Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Palmetto Health Richland Children’s Hospital celebrates 10-year anniversary in own facility

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Happy anniversary to the Palmetto Health Richland Children’s Hospital. Monday (5/21) morning the hospital held a celebration for ten years as a free-standing facility. Though it began its mission more than 35 years ago, the hospital moved into its own facility in 2008 designed to specifically meet the needs of children and their families. More than…

Deputies arrest teenager for breaking into homes, watching people sleep

Lexington, SC (WOLO) – The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says they have arrested 17 year old Caleb Dawkins who has been charged with three counts of burglary and voyeurism. According to authorities, the incidents took place in April and May of this year at homes on Crystal Lake Drive and Amalfi Drive within the town on Chapin. Sheriff Jay Koon…

SC records deadliest flu season in years

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Officials say this flu season in South Carolina was the deadliest in years with over 100 deaths more than the previous record holding year. The State Health and Environmental Control Department says 271 people died from the flu during the 2017-2018 season. Previously, the 157 deaths from 2014 to 2015 were the most ever reported. Flu…

DJJ Career Fair

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —For kids in custody at the Department of Juvenile Justice, it may look like the future is pretty bleak. But Friday many of those students had a chance to meet with area professionals at a career fair. students we spoke with say today’s event gave them something to look forward to. There are approximately 700 students living…

Finlay Park Summer Movie Series Returns in June

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s been a summer staple for family fun for several years now, and it’s back! We’re talking about Columbia’s Finlay Park Summer Movie Series. This year you can grab the family and a few lawn chairs and enjoy watching a summer line up of flicks every other Friday for 2 months. This year City officials say…