Author: ABC Columbia Staff

DNC warns presidential campaigns not to use ‘Face App’

(CNN) — The Democratic National Committee (DNC)  is warning 20-20 presidential campaigns not to use face-app The Russian developed app allows users to edit pictures in order to make people look older. Its makers say the app’s research and development was done in Russia, but user data does not go through there. Face-app went viral this week, as some celebrities…

Man accused of beating girlfriend after spiking soda with meth, muscle relaxers

COLLETON CO., SC (WOLO) — A Low Country man is accused of drugging his girlfriend and beating her while she was blacked out. 44 year old Roger Peagler is charged Domestic Violence and Aggravated Kidnapping after Colleton County deputies say he spiked his live-in girlfriends soda with meth and muscle relaxers causing her to lose consciousness for several days. Authorities…

Construction along Clemson road may interrupt your end of the week commute

RICHLAND CO., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Transportation Officials are asking drivers who travel through Northeast Richland County are being encouraged to find alternate routes to avoid daylong lane closures related to construction Clemson Road that is expected to begin this week. According to officials, beginning tomorrow (Thursday July 18th, 2019) and the following day ( Friday July 19th,…

Extreme heat forces changes to Mayor’s annual Drills and Skills clinic

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) —For the 10th year in a row, Columbia’s Mayor Steve Benjamin has been hosting area youth for a summer sports camp where they can learn just about every activity from flag football to tennis. The “Drills and Skills” Clinic gives local children a chance to pick up an activity that will not only help them develop…

Former Dreher H.S. Football player turned pro comes home to tackle good works

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — An NFL player that has roots right here in South Carolina came home to give back by taking some time to visit with veterans. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Linebacker Farrington Huguenin met with patients, signed autographs, and took pictures with staff and visitors. Huguenin says as an player  with the National Football League (NFL),  he has an…

Columbia ranks #4 in list of U.S. cities millennials are calling home

ABC Columbia News COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) —  According to a study completed by the company SmartAsset, a closer look at migration patterns show young adults between the ages of 20 and 34 appear to be choosing Columbia, South Carolina as there new home. According to the report, Columbia saw a net influx of 6,554 millennials in 2017, which is 4.95% of…

SC State Museum celebrates 50 year moon anniversary during space week

ABC Columbia COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the historic first moon landing, the South Carolina State Museum is offering free admission for kids age 12 and under during space week. Event organizers say the event kicks off an entire week of space-themed fun at the museum. Those planning to attend can check out the…

SCDC: Prison postal director arrested for giving contraband to inmates

(WOLO) – A postal director at a state prison has been arrested, accused of providing contraband to inmates. According to SCDC, Brenda Wideman provided inmates with food and clothes banned from McCormick Correctional Institution. They say she was paid for cooperating with inmates. Officials say she admitted to knowing of the delivery of tobacco and marijuana to inmates in the…