Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Explosives, guns, $30k in drugs seized in Lexington County bust

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – $30,000 worth of drugs along with explosive devices were seized during an investigation into drug and gun activity during a Lexington County Sheriff’s Department investigation last week. TAYLOR, WILLIAM KYLE (LCSD) William Taylor, 22, faces charges of possession of LSD, possession of a schedule II substance, possession of Ecstasy, possession of a destructive device, three counts…

Mandatory mask ordinance passed by Newberry city council

Ordinance requires face masks in grocery stores and pharmacies

NEWBERRY, SC (WOLO) – Masks will be mandatory in Newberry grocery stores and pharmacies starting Wednesday. In an unanimous vote Monday, the Newberry city approved an ordinance requiring face masks because of the threat of COVID-19. The ordinance requires face masks or coverings in all grocery stores and pharmacies. It also requires employees of those businesses to wear a face…

CPD calls attorney’s interpretation of officer-involved shooting “inaccurate, incomplete, and irresponsible”

Chief Holbrook: We must work through meaningful reform,but cannot do that with false narratives

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Hours after attorney Marc Brown held a press conference Friday morning regarding an officer-involved shooting involving his client, Sir Brandon Legette, back in August 2019, a spokesperson with the Columbia Police Department called information provided by Brown “inaccurate, incomplete, and irresponsible.” Legette, 29, is suing the City of Columbia, the Columbia Police Department, and Officer Sean…

CPD, RCSD arrests six more suspects from violent May protest

Columbia Police release the names and mugshots of the most recent arrested suspects

FILE Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Additional arrests have been made in connection with the protests that turned violent last month spanning over a period of two days. According to Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook and Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott a dozen people are now facing charges stemming from the May 30, May 31 incidents. According to authorities, a majority of…

Columbia offers free protective masks

masks will be distributed while supplies last

Columbia,SC (WOLO) — The City of Columbia is offering residents free masks to protect against COVID-19. The masks will be given out at various locations around the city as long as supplies last. Masks will be given to anyone deem to be high risk in accordance with CDC guidelines and those in vulnerable populations that live within Columbia city limits….