Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Report: fish off SC coast have elevated levels of banned human made chemical

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) – A new study shows fish caught off of the South Carolina coast show high levels of a chemical compound that at one time was used in consumer products. The Charleston Post and Courier reports the MUSC study found elevated levels of PCB’s, a class of human-made compounds that were common in consumer products and industrial applications…

To be or not to be… in Finlay Park this weekend

The SC Shakespeare Company celebrates 25 seasons with a free show in Downtown Columbia

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Shakespeare Company celebrates 25 seasons with their production of the classic MacBeth at Finlay Park.  According to Katie Mixon, who plays the title character, the show opens Friday, with shows on Saturday, as well as shows on October 17 – 20. Christopher Harvey says  the show is free and open to the public, starting at…

Irmo Fire helps rescue 15-year-old tortoise in wake of Michael

IRMO, SC (WOLO) – First responders across the Midlands responded quickly Thursday (10/11) morning as Tropical Storm Michael made its way through, but people were not the only ones in need. Several emergency agencies shared various rescues on social media. A couple that caught our eye was a 15-year-old tortoise that needed to be moved to a safer location in…