Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Town of Pine Ridge gets new top cop

The town has been without a Police Chief since October 2020

Image:(Chief Photograher Rich Wandover) Town of Pine Ridge Newly hired Police Chief, Andre “T” Williams swears in Officer Patrick Swanson returning from deployment Tuesday April 13, 2021.   Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Town of Pine Ridge once again has a Police Chief.  Andre’ “T” Williams is the town’s first Police Chief in 5 months. Chief Williams was officially sworn…

Shooting at local apartment leaves man in critical condition

The Richland County Sheriff's Department says the shooting is part of an ongoing investigation

Richland County, SC (WOLO) —  The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is looking into a shooting they say left a man hospitalized Tuesday afternoon. Authorities say the incident took place at the Austin Woods apartment complex along Garners Ferry Road after reports of gunshots officials say took place just before 12:30pm. Once authorities arrived they say the male victim was in…

Multiple events promise to keep the Midlands bustling

If you are looking for something to do we have you covered in your local living

(ABC News) — If you are looking for something to do, we have you covered with various events that will keep the Midlands bustling over the next few days and you can join in on the fun. Book your calendars for a good cause because the Ronald McDonald House of Columbia is hosting a Royal Rumble Charity Bike Ride. The…

DHEC offers free testing during STD Awareness week

The Awareness week runs through April 17th

(ABC News) — April 11th through the 17th is National STD Awareness week. In recognition of that, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)  is offering free screenings at its clinics across the state this Thursday. From 8:30am in the morning through 5pm in the afternoon, South Carolina residents can visit their local DHEC Health Department to be tested…

Duo accused of stealing from area church arrested

Columbia Police say the two are accused of stealing candlesticks from the church worth $2100 dollars

Image: CPD Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department has arrested two people of stealing valuable property from a place of worship. According to CPD,  55 year old Deborah Leslie and 57 year old Gary Nichols were located by Columbia Police in Lexington County Monday and taken into custody accused of Criminal Conspiracy and Grand Larceny. The pair is…