Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Surveillance video released of Shakespeare Road robbery

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – We’re getting a better look at the men suspected in an armed robbery Thursday (12/21) on Shakespeare Road. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department released the surveillance video showing the men robbing the G&T Food Mart. One of the suspects fired a shot while leaving the business but no one was injured. If you have any information…

Deebo Samuel helps surprise kids with bikes

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Deebo Samuel, USC’s former wide receiver, paired up with the Columbia Police Department and Columbia Parks and Recreation to give 50 deserving children presents a bit early this year. Each kid received a bike and helmet for having perfect attendance in school, good academic performance or behavior. This was part of Academy Sports and Outdoors annual…

6 teenagers arrested in Orangeburg County apartments on drug charges

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – Six teenagers accused of selling drugs were arrested in an Orangeburg County apartment complex just after a community safety meeting. Zyquavian Frazier, 17, Ziyon McKnight, 18, Jaquavian Kelly, 19, along with two 16-year-olds all face charges of intent to distribute marijuana after investigators say they stopped the car because it was unknown to the area. Deputies…

Fairfield County man arrested for child porn

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A Midlands man is in custody accused of distributing child pornography. Investigators with the Attorney General’s Office say John Luffman of Fairifield County was arrested Wednesday (12/19) and charged with four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. If convicted, he faces up to 40 years in prison. Categories: Local News, News Tags: SCNews

SC legislation will be introduced to make it illegal to lure children into vehicles

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – As it stands right now, it is not illegal in South Carolina to attempt to lure a child into a car. Two lawmakers are trying to change that in the upcoming legislative session. Representatives Lee Hewitt of Georgetown and Nancy Mace of Charleston filed a bill this week in response to multiple attempts of child luring…