Today’s Forecast
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Author: ABC Columbia Staff
Woman accused of assaulting Comet bus driver arrested
RCSD searches for woman accused of assaulting Comet bus driver on a surveillance camera
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says a woman that was captured on video assaulting a Comet bus driver in April was arrested.
Gov. McMaster tours Midlands plant that makes face shields for service industry
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Governor Henry McMaster toured a 3-D printing facility that ABC Columbia profiled this week for making masks to protect those in the service industry. Z-Verse in West Columbia plans to produce about 200,000 z-shield flex’s per day. The face shield is reusable and washable and helps protect both the staff and customers say company officials. Right now, the…
Columbia City Council asks Congress for rental assistance program
The measure asking Congress to help people pay their rent passed unanimously by city council members
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The City of Columbia is asking the federal government to help people pay their rent. City Council is requesting Congress implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The resolution was introduced by councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine, and voted on by members ultimately passing unanimously. @CityofColumbia City Council working for working people: Councilwoman @TIDEVINE introduced a resolution urging…
Coroner identifies victim killed in Lexington crash
SC Highway Patrol continues to investigate the deadly crash
Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington County Coroner has identified the victim killed in a deadly crash officials say took place around 3 a.m. Thursday morning. Margret Fisher says 24 year old Cody David Moody of Pelion was pronounced dead on the scene after dying as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. The South Carolina Highway Patrol say…
Two men are behind bars after motel search uncovers drugs, weapons
RCSD says they discovered various types of drugs, and a stolen gun
Image: Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has arrested two men after a motel drug bust uncovers various illegal narcotics and a weapon. After an investigation, deputies were able to get a search warrant for a room at the Super 8 Motel located at 5321 Forest Drive. Once inside the room,…
Task force meets to discuss SC Schools: ‘accelerateED’
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The ‘accelerateED’ task force continued its efforts on Thursday to find a way to safely re-open schools. The online meeting focused on concerns parents have raised about when and how the reopening procedure will take place. Specifically, results of an on-line survey of parents, conducted by the group. Categories: Local News, State Tags: Superintendent of Education
Road rage suspect seen on dash cam using pipe to damage victim’s windows
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Authorities hope to identify a man seen on camera during a road rage incident in Richland County this week. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says it happened May 13th, around 1:40 p.m., on Garners Ferry Road near Lower Richland High School. Road rage incident caught on camera 5/13. (RCSD) In the video you see a black…
Some green spaces in Columbia closed because of the pandemic will reopen
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Some places to get outside in Columbia that have been closed because of the pandemic will reopen. The city announced several greenways and trails will open from sunrise to sunset, effective immediately. These will be places to get out and go for a walk as parks and their facilities will remain closed. Social distancing guidelines will…
Sumter woman last seen leaving her daughter’s home vanishes
Sheriff's say the 55 year old mother has not been seen since May 6
Image: SCSO Sumter, SC (WOLO) —-The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating a missing mother they say has not been seen since May 6, exactly one week ago. Officials say 55 year old Valeri Magazine was last seen leaving her daughter’s Ashby Road home around midnight. Officials say Magazine was with an ‘unknown’ person. Magazine is described as…
