Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Family of Columbia man killed during storm speaks out

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The severe weather brought down many trees across the Midlands, one of them was outside the victim’s home just north of downtown Columbia. The coroners office confirmed the death, telling ABC Columbia News 61-year-old William George Lebby died after getting hit by a fallen tree during the height of the storm. The accident happened around four-thirty…

Create the beat of your own drum during Make Music day

(Photo Courtesy: OneColumbia/Facebook) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s the one day members of the community come together in the heart of the Capital city to listen to, create, and celebrate different types of music from all over the world. All types of musicians, from any genre,  both young and old, experienced, or amateur are invited to take part in the…

Rep. Clyburn to welcome 22 Democratic presidential candidates to World Famous Fish Fry

(Photo Courtesy: Clyburn for Congress) Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  For years South Carolina Representative (D) Jim Clyburn has held a staple event in the Midlands that dozens flock to for some good conversation and some good eats. The annual World Famous Fish Fry is coming back to the Capital city, but this year is expected to be a bit different….

“Samantha Josephson Rideshare Safety Act” in full effect

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Out of the State House, the “Samantha Josephson Rideshare Safety Act” is now in effect. The act is named after the University of South Carolina student killed after she got into a stranger’s car pretending to be her Uber. The bill requires ride share vehicles to display their license tag on both the front and back…