Fmr. Columbia Police chief pleads guilty to gun and drug charge in federal court
The U.S. Attorney Office says the former Columbia Police chief has entered from a non-guilty to guilty plea in U.S. District Court.
Author: ABC Columbia Staff
West Columbia welcomes new roof top eatery
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) — There’s a new hang out set to open their doors in West Columbia and you may notice it the next time you drive by the Meeting street, 201 meeting street to be exact. Black Rooster, which is the newest operation from Bourbon owner Kristian Niemi, and the first non-residential tenant in Brookland, is opening a…
Inmate found dead inside cell at Tyger River
Columbia , SC (WOLO)— The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) police services is trying to determine how an inmate died in his cell. According to SCDC Police Services they are investigating inmate James Roy Prator, Jr. (scdc# 373568) who they officials say was found unresponsive in his cell at Tyger River correctional Tuesday. His death is believed to be a…
Animal rights group ‘PETA’ plan UniverSoul circus opening night protest
(Image:PETA.org /Logo) Columbia, S.C.— Armed with signs proclaiming, “UniverSoul: End Cruel Animal Acts Now,” a group of PETA supporters plan to stand in front of the Benedict Stadium on UniverSoul Circus’ opening-night performance here in Columbia in protest. The protest of the 4 day show is slated to take place Wednesday August 7th, at 6PM At the intersection of…
Congressman Clyburn visits UofSC’s “Justice for All” exhibit ahead of closing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The University of South Carolina’s civil rights exhibit has drawn thousands of guests since its opening earlier this year. Congressman Jim Clyburn, who’s activism and leadership has helped shape civil rights in South Carolina, was there to celebrate the success and impact the libraries exhibit has had. The doors on the “Justice for All” exhibit will…
Man wanted for forcing woman to ATM at gunpoint
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Richland County deputies need help identifying a man they say forced a woman to withdraw money from an ATM at gunpoint. On July 29 the victim says the man came to the woman’s home on Bush River Road, demanded cash and forced the her into his black BMW. Investigators say he then drove her at gunpoint…
Lexington man arrested after being accused of shooting a woman in the face
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a man after being accused of shooting a woman in his driveway.
SCDC investigate deadly fight between inmates at Broad River Corrections Institution
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) are investigating a fight that turned deadly in a jail Monday. Authorities say 43 year-old Damon Doyle was killed yesterday during an altercation with another inmate at Broad River Correctional Institution. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is also investigating the incident. Following the death of another South Carolina inmate…
UniverSoul circus returns to Columbia
(Image: UniverSoul Logo) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s back!!!! The circus that brings just as much excitement as it does soul. Creator, Cedric Walker says he came up with the idea of a circus that was a little different than the norm, that would capture the attention and the hearts of children and adults alike with one goal, entertaining the…
‘Super Jumper’ trampoline recalled after nearly 100 reported injuries
Image: Consumer Product Safety Commission) Columbia,SC (WOLO) —— This recall involves Super Jumper 14-foot trampolines, and 14-foot and 16-foot combo trampolines with enclosures the Consumer Product Commission says was sold without reinforcement clamps. The Super Jumper logo is printed on the center of the trampolines’ mat. The trampolines have a black mat, gold springs and a blue pad covering the…
