COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Home Town Projects is a newly formed, nonprofit startup. The group is made up of Columbia natives under 30 who want to make a difference in their community. “I wanted to do something to directly effect my community, what I call home. Columbia, South Carolina and I wanted to give back,” said founder Mark Graham. The group…
Gilbert, SC (WOLO)– Skip Price said he was not too nervous when he heard that a manhunt for a fugitive was going on in his neck of the woods Tuesday morning. Price’s cousin lives right across the street and she tells us she is the one who called 911. She works as a nurse and was coming home from her…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–We here at ABC Columbia would like to say thank you those who purchased gifts for 737 children in need. Each year we are proud to partner with the Salvation Army in their effort to make sure every child has at least one gift this holiday season. Parents whose children were on that list can pick up their…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– We now know the name of a man shot and killed Monday afternoon. Richland Co. Coroner Gary Watts says 54 year old Edwin Santana was shot and killed during an incident at Hunter’s Way Apartments at 3pm. The Richland Co. Sheriff’s Dept. is investigating. If you have any information on this shooting call RCSD or Crimestoppers at…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Tuesday, USC recognized the contributions slaves made on the historic campus dating back to the 1800’s. The University of South Carolina unveiled two markers, among those one that highlights the kitchen and slave quarters that still stands behind the president’s house today. The event included song and dance. The marker recognizes 12 slaves who worked on…
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)– The defense took the stand Tuesday in the sentencing phase of former North Charleston police officer Michael Slager. Slager pleaded guilty to shooting Walter Scott, an unarmed man in the back. Slager’s attorney says he’s going to prove that his client was an ethical officer. Tuesday, in court, audio from the incident was played. Alexis Frazier is in…
Rep. John Conyers WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman John Conyers Jr. announced his retirement Tuesday. In an radio interview with Detroit radio host Mildred Gaddis, Conyers said his retirement is effectively immediately. The announcement comes after multiple woman accused Conyers of sexual misconduct on several occasions over his decades in office. The 88-year-old was head of the House Judiciary Committee…
With less than two weeks to go until open enrollment ends, Richland Library is making a final push to get people insured before it’s too late.
Lexington Sheriff’s are on the hunt for a man and they are hoping you can help.
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Two men face charges after shots were fired during an attempted robbery at an apartment Sunday (12/3) evening. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, Garrie Brown, 27, and Channing Dixon, 26, are charged with burglary, criminal conspiracy and possessing a weapon during a violent crime. It happened shortly after 5:30 p.m. inside an apartment…
