Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Military families get a huge Starbucks salute with new store

Soldiers line up in an undated stock photo. Columbia, SC (WOLO)  —  Tuesday Starbucks dedicated a military family store in Columbia. The new Starbucks location is at 9007 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223. All of the stores created across the country have been strategically placed near military installations. The military family store is part of Starbucks military commitment that started in…

SC Attorney General cracks down on illegal robocalls

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is pushing to give robocalls the dial tone. Tuesday June 25th, 2019, Alan Wilson took part in a nationwide campaign aimed at building public awareness to fight illegal robocalls. Officials say the social media campaign is part of “Operation Call it Quits,” a joint effort to put a stop on…

Ariana Grande set to perform in Columbia in December

(photo courtesy: Colonial Life Arena) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning pop-star Ariana Grande will be heading to the city’s capitol in December. Ariana Grande announced in a tweet on Thursday about the additional dates added to the “Sweetener World Tour”.  She’s expected to perform in Columbia on December 3 at the Colonial Life Arena during the 19…

Orangeburg County murder suspect arrested for June 15 deadly shooting

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – A murder suspect has been arrested for a deadly shooting on June 15 off Edisto Drive near Orangeburg. Leroy Bowers, 35, has been charged with one count each of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting on Fourth Avenue around 11:00 p.m. June 15….

City of Columbia parks help teens cool off with Dive-In Movie

Maxcy Gregg Pool Columbia SC (WOLO) — It is officially summer and there’s no doubt it feels like it outside. The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is trying helping area teenagers bring a little “chill” to their summer break with the return of their annual summer teen program. Beginning Friday June 28th, 2019 the City will kick off Dive-In Movie…

Composite sketch of possible Blossom street suspect released

    (Photo Courtesy: CPD) Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The Columbia Police Department says they have a  composite sketch of what a possible suspect may look like from a recent shooting. Authorities say they are hoping someone recognizes the image that can help in their effort to track down a suspected gunman. CPD says the image was drawn by a forensic…

Richland welcomes new rifle and pistol shooting range

(Photo Courtesy: SCDNR) Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — Residents in the Midlands now have a chance to enjoy a new rifle and pistol range that just opened its doors last week in Richland County. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) held a grand opening ceremony for the Wateree Rifle and Pistol Range last  June 21st, 2019. According to…