Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Sink hole opens up after water main break

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A huge sinkhole opened up after a water main break in northeast Columbia. It happened at the intersection of Idlebrook Court and Boswick Ridge in the Summit neighborhood. Officials with the Columbia Water Department say water service has been restored to the area, but a boil water advisory remains in effect. Officials say it could take…

Kohl’s hiring seasonal workers

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  It may be summer, but one retailer already has sugar plums dancing in their heads. Khol’s Department Store is ready to start hiring seasonal workers and announced plans to start accepting applications. The retail chain has positions at 3 hundred of its stores for back to school,  fall,  and yes even the holiday season. The company…

Disney’s 71 billion dollar deal

Orlando, Fl (WOLO) —ABC’s  parent Company completes a 71-billion dollar deal for most of 21st Century Fox’s assets. The Justice Department’s anti trust division approved Disney’s purchase for Fox’s movie studio, Sports Networks… and cable channels. In the settlement… Disney will have to sell off 22 of Fox’s Regional Sports Networks… Fox News and Fox Broadcasting Network are not included…

Richland County Deputy exposed to hepatitis c after reviving overdose victim with narcan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A Richland County deputy has to be tested for hepatitis-c after he was attacked by a man whose life he was trying to save. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies were responding to an overdose at the Regency Inn on Garner Lane Saturday (6/23). When they gave the man narcan he became aggressive towards a deputy…

SC teacher rally for more student funding, pay raises

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Before lawmakers began their joint session finalizing the state budget Wednesday (6/27), educators from across the state made a last minute pitch for more funding. The South Carolina Education Association is requesting, among other things, a $60 per student spending increase, a one percent across-the-board raise for teachers, and a starting salary of $32,000 for first…