Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — This week on ABC Columbia, reporter Jennifer Ready will be profiling each GOP candidate ahead of Saturday’s first in the south primary. On Monday evening, Presidential hopeful Jeb Bush will campaign in the Low Country with his brother, former President George W. Bush. Following in the footsteps of his older brother and his father, Jeb…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The House of Representatives is taking an additional week off this week. House leaders say the furlough saves South Carolina taxpayers about $77,000. Upon returning in late February, the House is expected to continue to address a number of issues that may include education and roads. Categories: Local News, News Tags: ABC Columbia, government, South Carolina,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Figures show South Carolina had 48 officer-involved shootings in 2015, the highest number since the State Law Enforcement Division began keeping track in 1999. The State newspaper in Columbia reports that in 26 of the 48 instances, suspects pulled guns on officers. SLED numbers show that’s up almost 45 percent from 18 instances in 2014….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Authorities with the Columbia Police Department are looking for two car thieves after they allegedly fired shots from the vehicle they were in. Two male suspects bailed from the stolen vehicle after it crashed into the brick pillar of a subdivision Monday afternoon near New Castle, according to Columbia police. A Toyota Camry was reportedly stolen from the New Castle…
Gregorio Leon LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) — Officials with the Lexington Police Department say an arrest has been made in the fatal shooting of a man Sunday night. Authorities say Gregorio Leon is charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime. When officers arrived to a park-and-ride lot on River Chase Drive,…
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington Police Department officials are investigating a suspicious death on Riverchase Way near Corley Mill Road. Stay with ABC Columbia as more details about the case become available. Categories: Local News
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A family of six lost their home off Bush River Road, when it caught fire due to an electrical malfunction, Columbia Fire Department said. Officials said this happened in the 1600 block of Luster Lane. Damage is estimated around $125,000. No one was hurt in the blaze. The Red Cross is helping the three adults and…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff’s deputies say they arrested a Columbia woman, after she cut her husband with a knife, when he tried to stop her from cutting his tires. Deputies say this happened around 3 a.m. Sunday in the 400 block of Sheridan Drive in Northeast Columbia. 53-year-old Vivian Jeffery is charged with criminal domestic violence. Officials…
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WOLO) – A Forest Acres teenage is set to embark on a 110 mile trek to raise awareness about the issues veterans and active duty members face. 16-year-old Ellerbe Kinard will take part in the “Face of America” ride from the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia to the Civil War battlefields in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, from April 24th through the 26th….
LAKE MURRAY, S.C. (WOLO) – More than 200 people took the plunge for Special Olympics South Carolina Saturday afternoon at Lake Murray. The S.C. Department of Public Safety held the fourth annual “Polar Plunge.” Organizers say there were more schools, law enforcement agencies and businesses involved this year, and they were very pleased with the turnout. The plunge was held at the Lake Murray…
