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Six Arrested in Lexington County Drug Bust

LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County narcotics agents arrested six people Wednesday after executing a search warrant in the 200 block of Meadowfield Road in Gaston. “Our narcotics unit responded to a community complaint about apparent drug-related activity at a house on Meadowfield,” Sheriff Jay Koon said. “While on scene, investigators discovered a wide variety of drugs and took the individuals into custody.”…

Pelion Man Accused of Stealing from Orangeburg Co. Car Wash Machines

Mitch Jeffcoat ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – Orangeburg County Sheriff’s investigators say a Pelion man wanted in connection with breaking into car wash machines has been apprehended. 31-year-old Mitch Jeffcoat, was wanted on charges of malicious injury to property, possession of burglary tools, possession of master keys, criminal conspiracy, and petit larceny. He was arrested early Monday by Dillion police, officials say. In May,…

Police: Suspect Racked Up $1K in Charges on Cloned Credit Card

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) — A suspect is wanted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department for fraud after allegedly stealing a victim’s credit card information to make purchases at various businesses. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said the suspect cloned the card and made purchases at businesses on Two Notch Road in Richland County on Tuesday, February 2. The suspect went to Citgo gas…

Watch: Pawmetto Pick meet “Raven”

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) — If you are looking to add a furry friend to you r family we have the prefect gal just for you. Meet “Raven”. This one year old lab mix is energetic, follows simple commands, and is good with other dogs and older kids. Click to find out more about Raven. You can to http://www.pawmettolifeline.org for more information…

Watch: Weekend Midlands Happenings

Columbia,S.C., (WOLO) — If you are looking for something to do this weekend without having to travel too far ABC Columbia has you covered. Click here to find out more about what’s happening in your city this weekend.   Categories: Local News, News Tags: crawfish, events

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I hope you’re enjoying “The Catch” on this #TGIT on ABC Columbia. We’re working hard in the newsroom preparing ABC Columbia News at 11. Let’s get you primed before we go live at 11:   #HEROESINBLUE: Officers and their spouses understand the dangers of the job. Many have told me they find some comfort in the training they receive. But,…

Watch: Stage is Set for Discussion About Drug Abuse

Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) — New details emerging in the death investigation of legendary music icon Prince, point to a potential drug addiction. Nearly two weeks after the death of singing superstar Prince, the attorney for a well known California addiction specialist says representatives for the singer were reaching out days before he died. Attorney William Mauzy says, “He set…

Watch: Kassy Alia Celebrates Husband Through ‘Heroes In Blue’

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — Turning tragedy into triumph. Months after her husband, Forest Acres Police Officer Greg Alia was shot and killed in the line of duty, Kassy Alia is using her personal experience to honor men and women she calls “Heroes in Blue.” Shortly after her husbands death, Alia started the hashtag ‘HeroesinBlue’ and has since turned it into…

Eutawville Man Charged in Dog Shootings

Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)–  Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenel says Michael Havens of Eutawville was extradited from Arkansas to Orangeburg today and charged with two counts of Ill-Treatment of Animals. Deputies say on March 25th Havens’ neighbors reported hearing gunshots and dogs yelping at his Knott Dr. home.   Havens told investigators he had shot his dogs due to complaints…

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  Thanks for logging on to ABCColumbia.com  Do you want to know what is coming up at 6? Triumph over tragedy.  Tonight at six, the wife of a fallen police officer makes it her mission to honor the heroes in blue. And, the investigation into Prince’s death reveals reports of suspected prescription medication addiction. We sit down with experts so…