Porch pirate steals package from Spartanburg woman’s porch with 9 tarantulas in it, report says
Woman says package was stolen Friday on Judd Street
A porch pirate in the upstate may think twice before stealing anymore packages.
Author: ABC Columbia Staff
World of Creativity series: Artists for Africa
(Image: Artists for Africa (A4A) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Art Center continue it’s Worlds of Creativity series. This time taking a trip journey to see Artists of Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support for Anno’s Africa, a non-profit organization which brings arts classes to children in Kenya. Local artists based here in South Carolina are coming…
You may not get that $125 from Equifax because an “unexpected” amount of people opted for the cash payment
(WOLO) – The FTC is warning people that they may not get the $125 payment they opted for after being affected by Equifax’s 2017 data breach. It says an unexpected amount of interest in the cash payment may mean consumers who chose this option might end up getting far less than the expected amount. The Federal Trade Commission announced the…
City of Columbia extends entry date for t-shirt design contest
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO) —The City of Columbia wants to getting ready to see if you have the skills to create art for good cause. The City of Columbia is hosting their first ever Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer T-shirt Design Contest. The contest is open to any talented artists who are interested in creating a t-shirt that will represent the fight…
Chipotle celebrates national avocado day with free guacamole
(photo: ABC file) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — If you are a fan of Chipotle but not big on paying extra for a little guacamole, then you’re going to love this! One popular chain is giving customers a chance to order the specialty item free of charge, but just for one day only. The fast Mexican food restaurant says they will…
N. Columbia Business Association to unveil NOMA Time Capsule, Robot Trail
(Image: NCBA/Studio 2LR) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — The North Columbia Business Association and Studio 2LR is getting ready to bury and preserve the pieces of what will one day be a part of Columbia’s history. The two groups are expected to unveil the NOMA Time Capsule and Robot Trail to highlight the past, present and future during a celebration that…
Duo arrested on drug charges after complaints at Knights Inn motel
Lexington Co, SC (WOLO) — Lexington county deputies have arrested a man and woman at a motel after receiving complaints of drug activity at the Knights Inn on Airport Boulevard. Mark Jeffcoat is charged with Trafficking Meth and Possession of Marijuana and Sandra Raphael is charged with Possession of Ecstasy and Distribution of Meth after deputies saw packaging and a…
‘Operation Palmetto Cleanup’ lands nearly 200 offenders behind bars
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) —The Department of Probation, Pardon, and Parole (SCDPPPS) had a busy week last week. According to the agency, 48 warrant teams, and 44 different federal, state and county law enforcement agencies from across the state helped conduct the sweep rounding up 175 offenders in part of an initiative called “Operation Palmetto Cleanup”. The statewide program was part…
Orangeburg cell phone thief caught on camera stealing iPhones
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – Surveillance cameras in an Orangeburg business recorded a man stealing several smartphones on multiple occasions. Person suspected of stealing iPhones from an Orangeburg business. (OCSO) The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office released pictures Tuesday of the man they say got away with an iPhone X one day and came back three days later to steal more. The…
RCSD arrests woman accused of taking more than $100k from church bank account
RICHLAND CO., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a woman on charges of exploitation and obtaining property by false pretenses. Authorities say on April 26th, deputies were called to 4875 Forest drive for a claim of bank fraud. Authorities say the bank employee informed them that 40 year old Kizzy Davis claimed she needed to have…
