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Get to the green, then put some on in Five Points

Tyler Ryan learns about the 38th annual St. Pat's in Five Points from Amy Beth Franks and Kelly Glynn

Mar 16, 2017 8:07 AM EDT

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–What started as a small neighborhood party 34 years ago has become on of the largest St. Patrick’s parties on the southeast. According to Five Point Association Executive Director Amy Beth Franks, the St. Pat’s in Five Points festival will draw nearly 40,000 people to the entertainment district Saturday. Some of the St. Pat’s in Five Points include…

Five Points Prepping for St. Patrick’s Day

Mar 16, 2017 5:00 AM EDT

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–They’re gearing up to go green in Five Points. The 35thAnnual St. Pat’s Festival is one of the largest celebrations in the southeast, say organizers. If you’re going it takes place Saturday, March 18th. Organizers say this year’s festival will feature the Get To The Green 15K/10K/5K/1-Mile Family Fun Run, annual parade, kid-approved Pot O’ Gold Playland, a…

Unidentified Man Wanted in Sumter For Armed Robbery

Mar 15, 2017 7:35 PM EDT

Alexis Frazier

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)- The Sumter Police Department is working to identify a man wanted in connection to the armed robbery of an individual Monday. The incident happened after 3 p.m. in the 1000 block of Broad Street. The robber was described to be in his 50s, about 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs about 175 lbs. He has a…

Columbia Police Looking For Man Accused of Multiple Robberies

Mar 15, 2017 7:24 PM EDT

Alexis Frazier

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a man accused of multiple robbing people at gunpoint on Monday. Officers say the suspect used a gun to steal cash from two victims at Park Place Apartments. To receive up to $1000 for information about the crime or if you know the identity of the…

LCSD Investigating Stabbing at Flea Market

Mar 15, 2017 7:07 PM EDT

Alexis Frazier

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a stabbing incident that happened Wednesday afternoon. Deputies say the stabbing happened at the U.S. 1 Metro Flea Market. After speaking with witnesses authorities have identified a suspect. Deputies say the victim left the scene before they were able to talk to him. To receive up to $1000 for information…

Autism Advocates Rally for More Medicaid Access to Therapy

Mar 15, 2017 6:39 PM EDT

ABC Team

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Autism advocates say Medicaid funding for ABA therapy in South Carolina is the lowest in our nation. Families are urging lawmakers for more support. According to the Autism Academy of South Carolina, over 7,500 children in our state have autism. Experts say that applied behavior analysis or ABA is one of the best therapies for treatment. Back…

LCSD Employee Found Dead Inside Home

Mar 15, 2017 4:26 PM EDT

Rob Dew

W. Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon says the woman found dead inside a West Columbia home Tuesday was a civilian employee of the department. The Lexington County Coroner’s Office confirms 31 year old Lindsey Lee, who worked in the department’s information technology unit, died from sharp force trauma. SLED is investigating her death. Categories: Lexington, Local News,…

House Intel Leaders: No Evidence Trump Tower was Wiretapped

Mar 15, 2017 2:05 PM EDT

ABC News

ABC NEWS– The top Republican and Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said today that there is no evidence that any wiretap took place at President Donald Trump’s building in Manhattan during the presidential campaign or transition. Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., said that there is “no basis” for President Trump’s accusations that President Obama illegally wiretapped Trump Tower “whatsoever.” Schiff…

Cat Litter Argument leads to arrest of Assistant Principal

Mar 15, 2017 1:11 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

(Information from: The Island Packet, http://www.islandpacket.com) BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) – An assistant principal at a South Carolina high school has been charged with slapping his wife in the face as an argument over an untidy cat escalated. The Island Packet reports that David McIntyre, the head of arts, communication and technology at Beaufort High School, was arrested Sunday on a…

SC House Lawmakers Pass State Budget

Mar 15, 2017 1:00 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The House’s roughly $8 billion plan for state taxes spends $100 million on upgrading K-12 schools, puts an additional $38 million into a per-student payment, and buys $10 million worth of school buses. The House voted 115-3 early Wednesday to send its budget proposal to the Senate. A 115-0 vote sent the accompanying “capital reserve” bill,…

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Get to the green, then put some on in Five Points

Tyler Ryan learns about the 38th annual St. Pat's in Five Points from Amy Beth Franks and Kelly Glynn

Five Points Prepping for St. Patrick’s Day

Unidentified Man Wanted in Sumter For Armed Robbery

Columbia Police Looking For Man Accused of Multiple Robberies

LCSD Investigating Stabbing at Flea Market

Autism Advocates Rally for More Medicaid Access to Therapy

LCSD Employee Found Dead Inside Home

House Intel Leaders: No Evidence Trump Tower was Wiretapped

Cat Litter Argument leads to arrest of Assistant Principal

SC House Lawmakers Pass State Budget

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