Author: ABC Columbia Staff

SC legislators return to Statehouse one more time to talk to budget

Jun 25, 2019 9:00 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff, Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO, AP) – Lawmakers were back at the Statehouse Tuesday (6/25) for a one day special session. It’ll be the last time they’re here for 2019. The House and Senate were voting on Governor Henry McMaster’s 28 budget vetoes. The governor and legislators agreed on most of the state’s $9 billion budget so there was not much contention….

Study: Coffee can help you lose weight

Jun 25, 2019 8:07 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

If you’re looking for your summer body — grab an extra cup of coffee

Military families get a huge Starbucks salute with new store

Jun 25, 2019 7:15 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Soldiers line up in an undated stock photo. Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Tuesday Starbucks dedicated a military family store in Columbia. The new Starbucks location is at 9007 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223. All of the stores created across the country have been strategically placed near military installations. The military family store is part of Starbucks military commitment that started in…

SC Attorney General cracks down on illegal robocalls

Jun 25, 2019 6:28 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is pushing to give robocalls the dial tone. Tuesday June 25th, 2019, Alan Wilson took part in a nationwide campaign aimed at building public awareness to fight illegal robocalls. Officials say the social media campaign is part of “Operation Call it Quits,” a joint effort to put a stop on…

Ariana Grande set to perform in Columbia in December

Jun 25, 2019 5:27 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff, ,

(photo courtesy: Colonial Life Arena) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning pop-star Ariana Grande will be heading to the city’s capitol in December. Ariana Grande announced in a tweet on Thursday about the additional dates added to the “Sweetener World Tour”. She’s expected to perform in Columbia on December 3 at the Colonial Life Arena during the 19…

Orangeburg County murder suspect arrested for June 15 deadly shooting

Jun 25, 2019 5:15 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – A murder suspect has been arrested for a deadly shooting on June 15 off Edisto Drive near Orangeburg. Leroy Bowers, 35, has been charged with one count each of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting on Fourth Avenue around 11:00 p.m. June 15….

Possible Hepatitis A exposure at Midlands Hardee’s restaurant

Jun 25, 2019 5:07 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

SC Department of Health and Environmental Control says customers who at a local fast food restaurant in Columbia might have been exposed to the hepatitis A virus.

City of Columbia parks help teens cool off with Dive-In Movie

Jun 25, 2019 12:30 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Maxcy Gregg Pool Columbia SC (WOLO) — It is officially summer and there’s no doubt it feels like it outside. The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is trying helping area teenagers bring a little “chill” to their summer break with the return of their annual summer teen program. Beginning Friday June 28th, 2019 the City will kick off Dive-In Movie…