Author: ABC Columbia Staff

A&E’s LIVE PD cancelled; show featured RCSD since beginning

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The hit show “LIVE PD” has been cancelled by A&E, a hit reality television show that follows law enforcement officers live. A spokesperson confirmed the decision to ABC Columbia in a statement Wednesday night: “This is a critical time in our nation’s history and we have made the decision to cease production on Live PD. Going forward, we…

Suspects accused of pulling gun on pizza worker over forgotten soda

RCSD says they need help identifying man and woman they say held Pizza Hut employee at gunpoint

Image: RCSD Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them locate a man and a woman they say came into the Pizza Hit in the 6 thousand block of Two notch road and held an employee at gunpoint. According to authorities, the incident happened Friday May 29, around 9:30pm when officials say…

Man accused of shooting into ex-girlfriend’s home, stalking, shooting at new friend

Jeremy Thomas faces a slew of charges after two separate incidents

Image:OCSO Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office says a 26 year old man is accused of shooting into his ex girlfriend’s home. According to authorities, Jeremy Thomas has been charged with shooting into a dwelling and possession of a firearm during a violent crime. According to a report released by officials concerning the March incident, a witness…

SC preliminary Primary Election results

Click here to see the unofficial results of Tuesday's Primary

Columbia, SC (WOLO) –Here is a look at the unofficial results of the South Carolina Primary: (As of Wednesday at 7:38 AM) per the SC Voters Election Commission. U.S. Senate Lindsey Graham – 313,739 (68%) * Presumptive Winner (Per AP) Michael LaPierre – 79,579 (17%) Joe Reynolds – 42,664 (9%) Duke Buckner – 28,347 (6%) U.S. House District 1 (Charleston)…

Former Gamecock Moe Brown wins Dem nomination for SC’s 5th Congressional District

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO, AP) – Former University of South Carolina wide receiver Moe Brown won the Democratic nomination in the 5th District. According to the SC Election Commission, with about 27,000 votes counted, Brown had 67% of the votes over Sidney A. Moore. Brown will now face republican incumbent Congressman Ralph Norman in November. House District 5 includes portions of…

‘Drive n Drop’ event to help Epworth Children’s Home

A week after a fire consumed their facility, a local church helps replenish what was lost

Image: The Washington Street United Methodist Church Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Last week Epworth Children’s Home caught fire destroying the maintenance shed. Columbia fire officials say the fire was electrical in nature. Damage to the facility resulted in the loss of much needed daily supplies. (Courtesy: CFD/Twitter) No one hurt at Epworth’s Children’s Home. The Washington Street United Methodist Church…

What you need to know before voting in the SC Primaries

SC Primaries are Tuesday June 9, from 8a-8pm

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Election Day is rapidly approaching and the South Carolina Election Commission wants to make sure voters don’t have to leave anything up to chance when it comes to knowing your options. Below is a complete list provided by SCElections Commission to answer possible questions you may have before you get to the polls Tuesday June 9….