Author: ABC Columbia Staff

6 teenagers arrested in Orangeburg County apartments on drug charges

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – Six teenagers accused of selling drugs were arrested in an Orangeburg County apartment complex just after a community safety meeting. Zyquavian Frazier, 17, Ziyon McKnight, 18, Jaquavian Kelly, 19, along with two 16-year-olds all face charges of intent to distribute marijuana after investigators say they stopped the car because it was unknown to the area. Deputies…

Fairfield County man arrested for child porn

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A Midlands man is in custody accused of distributing child pornography. Investigators with the Attorney General’s Office say John Luffman of Fairifield County was arrested Wednesday (12/19) and charged with four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. If convicted, he faces up to 40 years in prison. Categories: Local News, News Tags: SCNews

SC legislation will be introduced to make it illegal to lure children into vehicles

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – As it stands right now, it is not illegal in South Carolina to attempt to lure a child into a car. Two lawmakers are trying to change that in the upcoming legislative session. Representatives Lee Hewitt of Georgetown and Nancy Mace of Charleston filed a bill this week in response to multiple attempts of child luring…

Harden street reopened after rush hour closure

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — This was the scene as crew rushed in to work on a cut gas line along Harden Street at Heyward Street right in the middle of rush hour. The Columbia Fire Department says drivers were forced to find alternate routes around the area as they worked in the area for about 2 hours. According to Columbia…