Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Local law enforcement find unique ways to host ‘National Night Out’

Richland County and Sumter are among the departments that went ahead with the annual event

  Image: RCSD (Richland Co., WOLO) —Coronavirus has altered a lot of things we’ve grown accustomed to including, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s ‘National Night Out’ celebration. ‘National Night Out’ is usually held each August by law enforcement across the county. ‘National Night Out’ gives law enforcement the chance to connect with neighbors, and Tuesday night Richland County didn’t let…

Irmo man gets 40 years for 2019 murder of Lexington woman

Joseph Henry is charged with Murder and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime

Image: LCSD Lexington, SC (WOLO) –The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says an Irmo man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, with no chance of parole for a 2019 murder. During a jury trial held in Lexington County, two people testified that while riding in the car with 30 year old Joseph Randolph Henry, and the victim 25 year…

City of Columbia wants feedback on outdated revision plan

City officials say the current rezoning map is more than 40 years old and needs to be streamlined

(Courtesy: City of Columbia) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The city of Columbia wants your feedback on their plans to revise the current rezoning map that’s more than 40 years old. City officials say the the goal of this process is to make the outdated zoning plan more modern and streamline in in order to foster future growth. At the same…

Orangeburg authorities search for home invasion suspect

Authorities say the incident took place along Baugh street September 21

Image: Composite sketch provided by OCSO Orangeburg Co., SC (WOLO) — Authorities say they are hoping you can help them identify and locate a man wanted in connection to a home invasion that took place September 21. According to Orangeburg County Sheriff’s the suspect is accused of going to a home on Baugh street home and assaulting the couple inside…

City of Columbia needs feedback on revision of zoning map

Columbia City Council members will take questions and concerns over the next two weeks

(Courtesy: City of Columbia) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The city of Columbia wants your feedback on their plans to revise the current rezoning map that’s more than 40 years old. City officials say the the goal of this process is to make the outdated zoning plan more modern and streamline in in order to foster future growth. At the same…

AT&T customers face widespread outages Monday

The provider was down for several hours Monday morning

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you were having issues connection to the internet or making a call on your cell phone Monday and you have AT&T for service, you weren’t alone. AT&T and first net customers reported numerous widespread outages in our area Monday morning and across the state affecting mobile phone services. The areas with outages include Columbia, Greenville…

Blue Flour closes Main street location permanently

The eatery known for its coffee, and baked goods says they have fallen victim to COVID-19 and will not reopen

Image: Blue Flour Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The coronavirus pandemic is still having a ripple effect on businesses through out the country and right here in the Capitol city. The Blue Flour Bakery which has been closed since the outbreak started to rear its head in Columbia says the lights will remain off and doors closed. While the bakery says…