Author: ABC Columbia Staff

‘Last call’, large gathering restrictions have been lifted

Governor Henry McMaster announced plans to lift these restrictions Friday February 26th

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — In a statement released Friday, Governor Henry McMaster said that he would lift COVID-19 safety restrictions related for the sale of alcohol and mass gatherings. The governor says the termination of the “last call” order, which prohibited bars and restaurants from selling alcohol after 11 p.m., has been lifted as of today, Monday, March 1. According…

Sumter man accused of exposing ‘child, adult victims’ to HIV

Police say Weston was in custody earlier this month after witness claims he had of inappropriate content on his cell phone

Sumter, SC (WOLO) —  The Sumter Police Department have arrested a man accused of exposing victims to HIV. According to authorities, 26 year old Dominque Robert Weston was first on authorities radar when he was accused and later charged in connection to inappropriate acts with children. Sumter Police say Weston is now facing additional charges that accused him of exposing…

SLED charges man accused in officer involved shooting with Attempted Murder

SLED says the charges stem from an incident that took place February 17 in Florence S.C.

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Agents with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) say they arrested a man they believe is connected to a February incident where Florence County Sheriff’s shot back at a man accused of shooting at them, barricading himself in a home they say he later set on fire. According to SLED Agents, 49 year old Christopher…

Kershaw Co. School district hosts Black History Month ceremony

During the event officials are expected to rededicate a historic plaque refurbished by students

Kersahw Co, SC (WOLO) — The Kershaw County School District will host a black history month event at its continuous learning center on Campbell Street in Camden. The event is set to begin at 10 Thursday morning where students and staff will host a re-dedication ceremony for for a plaque that was found on the campus. This same plaque was…

Chick-Fil-A hosts hiring event at its Five Points location

The Columbia location says they are looking to fill 18 positions

Chick-Fil-A Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you’re looking for a new job, grab your resume because the Chick-Fil-A in Columbia’s Five Points is hiring. The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce is hosting that hiring event Thursday to fill their current openings. Right now the fast food chain says they are hiring for 18 positions and starting pay is…

“A Quiet Place Part II,” “Mission: Impossible 7” will hit streaming platform sooner than expected

(AP) – Paramount Pictures is joining other major Hollywood studios in slashing the traditional 90-day theatrical window. ViacomCBS on Wednesday announced that the studio’s films, including “Mission: Impossible 7” and “A Quiet Place Part II,” will go to its fledgling Paramount+ streaming service after 45 days in theaters. “A Quiet Place Part II” and “Mission: Impossible 7” have both been…