Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Allen University to host ‘Environmental Justice Youth Conference

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) –  Calling all Midlands middle and high school students! Allen University is hosting a Environmental Conference for area youth. Organizers, say if you are passionate about protecting the environment or in search of a new learning opportunity you’re encourage to check out this one day event tailored made for you. Event organizers say the event is designed…

Lexington Peach Festival celebrates Independence day with fruit and fireworks

(image: Lexington County Peach Festival) GILBERT, SC (WOLO) — Get your appetite ready, because it is time for the Lexington County Peach Festival! The one-day family-friendly festival is an event organizers say is perfect for all ages! This year the fun is taking place on the 4th of July. Members of the community can come out and celebrate the holiday,…

Surveillance video shows $140k Best Buy cell phone heist

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Surveillance video was released Monday showing a weekend theft at a Best Buy where more than $100 thousand worth of cell phones were stolen. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office says it happened around three in the morning Saturday. Four people stole more than 150 phones worth around $142,000 dollars from the business on Two Notch Road….

American Airlines cancels some flights after Boeing ‘737 Max’ out of rotation

The fallout from the two deadly 737 Max crashes are effecting more than just Boeing. American Airlines says its had to cancel flights from Dallas to Oakland because the plane that flies that route is in high demand since the 737 Max is off the market. Domestic airlines have canceled hundreds of daily flights, but American is the first to…

LCSD: 3 ‘gang members’ suspected in Bel Air Drive home burglary arrested

  (Photo:Lexington Sheriff’s Department) LEXINGTON CO., SC (WOLO) –Three men from Columbia are behind bars charged with Failing to Stop for Blue Lights and are now suspected in the burglary of a home in the Oak Grove community. The trio was arrested Tuesday afternoon after a search in the Oak Grove area. George Adams, Orlando Jennings and Sinclair McDonald have…

Clarendon County couple found dead in burning home

CLARENDON CO., SC (WOLO) —-Investigators say a husband and wife were found dead inside a burning mobile home. The Clarendon County coroner’s office says the bodies of 67 year old John Blanton and his 59 year old wife Marylynn were found inside their Manning home. The coroner says he’s awaiting autopsy results before determining the exact cause of death. Categories:…

Richland deputies need help identifying four burglary suspects

(photo: RCSD) RICHLAND CO., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying four suspects wanted on burglary charges. Authorities say just after 3AM Saturday morning June 29, 2019, deputies were called to the Best Buy at 10136 Two Notch Road for an alarm call. After watching surveillance video, deputies say they were able…