Author: ABC Columbia Staff

19yo arrested for attempted murder after drive-by shooting at home with children inside

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – A teenager accused of firing multiple shots at a home last month in Orangeburg County has been charged with attempted murder. Demondre Wright, 19, faces five charges of attempted murder and one count of possession of a weapon during a violent crime. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the charges stem from an early morning shooting on…

Find your zen during free Columbia Airport event

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is hoping to help you find some zen during a free yoga event to celebrate International Yoga Day. Organizers say the purpose of the event is to celebrate the importance of taking care of your self through the art of yoga. Since traveling can sometimes be stressful, organizers say the 45…

West Columbia pedals on track with new bicycle lane

WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) —The City of West Columbia wants to make the city a safe place for those who want to pedal around town. Residents were invited out to attend the city’s new bike lane ribbon cutting ceremony along B Avenue at the West Columbia Community Center. Guests were invited to bring their helmets and bikes to help break…

Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris open campaign headquarters in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris is strengthening her presence here in South Carolina. Harris’ campaign held its official office opening in Columbia Thursday evening. A campaign spokesperson says this is part of an aggressive effort to have a field presence in every region of the state to ensure Harris’ campaign hears from all voters, in all 46…

Jones execution could be delayed due to current SC law

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) —- One thing that will delay Jones’ execution, aside from the lengthy appeals process, is the unavailability of the drugs used in lethal injections. Part of the reason no one has been executed in South Carolina in eight years is because the supply of lethal injection drugs have expired and prison officials have been unable to…

Sumter home owner arrested after 27 dogs removed from suspected dog fighting ring

(Photo Courtesy: Sumter Co. Sheriff’s Office) Sumter Co., SC (WOLO) —   The Sumter County Sheriff’s office says they “discovered and dismantled” what they believed to be a major dog fighting operation along Lowder Road. According to deputies,  they were going to the home to serve an outstanding bench warrant, but when they arrived at the home they say they found…