Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Jones execution could be delayed due to current SC law

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) —- One thing that will delay Jones’ execution, aside from the lengthy appeals process, is the unavailability of the drugs used in lethal injections. Part of the reason no one has been executed in South Carolina in eight years is because the supply of lethal injection drugs have expired and prison officials have been unable to…

Sumter home owner arrested after 27 dogs removed from suspected dog fighting ring

(Photo Courtesy: Sumter Co. Sheriff’s Office) Sumter Co., SC (WOLO) —   The Sumter County Sheriff’s office says they “discovered and dismantled” what they believed to be a major dog fighting operation along Lowder Road. According to deputies,  they were going to the home to serve an outstanding bench warrant, but when they arrived at the home they say they found…

Happy International Axe Throwing Day!

(Photo Courtesy: Craft Axe Throwing) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Here’s one day you may have never considered celebrating, but now you have an excuse to. It’s International Axe Throwing Day, and one local company is opening their doors so you can let your inhibitions fly, responsibly that is. Craft Axe Throwing is inviting some members of the community to celebrate…

Documentary takes a closer look at long term effects of trauma

RICHLAND CO, SC. (WOLO) — Richland Library invited the community out to take a closer look at the long term effects of trauma. Wednesday night’s event was centered around the documentary, ‘Resilience’ which focuses on traumatic childhood experiences, community leaders engaged in ways to help the community’s youth turn such adversities into helpful tools in today’s world. The discussion was…

Operation Broken Heart puts more than 1,000 suspected child predators behind bars

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The Attorney General’s Office says three dozen suspected child predators were arrested as a part of “Operation Broken Heart”. Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Wednesday that the state’s Internet Crimes against Children Task Force arrested 36 people in the nationwide effort. Across the country, Wilson says more than 17 hundred suspected predators have been arrested. To find…