Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Democratic candidates to take part in Galivant’s Ferry Stump

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — At least five of the Democratic presidential candidates who appeared in Thursday night’s debate will be in South Carolina next week for the historic historic Galivant’s Ferry Stump. The event dates dates back through 143 years of candidates who have made it a point to stop in the Palmetto State.have come to the rural community to make…

Long-term investigation leads to Orangeburg drug arrests

Orangeburg Co., SC (WOLO) — The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office says they have arrested two men after a long term investigation spanning several months led the arrest of the men authorities say are accused of running a regular  illegal narcotics business out of a Santee hotel room. Both men, 27 Alonzo Mays, Jr. and 26 Andre Gulley, are each charged…

Bond denied for men accused in deadly Sumter shooting

Sumter, SC ( WOLO) — Sumter police tell us bond was denied for two of three men accused in connection to a deadly weekend shooting. According to officials, at least two of the men,  18 year old Ellquin Willimans and 21 year old Devante Wilson have gang ties which authorities believe led to the deadly shooting Sunday at the Hop…

Celebración de la Herencia Hispana celebrates Latin culture Sunday

Columbia, SC ( WOLO) — Image: SC State Museum The South Carolina State Museum is ready for a fiesta and you are invited. The Celebración de la Herencia Hispana, which means a Hispanic Hertiage celebration. Organizers say it’s one way to celebrate Hispanic heritage without having to leave downtown. It takes place this Sunday September 15th, 2019 from Noon-5pm at…

Bill that would ban offshore drilling passes US House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The House approved legislation Wednesday that would permanently bar drilling off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and extend a moratorium on drilling off Florida’s west coast. Coastal lawmakers from both parties said the bills would protect U.S. coasts from drilling that can pollute crucial waters — and lead to disasters such as the 2010 BP spill…

The ‘Zone’ gets a new moniker

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Zone as it was formally known at Williams-Brice now has a new name. today the university announced it will now be known as the founders zone thanks to a partnership between the university and founders federal credit union. The Zone is located on  11 thousand square foot indoor space at the South end zone of…