Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Kohl’s donation ensures no child is turned away from the Lexington YMCA

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – The Lexington YMCA hosted its annual Kohl’s Kids Day Wednesday. The event celebrates the nine years Kohl’s has helped provide scholarships for families and children who need financial assistance. Over the last decade Kohl’s has donated almost $200,000, allowing the Y to never turn anyone away because of their inability to pay. According to Paul Sadler,…

SC woman wearing headphones hit and killed by train

ELGIN, SC (WOLO) – A woman died Wednesday (6/12) afternoon after she was hit by a train in Elgin. The Kershaw County Coroner says Olivia Matheson-Brazell, 26, was trying to cross the tracks near Kelly Lane when she was hit. A 9-1-1 call was made by CSX at 1:14 p.m. The Coroner says the victim was wearing headphones and it…

Driver suspected of fleeing checkpoint accused in Orangeburg state trooper hit and run

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — Authorities are asking the public for their help after a state trooper was injured by a car fleeing a checkpoint. At approximately 11 Monday night authorities say the driver of the Honda seen here fled a drivers license checkpoint at Langley Road in Orangeburg County and hit a state trooper resulting in great bodily injury. If…

New Apartments open in the Five Points old Claussen’s Bakery

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — There is now a new option for anyone looking to live in five points. Tuesday afternoon City of Columbia officials were on hand for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Caussen’s Boutique Studio apartments. The apartments are located in the old Claussen’s Bakery building a historic structure along on Greene Street. Officials say rent will run…

Foul play not ruled out as cause of deadly Orangeburg car fire

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is still working to detemine what led to a car fire that claimed the lives of two people early Tuesday morning. Authorities say SC Highway Patrol, along with their MAIT team and the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety responded to the incident around 5:40AM just off of Ridgewood drive. Officials say…

Beyond Meat introduces new, “meatier” plant-based burger patty

(CNN) – A popular meatless burger patty is about to get even “meatier.” Beyond Meat, the plant-based protein company, said its new version of its beyond burger looks, tastes and cooks even more like beef. The improved patty uses coconut oil and cocoa butter to create a marbling effect to make the patty’s texture mimic real meat more closely. It…