Presidential candidates gear up for weekend visit to the Midlands
South Carolina will be the center of the political universe this weekend when 22 Democratic candidates come for two major events.
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Columbia City Council drafting gun reform laws
City leaders are working on gun reform laws in hopes to keep the deadly weapon out of the wrong hands.
SC Troopers to increase patrols during “100 Deadliest Days of Summer”
Troopers are increasing their patrols to be on the lookout for distracted drivers during what they call the deadliest days of summer.
Midlands family speaks out after home burglarized for second time, suspects wanted
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia police are seeking the public’s help finding a man wanted for burglarizing a Midlands home. The incident happened on May 24th in the 1600 block of Bradley Drive. Police say the two suspects stole several electronics from the home. One of the two suspects have been identified as Kemaray Brant. The homeowners tell ABC Columbia that this is…
Two dead in apparent murder-suicide in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Two people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Richland County on Saturday. The incident happened in the 400 block of Summit Townes Way at 8:00 p.m. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said Nivia N. Johnson,38, and David C. Bailey,39, died at the scene. An autopsy indicated that Johnson died from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper…
107-year-old World War II veteran shares his experience at D-Day event
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Dozens of people got to meet and greet some of America’s heroes in Columbia Saturday. The National Guard hosted a D-day event at the South Carolina Military Museum. The event recognized World War II veterans. Many of the veterans signed posters and military memorabilia. ABC Columbia spoke to a 107-year-old veteran about what it means to have people…
Kamala Harris defends criminal justice record during speech in Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Presidential candidate Kamala Harris was back in the Midlands Saturday for the states NAACP Freedom Fund Celebration. Harris was this years keynote speaker. She took time to defend her record as a prosecutor and spoke about how her background in law enforcement is her greatest strength against President Trump. Categories: Local News, News, Politics
Man sent to hospital after incident at Earlewood Park, Columbia PD investigating
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Columbia police are investigating an incident at Earlewood Park that sent one man to the hospital. Officials say on Saturday around 4:45 p.m. a bystander came across a man who had injuries to his upper torso. The victim was transported by EMS to a local hospital to be treated for his injures. According to police the victim’s injures are…
Latta police looking for missing elderly woman
LATTA,SC (WOLO)- An elderly woman has been reported missing by the Latta Police Department. Jaxie Rogers,85, was last seen on June 7th at 2:07 p.m. leaving the IGA on Richardson Street in Latta, according to police. Police also say Rogers was possibly spotted in North Carolina at 3:30 p.m. She is described as 5’4 weighing 110 pounds. She was seen…
Man Charged with Felony DUI in crash that seriously injured a Lexington deputy
LEXINGTON, SC (SC)-A man is being charged with Felony DUI after crashing head on into a Lexington county deputies truck Saturday morning. The wreck happened around 5:55 a.m. on South Lake Drive and Paps road. Troopers say Deputy Roy Hall was driving on South Lake Drive when a car driven by Michael Jordan Nichols,36, hit the deputy head on. Officials…
