Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Convicted sex offender gets 25 years for Lexington Kidnapping, Assault, and Carjacking

(Photo Courtesy: Eleventh Circuit Solicitor) Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Eleventh Circuit Solicitor announced the sentence for a Gilbert man they say plead guilty to kidnapping and assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct against a 21 year old woman in Lexington County. The Eleventh Circuit Solicitor’s office alleges 47 year old Christoper Jody Jennings of Gilbert is a…

Swansea boil water advisory put in place Friday is lifted

Swansea, SC (WOLO) — Several areas in the Town of Swansea that were placed under a water boil advisory Friday May 10th, 2019, are in the clear. The water boil advisory has been lifted and residents in the impacted areas are now able to consume their water without having to boil it first.  The water department says contractors accidentally punctured…

Lexington County Coroner identifies child fatally shot in reported home invasion

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Lexington County Coroner says it has identified a child who was fatally shot during a reported home invasion off Cedar Vale Drive. According to Coroner Margaret Fisher, an eight-year-old resident of the home, Mason Hanahan, was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at an area hospital as the result of an apparent gunshot wound. Mason Hanahan was…

Columbia Police detain male in connection with Greene St Arson, properties owned by SC Governor

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police announced they, along with Columbia Fire Investigators and SLED, have arrested 21 year old Frank John Wilberding in connection with the Greene Street fire Tuesday morning. According to Columbia Police, Wilberding was taken into custody just before noon at the intersection of Greene and Laurel streets, Tuesday May, 14th, 2019. Authorities say Wilberding has been…

Palmetto Health – USC opens new walk-in medical clinic

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Palmetto Health -USC Medical Group is expanding and offering same day options and  medical care to patients who do not have access to it thanks to their new Walk-In clinic. The new facility will replace the former mobile clinic becoming a permanent fixture on the Prisma Health Richland Hospital campus at 9 Richland Medical Park Drive,…

Wireless phone charging pad recalled for possible burn hazard

(Photo: US Consumer Product Safety Commission ) Imagine Nation Books/Collective Goods is recalling 64,000 of their Pro Charge Power Wireless Charging Pad and Sharper Image Wireless Charging Pad. The company has received 10 reports of the wireless charging pads overheating that has led to minor damage to furniture or bedding. The Pro Charge Power Wireless Charging Pad is SKU # 74655…