Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Masked Armed Robbery
Local News, News, Richland, State

Man wearing brightly colored flames mask robs conveniences store at gunpoint

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Investigators are looking for an armed robbery suspect who wore a brightly colored mask with flames on it to rob a convenience store last week. The robbery happened at the G.T. Foodmart on Shakespeare Rd. Friday, July 24 just before 1:30 p.m. According to RCSD the man entered the store, pointed a handgun at the clerk,…

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Local News, Richland

CPD searches for vandals responsible for defacing five points mural

Officials say the American Flag mural was spray painted with 'possible demonic numbers' along bottom of the artwork
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: CPD Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department (CPD) are looking for the person(s) responsible for vandalizing a mural in Five Points. According to CPD, an officer discovered the American flag mural painted on the former Yesterday’s restaurant on Devine Street riddled with graffiti around 10:00 p.m. July 29. Officials say the writing that appeared to be done…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

Planet Fitness to require face coverings at all locations

The new requirement will go into effect August 1
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A popular chain of fitness centers is now requiring everyone to wear a mask. Starting next month, Planet Fitness says it will require face covering at all of its locations. As of right now, employees already have to wear masks, but now members who use the facilities also must wear them to workout. The workout facility…

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Lexington, Local News, News

Flooding on Interstate 26 is diverting traffic in Lexington County

ABC Columbia Staff,

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – Flood waters on Interstate 26 has shut down westbound traffic in Lexington County. 🎴FLOODING on I-26 WB in Lexington has diverted traffic. Drivers have to exit 115. pic.twitter.com/QMqEghkbAI— Josh Berry (@_joshberry) July 30, 2020 According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol traffic is being diverted onto exit 115 off of I-26. Lexington County: Interstate 26 westbound…
Local News, News

Pedestrian killed in accident near I-20 & Clemson Rd.

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Columbia Police are investigating an accident that killed a pedestrian Wednesday night. The fatal collision happened at Interstate 20 and Clemson Road shortly before 9:30 p.m. According to CPD, the Richland County Coroner’s Officer is assisting with the investigation. Check back for additional updates. Categories: Local News, News Tags: SCNews

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Local News, Richland

RCSD searches for a man wanted for April burglary

RCSD says the suspect is accused of second degree burglary from April
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: RCSD Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them locate a man accused of a burglary they say took place back in April. According to deputies, 38 year old Dameion Rhyhelee Rembert is wanted for second-degree burglary. Authorities say just before 4:30p.m April 26 Rembert is On April 26, around 4:25 p.m.,…
Local News, Richland

Richland One Calendar Committee seeks feedback

The committee wants to hear from teachers, students, parents, staff
ABC Columbia Staff,

file Columbia,SC (WOLO) —- The Richland One Calendar Committee wants to hear your thoughts on the calendar for the upcoming school year. Last week, the Board of School Commissioners approved plans to push back the initial scheduled start of the school year from August 19 to August 31. Richland One school district Superintendent, Dr. Craig Witherspoon said the extra time would give…
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‘Let’s Talk Race’ gives community chance to discuss race relations

Event is being held virtually tonight from 6:30-8:30PM
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Next week the Richland Library will continue to open the conversation with the community about race relations with its Let’s Talk Race ‘ program. Tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 you can join the library online where speakers will address the topic of systemic racism in our state and country. The library says programs like these are…

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