Author: ABC Columbia Staff

More than a 100 people look for their zen at the Columbia Airport

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  Flying can be stressful, and the Columbia Metropolitan Airport offered a little zen! More than 125 people took part in International Yoga Day at the airport. the event included lessons in stress. Five 45-minute classes were offered near the departure gates. Organizers say there is also chair yoga for those getting ready to catch a flight….

Timothy Jones Jr. files appeal of murder conviction and death sentence

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Attorneys for the South Carolina man convicted of murdering his five children have appealed the rulings to the state Supreme Court. Timothy Jones Jr. was found guilty on June 4 and sentenced to death just over a week later. In the notice of appeal to the Supreme Court, Jones’ attorneys referenced Judge Griffith denying the defense’s…

Family of Columbia man killed during storm speaks out

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The severe weather brought down many trees across the Midlands, one of them was outside the victim’s home just north of downtown Columbia. The coroners office confirmed the death, telling ABC Columbia News 61-year-old William George Lebby died after getting hit by a fallen tree during the height of the storm. The accident happened around four-thirty…