Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Cases of the measles nationwide continues growing

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The measles outbreak in the United States is showing no signs of letting up. As of Friday, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the number of cases has now reached 1,182. While we had been seeing an increase in cases being reported this year, that latest number is still  an increase with an average…

South Carolina ranked third worst state to have a baby

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina is not making the grade when it comes to expanding your family. According to a study published by http://www.wallethub.com/‎ , South Carolina is the third worst state to have a baby. The study was based on numbers like, low birth weights, Obgyn’s per capita, and infant mortality rates. Only Mississippi and Alabama scored lower….

Columbia City Hall glows orange today for gun violence prevention

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The beige City Hall structure along Main street downtown Columbia (1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC) is going to look just a little bit different tonight. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin requested the building be illuminated in the color orange. The move is to recognize what city leaders call a gun violence epidemic happening in 0ur community and…

15th annual “Give to Gain Gala” celebrates Special Olympics

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The community is giving back to South Carolina’s bravest athletes through an annual gala. The 15-th annual “Give to Gain Gala” brings business and community together to celebrate the Special Olympics. The proceeds from the gala go towards building more year round programs for the athletes. Special Olympics South Carolina provides year-round athletic training and…

Dashcam of officers claiming Newberry native, Georgia Southern QB had cocaine on hood of car; it wasn’t

SALUDA COUNTY, SC (WJCL) – Authorities have released dash cam video from an arrest involving starting Georgia Southern Quarterback Shai Werts, who’s from Newberry. Werts was pulled over in Saluda County for speeding when officers noticed a white substance on the hood of his car. Werts adamantly tried to explain to officers it’s not what they think it is. Watch…

“Heartless” is how ex-girlfriend describes man accused in Sumter murder, disappearance of 5 year old

Sumter, SC (WOLO) — All the red flags were there. Allegations of a murder suspect’s abusive past is now coming to light. Daunte Johnson is accused of killing a woman and a five year old girl. Friday night his ex-girlfriend spoke with ABC Columbia’s Morgan Fogarty about the man she describes as “heartless.” Categories: Local News, Sumter