COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Richland Library hosted its annual Black History Month Fair on Saturday. The purpose of the fair is to recognized the richness of African-American culture through music, storytelling, dance and more. “It means a lot for me to come out and do this,” actor portraying Malcolm X ,Cristofher Griffin said. “To be more understanding of my own history…
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- The suspect who shot two of his neighbors in Orangeburg on Saturday, later shot and killed himself. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said at approximately 1:30 p.m. Orangeburg County Sheriff’s SWAT team members entered a Sorin Court residence with the goal of subduing a possible active shooter. The results of that entry was the discovery of an individual who appeared to…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Deputies are searching for two suspects after a Friday night home invasion. Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the 3000 block of Leesburg Road around 10:30p.m. in reference to shots fired. Deputies say three victims were inside the home when the two suspects wearing all black forced their way into the home and fired gunshots. The…
COLUMBIA, S.C.(WOLO)- A 24-year-old man is facing several criminal charges after damaging a victims home during a home invasion on Friday night. Deputies with the Richland County Sheriffs department said a man armed with an assault rifle went inside a home in the 200 block of Ault Road in Hopkins around 9:30 p.m. and demanded a victims cellphone. The…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to go under the sea and back to Pre Historic times. The South Carolina State Museum is opening a new exhibit called “Savage Ancient Seas and planetarium movie Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure” It will open to the public Saturday, February 4. ABC Columbia News got a sneak peak inside the exhibit. According to Museum officials, Savage…
CNN– A new study says sitting at your desk or in a chair all day can make your body feel older than you actually are. Kim Hutcherson explains why experts say you need to get up and get moving. Categories: Local News, National News, News Tags: Health
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) — The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office confirms at least two people were shot after a basketball game at South Aiken High School Friday night. The call came in around 9:05 PM. Officers at the school immediately responded to the disturbance. One person was treated at the school and transported to an area hospital. Another victim made…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Columbia Fire Department responded to a fire Friday afternoon at a home on Prospect Street in Columbia. Crews said there was heavy smoke and flames. No injuries were reported. Investigators are still trying to determine what cause the fire. ABC Columbia News will update this story once more information becomes available. Categories: Local News Tags:…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- According to the Attorney General’s Office, over 855,000 South Carolina residents receive SNAP benefits. In 2015, Attorney General Alan Wilson’s office partnered with the Department of Social Services (DSS) to launch a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) criminal prosecution unit. Wilson’s office says in 2016, over $270,00 were recovered from fraud cases. He says those who abuse…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus say they will end ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’ forever in May, citing lower attendance numbers, high operating costs, and retiring those superstar elephants as reasons for ending the show. You have plenty of chances to see the circus this weekend if you are interested in catching it before it…
