COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina legislator whose journalism registry proposal touched off a media firestorm says he never actually wanted to require reporters to register with the state, but the instant backlash made his point. Republican Rep. Mike Pitts told The Associated Press on Monday that by “screaming First Amendment,” the media reacted to his bill exactly as he…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A Midlands family, that lost everything in the October flood, has found home again in an unlikely place, but they’re lucky. Columbia transitional housing shelter, St. Lawrence Place, has a waiting list with 65 approved families that need a place to call home. “We are at capacity and every day we deal with the fact that…
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Emergency Responders were called out to the Jarvis Klapman Bridge and 12th Street Bridge Monday evening, to conduct a water search. Crews blocked traffic as they conducted a search for a possible jumper. Further details are limited, but crews cleared the scene before 8:00pm. ABC Columbia News will continue to follow this story, and bring you updates…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A former Columbia City Councilman who was released on bond in early January for failing to file tax returns will no longer oversee Richland County’s penny tax funds. Attorneys for Brian DeQuincey Newman said he will resign as Chairman of Central Midlands Board of Directors. The Board oversees the City bus system, and is funded through the Penny Tax…
The Citadel Military College is suspending 14 cadets for appearing in a viral picture wearing pillowcases on their heads.
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — A Richland County deputy survived a hail of bullets Saturday night. Deputy Christopher Bagby was responding to a domestic disturbance Saturday when investigators say a man with an extensive criminal history opened fire. Officials say the suspect, Arkeem Breeland fired at least 7 shots at Deputy Bagby. Sheriff Leon Lott said the incident started on…
A suspect wanted for murder in Houston, Texas dies during gunfire exchange with U.S. Marshal task force.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Its the end of an era in the Vista. Jillian’s has closed its doors. A sign was posted on the door directing employees to a law firm to collect their final paychecks. A spokesperson for the Vista Guild says she has not spoken with Jillian’s owners directly but has been in contact with property manager Arnold Companies…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO/AP) — A suspect wanted in connection to a murder in Texas has died following an exchange of gunfire at an apartment complex near the VA hospital Monday. Columbia Police spokeswoman Jennifer Timmons said at a news conference that the suspect fired at police just before noon Monday, and the officers fired back at an apartment complex several miles east…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — A man has been arrested after he allegedly fired shots at a Richland County Sheriff’s Deputy who was responding to a domestic disturbance call. 23-year-old Arkeem Breeland was arrested charged with attempted murder, possession of a firearm during a violent crime and unlawful carry of a firearm. Sheriff Leon Lott said that Breeland, fired several shots at…
