Author: ABC Columbia Staff

SC Taking Shot in the Dark When it Comes to the Flu

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — This flu season continues to be one of the worst on record, and it doesn’t look like South Carolinians are doing much to prevent it. Insurancequotes.com says 61 percent of people in our state did not get a flu shot. The web site used data from the Center for Disease Control’s behavioral risk factor surveillance system….

A public call for SC to transition to clean energy

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – There was a large crowd inside the State House Tuesday (2/13) calling for the state to move toward clean energy sources like solar, wind, and geo-thermal. Lawmakers were joined by several community groups including the Sierra Club. Supporters say it is a logical next step that could save South Carolinians money. According to the South Carolina…

UPDATE: Airport HS assistant principal fired, investigated for alleged “unprofessional relationship with a student”

Photo Courtesy:ahs.lex2.org UPDATE (5:00 p.m.) – The Lexington School District Two revealed that Diimler was terminated by the Board of Trustees after the district’s investigation into allegations that she might be involved in an unprofessional relationship with a student. According to a news release sent Tuesday (2/13), during that investigation, the district became aware of facts indicating the possibility of…

Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Phil Noble Speaks to Group in Chapin

CHAPIN, SC (WOLO)–Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Phil Noble is on the campaign trail. On Monday night, Noble spoke at the Ballentine-Irmo-Chapin Democrats and Progressives meeting at El Pablano restaurant on Dutch Fork Road in Chapin. The candidate says he believes there is a lot of cleaning up to do at the State House. Noble will be among the SC Candidates for…

President Trump unveils infrastructure plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) – President Trump unveiled his infrastructure plan Monday (2/12). It includes $18 billion to create a public lands infrastructure fund for the Interior Department. The President says it’s like nothing Americans have ever seen. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says the President’s plan would raise tolls on commuters, increase the burden on cities and states, and sell…

Belk to layoff 50+ positions in 16 states

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Belk is cutting jobs in 16 states. The Charlotte Observer reports the 58 department store cuts are mostly management positions. The company says no part time positions will be cut. Belk operates close to 300 stores, most located in the southeast. Categories: Local News, National News, News Tags: SCNews