Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Man suspected of planting pipe bomb at courthouse admits guilt in court

PICKENS CO., SC (WOLO) — The man suspected of planting pipe bombs on a county courthouse admitted to doing it during a court appearance in a Greenville County courthouse Wednesday morning. Just three days after the Pickens County Police Department, ATF, Bomb Squad, responded to 214 East Main Street where two pipe bombs detonated outside the Pickens County courthouse. Authorities…

Man accused of repeatedly punching woman, slamming SUV into man who intervened

(Photo: Sumter Police Department/ David L. Hill) SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – The Sumter Police Department say they arrested 31 year old David Hill who is accused of Domestic Violence in the 2nd degree, Attempted Murder, and two counts of Assaulting an Officer while resisting Arrest. Authorities say Hill was taken into custody after they were called to what police say…

RCSD searches for woman they want to question in recorded restaurant brawl

(Photo: RCSD) RICHLAND CO, SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for your help identifying a woman captured on video during a fight at the Baker’s Sports Bar & Grill located on Two Notch Road. Authorities say they would like to question her in connection to an assault investigation. Deputies say the incident took place at the…

Free pet clinic for low income families, homeless

(Photo: Street Dog Coalition) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) —A local coalition is making it their mission to help low income residents, and those who are homeless, to get free clinical medical care for their furry family members. Those who choose to attend will get to have their animals vaccinated for free, have physical exams, parasite control, will be given pet food,…

Gamecocks and Bi-Lo part ways after 3 decades

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Say goodbye to the Gamecock Bi-Lo. If you’ve driven down Devine street lately you may have noticed the Gamecock is missing from the front of the Bi-Lo store and from its other signs. A spokesperson for the company released a statement to ABC Columbia News saying quote, “Effective July 1st,  we ended our partnership with the…

Founder of ‘Bikers for Trump’ to run for Congress

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (WOLO) — A low-country chainsaw artist and founder of the group “Bikers for Trump” is running for Congress. Chris Cox says he’s stepping down as head of the national organization to focus on campaigning against Democrat Joe Cunningham in 2020. While this is the first time Cox has run for political office of any kind, he is…