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Former Red Bank Elementary teacher accused of sexual contact with a minor

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Lexington County Sheriff’s Department Lexington, SC( WOLO) — The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department extricated a former Lexington elementary school teacher from Ecuador to to face charges of sexual contact with a minor. According to authorities, 42 year old Hianlucas Isturiz Rodriguez, was engaged in sexual battery with a Red Bank Elementary School student on multiple occasions while working at…
Local News, Sumter

Headstart teacher accused of unlawful conduct towards child on two occasions

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Sumter Police Department Sumter, SC (WOLO)— The Sumter Police Department announced the arrest of 67 year old Gladys Ricks a headstart instructor after she was accused of unlawful conduct toward a child. According to officials, the incidents are alleged to have taken place on two separate occasions, with two different three year old boys in her classroom. Sumter police…
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Despite recent business closings, some remain optimistic about The Vista’s future

Nonnah's, Flying Saucer, Casual Pint, and Takosushi have announced the closing of their Vista locations
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Several businesses across the Vista, some of which had been open for years, are closing their doors. In the past month, the Flying Saucer, Nonnahs, Takosushi, and Casual Pint have all announced they will be shutting down their Vista locations. Carl Blackstone, the President and CEO of the Columbia Chamber,  says even though it’s unfortunate they are…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

There’s still time to adopt a child from the Angel Tree

Salvation Army Angel Trees now up in area locations for you to help make a child's Christmas wish come true
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A Midlands holiday tradition continues this week. Calling all of Santa’s helpers there is still time to take part in the Angel Tree project! You have a chance to help ABC Columbia make a child’s Christmas wish come true. The Salvation Army Angel Trees are up in area locations for the holidays. On the trees, you’ll find…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Entertainment News

Motley Crue, Def Leppard to headline 2020 Tour with Poison, Joan Jett

80'S Rockers Announce 2020 Tour
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Some of the 80s biggest rockers are going on tour. Thursday, Motley Crue and Def Leppard announced they’re 2020 Tour with Poison and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. In case you’re interested, we checked, and among the tour sites closest to Columbia is Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. They’ll hit the stage there on Saturday July…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

Local Living: Light up North Main, Plus, A Starry Night

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the Holiday Happenings in Local Living
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–North Main Street is getting into the holiday spirit Thursday. Light up NOMA Cookie Crawl, starts at 6pm December 5 and runs until 9pm. Area merchants are opening their doors offering special deals, a cookie crawl, and performances by area students. The Tree Lighting will take place at 7pm at the intersection of Confederate and Main Street. You…
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Local women’s bowling league celebrates member’s 90th birthday

Jo Barnes is a member of the 'Thursday Belles' bowling league, and still going strong at 90.
Maria Szatkowski,

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) — Imagine being nine decades old, and still able to bowl twice a week. Jo Barnes is a member of the ‘Thursday Belles’ bowling league, and still going strong at 90. To honor such a momentous birthday, the Belles celebrated Barnes in style. “I just enjoy just getting out and throwing that ball and seeing how many…
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R&B Singer Jill Scott announces tour stop in Columbia

ABC Columbia Staff,

  Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The R&B, Neo-Soul songstress, Jill Scott is coming to Columbia! The Philadelphia born and raised artist announced her ‘Who is Jill Scott?’ 20th anniversary tour and one of the venues she plans to perform at will be the Township Auditorium (1703 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC ). Known for solo hits like, ‘Living my life like…