Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Orangeburg County murder suspect arrested for June 15 deadly shooting

Jun 25, 2019 5:15 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – A murder suspect has been arrested for a deadly shooting on June 15 off Edisto Drive near Orangeburg. Leroy Bowers, 35, has been charged with one count each of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting on Fourth Avenue around 11:00 p.m. June 15….

Possible Hepatitis A exposure at Midlands Hardee’s restaurant

Jun 25, 2019 5:07 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

SC Department of Health and Environmental Control says customers who at a local fast food restaurant in Columbia might have been exposed to the hepatitis A virus.

City of Columbia parks help teens cool off with Dive-In Movie

Jun 25, 2019 12:30 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Maxcy Gregg Pool Columbia SC (WOLO) — It is officially summer and there’s no doubt it feels like it outside. The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is trying helping area teenagers bring a little “chill” to their summer break with the return of their annual summer teen program. Beginning Friday June 28th, 2019 the City will kick off Dive-In Movie…

SC lawmakers return for one day special session on budget vetoes

Jun 25, 2019 6:55 AM EDT

Associated Press, ABC Columbia Staff,

South Carolina lawmakers are returning to the Capitol before the 2020 session starts in January today for a one-day session.

Leaders from both parties react to the fish fry, convention

Jun 24, 2019 8:34 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Leaders from both parties say the events revealed a lot about the candidates and the state.

Composite sketch of possible Blossom street suspect released

Jun 24, 2019 8:31 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

(Photo Courtesy: CPD) Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The Columbia Police Department says they have a composite sketch of what a possible suspect may look like from a recent shooting. Authorities say they are hoping someone recognizes the image that can help in their effort to track down a suspected gunman. CPD says the image was drawn by a forensic…

Richland welcomes new rifle and pistol shooting range

Jun 24, 2019 6:23 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

(Photo Courtesy: SCDNR) Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — Residents in the Midlands now have a chance to enjoy a new rifle and pistol range that just opened its doors last week in Richland County. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) held a grand opening ceremony for the Wateree Rifle and Pistol Range last June 21st, 2019. According to…