Times now 5 00. 33 we want to give you a quick traffic update as you head out and about this morning. Here are some trouble spots that you might encounter. South assisting a motorist on i20. This is going to be at mile marker 39 in the eastbound lanes. We will continue to keep our eyes on the road and update you if anything else pops up for your morning commute. Abc columbia wants to help you jump start your day. We have a quick rundown of your top morning headlines. Richland county councilman kelvin washington is facing a felony dui charge, after a collision in hopkins over the weekend. The South Carolina Highway Patrol says this happened just before eight saturday night at bluff road and Martin Luther king boulevard. Troopers say washington rearended another car. The driver was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The passenger, with minor injuries. Washington bonded out of jail last night. This is not his first run in with the law. Last month, the 51yearold was arrested for
During an Early Morning scuffle following a traffic stop. The suspect has been identified smith. He was found dead later of a selfinflicted gunshot wound. A go fund me account has been set up for corporal gist. You can go to our website, information at abccolumbia. Com. Meanwhile, an innocent bystander is also recovering this afternoon after being struck by a bullet during an exchange of gunfire in a publix parking lot saturday night. Richland county Sheriffs Department says this happened in the 4600 block of hardscrabble road after 9 00 saturday night. The victim was transported to the hospital with nonlife threatening injuries and the Investigation Continues this afternoon. If you know anything, youre asked to call crimestoppers at 1888crimesc. A 12yearold boy scout has more than earned a survival badge after deputies say he spent the night alone in the woods. The Greenville County Sheriffs Department says that boy scout became separated from his troop jones gap state park. He used l
Geoff two people are dead after an explosion at a Cleveland County North Carolina house. Firefighters were called to the scene shortly before midnight where a vehicle crashed into a house and struck a propane tank which caused an explosion. The house was completely destroyed as a result of the blast. Firefighters battle the flames, second propane tank exploded but no firefighters were injured. The driver of the vehicle and the couple inside the home were rushed to an area hospital. According to family members, the couple in the home died of their injuries. Equities are searching for two suspects in connection with a home invasion. Deputy say it happened around 10 30 last night on nash mill road. Investigators say a man and woman held homeowners at gunpoint and left in a car. The suspects have not been identified. A boy scout alone in frigid temperatures for nearly a day is back home safe. Crews say he covered up in john quay was separated from his troop during a hike in jones gap state
Group was going through a challenging part of the 10mile trail when john got separated. A local fire chief says john had to cross through some pretty rough terrain after he got separated from his troop. He says he had to go through some creeks that are similar to this one, and he even climbed up some rock creeks, like this one, and went through death dense forest before crews found him. Crews say john was walking along old camp creek road, wearing a wet longsleeve shirt and pants, he said he was cold, very glad to see people. Corey john was out on his own for 18 hours, and spent the night under leaves to stay warm. Were constantly teaching these boys how to, survival skills or how to camp in case , something happened. We do the what if situation. Corey johns skills were definitely tested. Now, his troop is working to be sure he doesnt have to do it again. Corey davis, wyff news 4, in mike very glad he is ok tonight. Taking a look outside now from our sky cams, as we wrap up this nice,
All of those flashing lights are in the northbound lanes. Expecting to clear out soon, but moving slower around that area this morning. Geoff new information this morning. Fire officials tell us a child was taken to a burn center after a house fire in honea path. Allyson investigators say crews responded last night to green street. They say 4 adults and two children were inside the home. Officials say one child was pulled out in cardiac arrest. Taken to a hospital to be stabilized and then taken to the burn center. Investigators say no other injuries were reported and the house is probably a total loss. Also new information this morning. Greenville county deputies say theyre investigating a Home Invasion in fountain inn. They say it happened about 1030 investigators say a man and woman with a gun rummaged through the home and left in a car. No one was hurt and no arrests have been made. Geoff in Greenville County. A boy scout is back home safe after spending nearly a day alone in frigi