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Suspect in Sumter County shooting considered armed and dangerous

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Sumter County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a man, wanted in a shooting that happened in Sumter County Saturday evening. Deputies said Chauncey Wilson, 30, of Bishopville, shot his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend around 4:30 p.m. Saturday while the two were driving in separate cars along Red Bay Road. We’re told that the shooting victim is expected…

Man wanted for questioning about Budget Inn shooting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police Department investigators are looking for a man, who they say could have information about a shooting at a motel in Columbia this week. Authorities tell ABC Columbia that Terrance Boyd, also known as “Terry,” might have information about the shooting that took place at the Budget Inn on Sunset Drive on May 18. The shooting…

University of South Carolina hosts Yard Sale

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The University of South Carolina is helping students move out of their dorms by hosting a Yard Sale using the the donated items from student residence halls. According to USC, the donated items include, clothing, household goods, appliances and furniture. This Saturday the “Give it Up for Good” yard sale will be indoors at the University of…

Lexington Co. replacing trees on South Lake Drive

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– New greenery will line the streets of South Lake Drive in Lexington on Saturday. According to officials with Lexington County, they will begin the process of replacing 16 trees along South Lake Drive on Saturday, May 21, in an effort to provide required clearance for overhead utility lines. Officials say the existing trees – which include Lacebark…

Tonight at 11

Your nightly preview of ABC Columbia News at 11

Here’s a look at what’s coming up at 11 on ABC Columbia News: -The latest on the former chief justice of the SC Supreme who went missing today from his home in Northeast Columbia. Where Ernest Finney, Jr. was found and the efforts to find him were urgent. -More details are known about the shooting outside the White House today….

Watch: TSA to hire additional officers

NEW YORK– Help is on the way to tame those long security lines. New York Senator Chuck Schumer announced the TSA will hire an additional 750 officers. Earlier this month the Senator urged the agency to address the wait time issues and to put more people into the TSA work force. New York is home to one of the Busiest…

Coming Up at 6

  Tonight at 6, A four year old pulled from a trailer where two people were found shot and killed. The suspect in that case now faces two additional murder charges only these victims were inside their mother’s womb. And, searching for answers.  We have the latest on the search for Egypt flight 8-0-4. Plus, a royal rumble at the…

UPDATE: Former Chief Justice located

Sheriff: Ernest A. Finney Jr. was found in Lee County. He is in good condition.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says former Chief Justice Ernest A, Finney Jr. has been located in Lee County. Finney was located in good condition but will be checked by EMS as a precaution. Lott says at 4:30 PM on Friday the former Chief Justice had left his home in a vehicle. The Sheriff says Finney has…