Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Lexington deputy recovers after being struck head on by alleged drunk driver

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) — A Lexington County deputy continues to recover today after SC Troopers say his car was hit by a drunk driver. According to Highway Patrol, the suspected drunk driver, 36 year old Michael Nichols crashed into Deputy Roy Hall’s vehicle over the weekend. The accident happened just before six o’clock Saturday morning on South Lake Drive….

RCSD: Blythewood man charged with Unlawful Conduct Toward a Child

Antonio Singleton / Source: RCSD RICHLAND COUNTY., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they have arrested 32 year old Antonio Singleton charged with Unlawful Conduct Toward a Child. According to authorities, deputies were called to an area hospital where a 12 year old child was being treated for a fractured arm. The doctors told police,  Singleton admitted,…

Gun Violence Awareness event in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Set Free Ministries is working with Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Richland County Coroner’s Office to raise awareness of gun violence. On Saturday June 8th, there will be a Stop the Violence Community Walk. It begins at 9 a.m. at 6300 Shakespeare Road. The walk will be followed by the Family Friendly Neighborhood Fest at 10 a.m. The…

Friday Mega Millions lottery hits $530 smackers

Powerball and Mega Millions lottery tickets are displayed on Jan. 3, 2018 in San Anselmo, California. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images, FILE Columbia, SC (WOLO) — You still have a few hours to grab a ticket for Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing that could help you win $530 million dollars making it the seventh largest game in history. Lottery officials  say the…