Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Happy International Axe Throwing Day!

(Photo Courtesy: Craft Axe Throwing) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Here’s one day you may have never considered celebrating, but now you have an excuse to. It’s International Axe Throwing Day, and one local company is opening their doors so you can let your inhibitions fly, responsibly that is. Craft Axe Throwing is inviting some members of the community to celebrate…

Documentary takes a closer look at long term effects of trauma

RICHLAND CO, SC. (WOLO) — Richland Library invited the community out to take a closer look at the long term effects of trauma. Wednesday night’s event was centered around the documentary, ‘Resilience’ which focuses on traumatic childhood experiences, community leaders engaged in ways to help the community’s youth turn such adversities into helpful tools in today’s world. The discussion was…

Operation Broken Heart puts more than 1,000 suspected child predators behind bars

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The Attorney General’s Office says three dozen suspected child predators were arrested as a part of “Operation Broken Heart”. Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Wednesday that the state’s Internet Crimes against Children Task Force arrested 36 people in the nationwide effort. Across the country, Wilson says more than 17 hundred suspected predators have been arrested. To find…

Kohl’s donation ensures no child is turned away from the Lexington YMCA

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – The Lexington YMCA hosted its annual Kohl’s Kids Day Wednesday. The event celebrates the nine years Kohl’s has helped provide scholarships for families and children who need financial assistance. Over the last decade Kohl’s has donated almost $200,000, allowing the Y to never turn anyone away because of their inability to pay. According to Paul Sadler,…

SC woman wearing headphones hit and killed by train

ELGIN, SC (WOLO) – A woman died Wednesday (6/12) afternoon after she was hit by a train in Elgin. The Kershaw County Coroner says Olivia Matheson-Brazell, 26, was trying to cross the tracks near Kelly Lane when she was hit. A 9-1-1 call was made by CSX at 1:14 p.m. The Coroner says the victim was wearing headphones and it…

Driver suspected of fleeing checkpoint accused in Orangeburg state trooper hit and run

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — Authorities are asking the public for their help after a state trooper was injured by a car fleeing a checkpoint. At approximately 11 Monday night authorities say the driver of the Honda seen here fled a drivers license checkpoint at Langley Road in Orangeburg County and hit a state trooper resulting in great bodily injury. If…