Author: ABC Columbia Staff

New Columbia Housing Authority board members announced

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Columbia City Council members have appointed four new housing commissioners. Council members discussed the applicants at a special called meeting Tuesday (3/5). The appointments to the Columbia Housing Authority Board of Commissioners were announced Tuesday afternoon.   According to a news release: “City Council members were impressed with the high quality of all applicants, which included…

First nationally sponsored NAACP event held in SC since organization’s boycott over Confederate flag

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – For the first time in nearly 20 years the NAACP is holding regional training in South Carolina. In 2000, the civil rights organization boycotted the state while the Confederate flag flew in front of the State House. Tuesday’s (3/5) event marked the NAACP’S first nationally sponsored event to be held in South Carolina since the boycott…

Lexington Sheriff’s Department need help identifying man

(photo: Lexington County Sheriff’s Department) Lexington, SC (WOLO) — Do you recognize this man? Take a good look at this image from a store surveillance camera. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them identify the person in the image. Authorities say they are working to identify the man as they continue investigating the theft of thousands…

SCE&G sends scam reminder during Consumer Protection week

Cayce, SC (WOLO) — SCE&G, a subsidiary of Dominion Energy is using National Consumer Protection week to remind customers of a scam that often targets energy customers that officials say results in an average loss of $342.00 dollars. The energy company is asking customers to remember a few things that may help keep them protected. Scammers are not aware of…