Convenience store robberies arrests
Three people suspected in a string of armed convenience store robberies are behind bars. The last two people wanted in connection with robberies were arrested Tuesday morning.
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Live Coverage: Groups Mark 3 Year Anniversary of Confederate Flag Removal from State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–At the South Carolina State House Tuesday, groups marked the three year anniversary of the removal of the Confederate Flag. The South Carolina Secessionist Party flew the confederate flag on State House grounds, temporarily, to mark the anniversary. ABC Columbia’s Angela Rogers was live at the State House. Coverage here. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: Confederate Flag
Midlands Family Rallies for Cure of Rare Disease: Sanfilippo
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–After finding out that their daughter had a rare disease, a midlands family began to fight for a cure. Monday night the family took their fight for a cure to Sanfilippo to the ball park. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier was on the field for the first pitch. Categories: Local News, News Tags: sanfilippo syndrome
City of Columbia to host Water Customer Drop-In
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you are a City of Columbia water customer concerned about your bill, this story is for you. The city is hosting a Customer Drop-In Wednesday, July 11 at the Washington Square Bill Payment Center. The drop in is desgined to help answer questions about the City’s Rate increase on water and sewer fees. You can drop by…
Police Search for Hearing-Impaired Teen
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia police are looking for a missing teen who is hearing impaired. Investigators say 18 year old Anna Wilson was last seen on July 2nd at Transitions Homeless Center on Main St. While police say foul play is not suspected, her family is concerned for her safety because she relies on sign language to communicate. If you…
Explore over 100 local businesses in one location on Wednesday
The Greater Lexington Chamber's Lexpo promises networking, shopping, and free food
LEXINGTON SC (WOLO)–The Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce has organized over 100 local businesses, gathering at River Bluff High School for their Lexpo event on Wednesday. According to the Chamber’s Connor Watkins, the event starts at 11:00 AM at the school, and is open free to the public. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn more about local shopping opportunities,…
Salvation Army Send Off: Local Kids to Camp
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-A group of Midlands kids hit the road Monday morning for summer camp. Since 1974 the Salvation Army has welcomed children to camp Walter Johnson in Denton, North Carolina. The camp describes itself as providing an environment for children to grow, learn and be encouraged while striving to meet spiritual, social, recreational and educational needs. The children’s families…
President Trump picks Brett Kavanaugh as next Supreme Court Justice
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO, AP, ABC NEWS) – President Trump announced his nomination of influential conservative Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court as he seeks to shift the nation’s highest court further to the right. In the prime-time announcement in the East Room of the White House, President Trump set the stage for a high-stakes battle over a nominee who…
Arson suspect arrested for North Columbia house fire
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Columbia Police have arrested a 54-year-old man in connection with an intentionally set fire that occurred in North Columbia. The fire happened shortly before 9:00 p.m. on May 5 at 3517 Beaumont Avenue. According to a news release sent Monday (7/9), Michael McClellan is accused of breaking into the vacant home and intentionally setting multiple fires…
West Columbia Police on the hunt for Murder Suspect
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– West Columbia Police are still searching for a suspect in a deadly shooting Thursday. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher says 41 year old Elzie Mack died Sunday. Police say Mack was one of three people shot at New Brookland Apartments last Thursday. West Columbia Police say Damien Ritter is wanted in connection with the shooting. If…
