COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Wednesday State Lawmakers formally unveiled a portrait to honor the memory of Senator Clementa C. Pinckney. Pinckney’s two daughters unveiled the portrait. His Wife Jennifer told the chamber, if he were here he’d call himself unworthy to be classified with such greatness. Pinckney was among nine Charleston church members killed at Emanuel AME Church, last June,…
Justin Leon Jacobs SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A 28-year-old Rembert man is facing several charges after he allegedly sexually assaulted a mentally disabled woman over the course of two years. Authorities say Justin Jacobs is charged with first degree criminal sexual misconduct and first degree assault with intent to commit CSC. According the arrest warrant, Jacobs sexually assaulted the 55-year-old victim numerous…
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office are looking for a person of interest in a fraud case. Officials say an Orangeburg County woman notified authorities that on Wednesday, May 18 her credit card had been used at Walmart located on the North Road. The woman said she had not made any purchases on that date, officials say….
Rachael Lackner COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Fire Dept. on the scene of a fire at the Aspyre apartments at Assembly and Whaley. Stay with ABC Columbia for more on this developing story. Categories: Local News
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office are looking for two people who allegedly broke into two liquor stores Monday morning. Authorities say that at about 1:30 a.m. thieves broke into a store in the 2000 block of Thomas Sumter Highway and then at around 2:15 a.m., broke into another liquor store located in the 5600 block of Broad Street….
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WOLO) – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has announced a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of fugitive Joseph Frank. Joseph Frank, 26, was allegedly present during a January 2016 incident in which an Estill, law enforcement officer was shot twice and severely wounded. Frank was indicted on Federal firearms violations and…
GASTON, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a hit-and-run that left a truck driver dead in Calhoun County. Local media outlets report it happened around midnight Monday on a road about 4 miles east of Gaston. The patrol says the driver was standing beside his 18-wheeler when he was struck and killed by a motorist who…
Columbia,S.C (WOLO) — If you needed any excuse to get out and enjoy the beautiful South Carolina sun, ABC Columbia News has you covered with plenty of options. From going to the Riverbanks Zoo, and Shopping for a good cause, to supporting our military spouses. Click here to find out how you can get involved. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington Police Department kicks off its “Operation Safe Tow” program Tuesday. The partnership with area tow services will give those who may be intoxicated another choice in getting home without getting behind the wheel. Chief Terrence Green recently met with tow services from the greater Town of Lexington area, along with representatives from Mothers Against Drunk…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – A record number of motorists from the Carolinas are expected to head out on the highway this Memorial Day weekend, with gas prices the lowest in more than a decade. AAA Carolinas forecasts that just over 1 million North Carolina motorists and nearly 50,000 in South Carolina will take road trips to celebrate the first big…
