Photo: KCSO Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Deputies in Kershaw county are investigating what led up to a deadly shooting Wednesday night. Investigators say around 9:30 they received a call from a man on Longtown Rd. who said he shot a man who was attacking him. Deputies say that man, Johnny Douglas, was taken to the hospital where he later died. Deputies…
(Courtesy: SCEMD) ELGIN, SC (WOLO)– Another Earthquake struck overnight in Elgin, according to SC EMD. The USGS reports a 1.3 magnitude earthquake 2.5 km E of Elgin at 3:17 a.m Thursday. Since December 2021, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division has reported more than 45 earthquakes in the Lugoff-Elgin area. SC EMD says geologists studying earthquakes in Kershaw, believe this…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A Colleton Co. Grand Jury has indicted former attorney Alex Murdaugh on two counts of murder. According to the Attorney General’s Office and SLED, Murdaugh was indicted in connection with the deaths of his wife Maggie and son Paul who were found shot and killed on the family’s property in Colleton Co. on June 7th, 2021. Alan…
Photo:WCIV Colleton Co., S.C. (WCIV)–The Colleton County Grand Jury is convened Thursday morning, and the state’s lead prosecutor in cases involving Alex Murdaugh is at the court house. ABC News 4 has been able to confirm Thursday’s meeting, and that South Carolina Assistant Attorney General Creighton Waters was seen entering the building that morning. ABC News 4’s Anne Emerson called…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There is some good news for your wallet at the pump. Gas prices have dropped again. According to Gas Buddy, the average price in Columbia is $3.95 a gallon. That’s down eleven cents from a week ago. The National average now stands at $4.63 a gallon. You can track Gas Buddy prices here https://www.gasbuddy.com/gasprices/south-carolina/columbia Categories: Local News…
Courtesy: SPD Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Police in Sumter are searching for a missing 16 year-old girl. Investigators say Jalayah Fleming was last seen walking away from her home on Community St. Tuesday after an argument and has not returned. Police say she is about 5’8″, 130lbs. black hair, brown eyes, and wearing a green tank top, blue jean shorts, and…
Parents in need in South Carolina have a new way to apply for child-support services.
Local Living on ABC Columbia is brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at Local Living, Post Malone is coming to Columbia. The singer, songwriter has scheduled a show at Colonial Life Arena. The “Twelve Carat” tour is set for Saturday, October 15th. Tickets are on sale now. The South Carolina State Museum is hosting…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Inflation has put a strain on some households. In Columbia, some people are seeking to pawn items as a way to make ends meet. “In this day and time its tough with food prices and gas prices especially. We’re getting a lot o people coming in with good items to pawn and we’re helping them as…
Beginning this Saturday, a new three digit suicide and crisis lifeline will be available for callers nationwide.
By dialing 9-8-8 on any phone, instead of the previously used ten digit number, free and confidential support will be provided for anyone in distress or experiencing a crisis twenty four hours a day and seven days a week.
