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New parking ordinance has Irmo residents split on the issue

  IRMO, S.C. (WOLO)– A new city ordinance is making it harder for people to park at their own home. Many citizens say they are outraged the city is telling them where they can and cannot park; while others are saying this could not have happened soon enough. “I think it’s really bull-crap to be honest,” Kayla Billingsley said, an Irmo resident. …

Burglary suspect armed and wearing full armor, Lexington Sheriff says

John Wayne McFatter Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – A North man faces multiple charges in connection with a burglary and an encounter with a man inside an Edmund Highway residence. 27-year-old John Wayne McFatter has been charged with assault and battery, burglary, petit larceny, possessing a weapon during a violent crime and wearing body armor during a burglary, according to arrest…

Columbia Police Hosts National Night Out ‘Kick off’

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Taking back the night from Crime. Friday, the Columbia Police Department will host the 11th Annual National Night Out kick off. It will take place from 6pm-9pm at Spirit Communications Park. You can join the ABC Columbia team by watching live on air and online. Categories: Local News, News Tags: national night out

Report: Police say Ex-leader of state’s GOP says he killed dog on God’s command

SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. (AP) – Police say the former head of South Carolina’s Republican Party told them he killed his mother’s dog because God told him to do so. Simpsonville police officers tell news outlets that Todd Kincannon also said he was the second coming of Jesus Christ. Authorities say the 37-year-old Kincannon was arrested last week after he choked, stabbed…

Kroger to Launch Online Grocery

CNN- Online grocery delivery is becoming popular, first Amazon then Walmart. Now another grocery chain is looking for a piece of the pie. Kroger, the largest grocery chain in the United State, is launching its Direct Home Delivery Service called “Kroger Ship” The service will start off in Cincinati, Houston, Louisville, and Nashville with hopes to expand to more markets…

18-year-old arrested for her baby’s death by child abuse

Tyasia Lambright (OCSO) ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – A teenager has been arrested for the death of an infant in Orangeburg County. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Tyasia Lambright, 18, was charged with homicide by child abuse. An arrest warrant says Monday (7/30) night, a one-month-old was brought to the hospital suffering from cardiac arrest and had swollen eyes. An 18-year-old…

Save Big Bucks With Back-to-School Shopping during Tax Free Weekend

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Ready to save some green when doing back-to-school shopping? Well, this is your weekend! Some stores say they prepare for the tax-free weekend just like it is Black Friday! “I think we learn every year from the previous year. So we have the right items in stock and we’re ready for it,” Tye Rather said, store…

Federal Judge says lawsuit over temporary rate cut can proceed

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A federal judge has refused to end a lawsuit over a temporary rate cut for customers of a private South Carolina utility still paying for two abandoned nuclear reactors. Judge Michelle Childs’ ruling Thursday still leaves open the possibility the 15 percent rate reduction passed by state lawmakers could be halted before it goes on South…