the circle-k on Clemson Road to get some cartons of cigarettes from behind the counter. When the clerk put them down,…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

Outdoor concerts to be held at Gardens at Hampton-Preston

Enjoy a scenic view, and some tranquil tunes during outdoor concerts performed by SC Philharmonic
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Grab a blanket, a lawn chair, and your face covering and enjoy an evening with some light classical pieces performed by the South Carolina Philharmonic. the musical ensemble is partnering with Historic Columbia to put on outdoor concerts in the Gardens at Hampton-Preston located at 1615 Blanding Street. Organizers say there will be two events you…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, Politics, Richland

Richland Co. 9th district seat heads to run-off

Richland County officials tell ABC Columbia Jonneika Farr and Jesica Mackey square off again in September
ABC Columbia Staff, Rebecca Ball,

image courtesy Richland County Government Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — The specially called Democratic Primary for the Richland County Council District 9 seat is heading to a runoff. According to unofficial results none of the candidates were able to pull in the majority of the votes needed which means Jonneika Farr and Jesica Mackey are set to square off again…

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Local News, News, Politics, State

Active COVID-19 cases drop at UofSC; Caslen expects numbers to rise again

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The number of active cases has dropped on the campus of the University of South Carolina. Tuesday the university released updated numbers showing active total cases at 654. 640 of the cases are students. Since August 1, there have been 1,904 cases reported. While the week-to-week numbers dropped, saliva testing on campus had stopped last week…

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Local News, News, State

Coronavirus data by schools now released by state agency

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – For the first time, state heath officials have released coronavirus numbers associated with South Carolina public and private schools. DHEC announced Friday there were 158 reported cases of the virus associated with students, faculty and staff . 89 of those were students and 69 school employees. The report only includes K-12 students and staff who are…

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