Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster and state health officials will update the state’s response to COVID-19 at 4pm Wednesday according to a press release from the governor’s office. ABC Columbia News will carry the news conference live on air and on our Facebook page. Categories: Local News, News, State
Kairon Bramsen Courtesy: Steven Bramsen Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Police say 14 month old Kairon Bramsen is in critical condition at the Augusta Burn Center in Georgia. His father, Steven Bramsen has set up a GoFundMe to help pay for the Kairon’s medical costs. Kairon was still inside the car when Columbia Police say his mother 23 year old Caylin Watson…
Photo: Elijah Nixon Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Columbia police are investigating a deadly Monday afternoon shooting. Investigators say around 1pm Monday a man was found unresponsive at a home on Edison St. Police say they are questioning a man in connection with the shooting but so far no arrests have been made. If you have any information on this incident call…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Some Midlands students will have access to weekend meals. Richland School District One announced Friday that beginning Monday it will supply families with enough meals to get through seven days. The previous meal distribution only covered five. For more information on the district’s meal plan including distribution sites go to www.richlandone.org Categories: Local News, News, Richland
Photo courtesy SCSO Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Sumter deputies say a suspect is in custody after a stolen dog was recovered from his property and reunited with its family. Investigators say Shawn Prescott, 43, is charged with receiving stolen goods and ill treatment of animals on March 13th. In the process of preparing the dog named Diesel for adoption it was…
Courtesy: SCDC Bishopville, S.C. (WOLO)– A spokesperson for the state Department of Corrections says a man is in custody for throwing two footballs filled with contraband onto the grounds at Lee Correctional Institution. Officials say Rodney Tate, 21, is charged with furnishing contraband to a prisoner and criminal conspiracy. According to a department spokesperson the balls were filled with tobacco,…
Courtesy:CFD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia firefighters responded to a house fire Friday afternoon. Firefighters say just after 1pm they responded to a home on Spring Point Dr. in the Wood Lake subdivision. Officials say the fire began in the attic and spread through the roof. No one was hurt in the fire. The cause remains under investigation. Just after…
Photo: Rob Dew Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Mast General Store announced Wednesday it plans to re-open its stores in phases later this month. According to a press release the retailer’s Columbia location will once again be open for shoppers on May 28th. “The safety and well-being of both our customers and our employees are at the foundation of our plans,” said…
Courtesy: Sumter Co. Sheriff’s Office Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Sumter deputies are searching for a runaway teenager. Investigators say Ja’Shawn Wilson, 15, was last seen May 11th leaving his home on North Wise Dr. Deputies say Wilson has a mental health condition and has not been taking his medicine. If you know where he is call the Sumter Co. Sheriff’s Dept….
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Pageant hopefuls will have to wait until June of 2021 to vie for the title of Miss South Carolina or Miss Teen South Carolina. According to a press release, the unanimous decision was reached Tuesday by the Board of Directors of the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization. The decision was made in accordance with guidelines released Friday by…
