Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Pedestrian struck, killed on Bush River Rd identified

FILE Columbia,SC  (WOLO)— Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the victim of a deadly accident from Monday night. According to Watts, 45 year old Jessica Stewart was trying to cross the 1200 block of Bush River road just before 8PM Monday night when she was struck by an oncoming car. Stewart of Chapin was pronounced dead at the scene of…

Lottery announces first Powerball winner of 2020 on ABC’s Dick Clark’s NY Rockin’ Eve

Columbia,SC (WOLO)— As many of you get ready to countdown to a new year, others may be starting out 2020 as a millionaire. The winner of the first Powerball Millionaire promotion of the new year will be announced live during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve only right here on ABC. Lottery officials say five Powerball players, chosen during ‘second…

Jill Biden hits SC campaign trail for former V.P.

West Columbia, SC (WOLO) –The former second lady of the United States was in the Midlands December 30th campaigning for her husband. This morning, Jill Biden, wife of former Vice President Joe Biden met with women at the Brookland Baptist Conference Center in West Columbia. Biden says it is critical that women have their  voices heard in the upcoming presidential…

Orangeburg chase leads to one arrest, second suspect sought

Image: OCSO Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — Orangeburg deputies say they are a still searching a woman wanted on warrants and according to authorities is also wanted in connection to a high speed chase. According to Sheriff Leroy Ravenell, December 26th 24 year old Demetrius Hampton was driving a silver Honda when officials say they spotted 32 year old Lakeisha Shuler…