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USC Police Warn Students of Suspected 5pts. Assault

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– University of South Carolina students were sent a crime bulletin Tuesday night by USC Police. According to investigators Farris Kaloti is accused of giving two female students a ride and refusing to let them out of the car. Police say Kaloti is not affiliated with the university but has been seen on and around campus. The Columbia…

Young Adults Need Your Help Feeding the Homeless in Columbia

Group Plans to Meet at the Corner of Laurel and Sumter Streets at 11 a.m. Dec 10th

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…

Thank You Angels!

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…

Coroner ID’s Victim in Monday Shooting

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…

University of South Carolina Recognizes History of ‘Enslaved Workers’

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…