Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Kindergartners rushed off school bus before it’s engulfed in flames

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Five and six-year-old children were on their way to a field trip when their bus caught fire Monday (3/18). Richland District 2 school officials confirmed the incident happened Monday morning in Blythewood. The group of kindergarten students from were heading to a field trip at Blythewood’s Camp Discovery. School officials say students, teachers, and chaperones were…

Columbia PD arrests DUI suspect accused of injuring motorcyclist, fire recruit

(Photo: CPD) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department has arrested 35 year old Kenneth Smith and charged him with felony DUI in connection with a January traffic crash that landed both the driver and one of two people police say he hit in the hospital. Authorities say the incident took place along I-77 and Bluff Road.  Officials  say…

5 things to know ahead of March Madness games coming to Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – For the first time in 40 years the NCAA men’s basketball tournament will be played in Columbia. With that in mind, “Experience Columbia” released five things you need to know before next week’s games: There are many convenient parking options to help basketball fans participate in the festivities with ease. Free Park & Ride is available with satellite…

6th tornado confirmed during damaging March 3rd storms

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – NWS officials have confirmed a sixth tornado touched down in the Midlands earlier this month. The service says surveys at Fort Jackson found damage consistent with an EF-1 tornado. Several tornadoes and strong winds uprooted trees and damaged houses throughout the midlands on March 3. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews