Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Nichols community reliving nightmare of 2016 flooding

NICHOLS, SC (WOLO) – People in the small town of Nichols are reliving a nightmare. Experts say that homes that were flooded during Hurricane Matthew in 2016 will likely be flooded again. Most of the homes in the Pee Dee community were left vacant for months after flood waters rushed in two years ago. In last year’s state budget, lawmakers…

ABC Columbia News update: Florence Relief

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In this ABC Columbia News update we have the latest information on your forecast and how to donate to Columbia Relief for Florence victims. One organization is putting together the relief effort right here in the Midlands. Columbia Relief has set up drop off locations across the area for items storm victims may need. The organization is…

Deputies: Attempted murder suspect shot victim at close range with a shotgun

SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – An attempted murder suspect was arrested Monday (9/17) in Sumter County, two days after deputies say he shot a victim at close range with a shotgun after an argument. Vito Wright, 42, was arrested on several charges including attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted…

Flooding forces SC interstate closure in wake of Florence

DILLON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A 9 mile stretch of I-95 in Dillon County is closed due to flooding from Florence. Department of Transportation officials say I-95 north and south is closed from exit 181 to exit 190. The continued impacts of Hurricane Florence have caused flooding throughout that area. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews