Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Erykah Badu, Snoop Dogg come to Columbia for ‘MayDay II’

Image : Colonial life Arena Columbia,SC (WOLO)– R&B and hip-hop legends Erykah Badu and Snoop Dogg are set to perform at Colonial Life Arena on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10 for ‘MayDay II.’ The Grammy award winning artist Erykah Badu is a singer, songwriter, actress known for her popular hits like “Tyrone,”On &On’ and seven hit albums has been said…

Multiple fatalities reported after plane crashes in Georgia during flight from Columbia

The plane went down in the area of Maxey and Elder roads. (WSBTV.com News Staff) OCONEE COUNTY, GA (WOLO) – Multiple fatalities have been reported in Georgia after a plane crashed during a flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The FAA confirmed the plane was a Piper PA-46 that crashed 10 miles southwest of Athens, Ga. around 4:35 p.m. The Oconee County…

Update: 3-year-old seriously injured in shooting at Columbia apartment complex

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Columbia Police offers were on scene Tuesday night at the Colony Apartments. Image Courtesy CPD Twitter According to CPD, they are investigating a shooting at the Colony Apartments, off Bailey Street.  Police say the shooting victim is a three-year-old boy who is in serious condition at the hospital. Officials say that Investigators are on scene working…

COMET offers free rides to the polls for Democratic primary

A local transportation service wants to make sure everyone is able to cast their ballot whether they have a ride to the polls or not

ABC Columbia image Richland/Lexington, SC (WOLO)—The COMET wants to make sure you can cast your ballot  in the South Carolina Democratic primary Saturday February 29th, without having to worry about finding a way to get there. According to COMET Executive Director and CEO, John Andoh studies reveal that the lack of transportation plays a role for many people who do…

Sheriff: Attempted murder suspects beat victim after argument over a trailer and $30

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – Two people in Orangeburg County have been arrested for attempted murder after an attack of a Springfield man. According to the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office, the victim was punched and beaten with a roofing tool after an argument over a trailer and $30 supposedly owed to one of the suspects. “These individuals had no mercy in…

Today is the deadline for absentee voting

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  The countdown is on, and if you are not able to make it to the polls Saturday  for the South Carolina Democratic presidential primary, today is your last chance to vote absentee. Here’s how you know if you are eligible. If you meet the following criteria you will be able to vote absentee, but the deadline…