COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Leaders from across the state gathered to kick off South Carolina’s annual “Proudly Pro-life Weekend.” The weekend’s events got underway with the South Carolina Citizens for Life “Pro-life Dinner.” The non-profit is dedicated to restoring legal protection to the unborn and eliminating abortion. With a fetal heart-beat bill making its way through the state’s legislation, Governor…
Image: Kershaw County Sheriff’s Kershaw Co., SC (WOLO) — The Kershaw County Sheriff’s department is actively searching for person suspected of an armed robbery and are asking residents in The Camden area to stay in doors and secured in their residents. According to authorities, they are actively searching for the man seen in these images following an armed robbery. Authorities…
Image:OCSO Orangeburg,SC (WOLO)— According to the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office, a man recently released from prison is back behind bars accused of similar crimes. 33 year old Thomas Smith, faces multiple charges including one count of second-degree burglary, one count of third-degree burglary, one count of grand larceny, four counts of malicious injury to real property, criminal conspiracy, tampering with…
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WOLO)–ABC Columbia is on the road to the National Championship. We are in New Orleans to cover the big game and bring you all the highlights of the Clemson LSU match up. Our Sports Director Mike Gillespie has an update in this report from New Orleans. Count on ABC Columbia to bring you Live coverage throughout the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –There have been a growing number of gun crimes in the city of Columbia, and the Mayor says it’s time to address what he calls a “public health crisis.” And in Richland County, some techniques to help deescalate crime are already starting to make a difference throughout Richland county. With a growing number of gun crimes in…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s the most edible time of the year! It is ‘Restaurant week’ in Columbia. The food festival gives you a chance to sample all the different menus in the Midlands and try food specials and discounts at participating restaurants. Restaurants tend to fill up quickly during the week, so reservations are recommended. If you are looking to try…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–ABC Columbia, along with the Red Cross, would like to thank all of you who came out to take part in our annual blood drive. The results are in for the total number of blood donations and it was a success. Officials say the blood drive collected 102 units of blood Thursday, between both locations at the Plex…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Friday, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson released the Human Trafficking Task Force’s 2019 Annual Report. The report focuses on the statewide efforts to prevent and prosecute these crimes, along with protecting the victims. The top five counties with reported human trafficking are Horry, Greenville, Richland, Dorchester and Charleston. But Wilson said just because a…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WSOC) – The same man is believed to be responsible for robbing three banks in the Charlotte area and the FBI is asking for the public’s help in finding the culprit. The third robbery was just hours later in Gastonia, during which he wore a more subdued disguise. Do you recognize this suspect? The Bad Wig Bandit is…
MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, was briefly put on lockdown Friday morning after a report of an armed suspect outside the base.
