ABC Columbia News Update
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Author: ABC Columbia Staff
Former Solicitor’s Office Communications Director pleads guilty in federal court
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A former public employee could face up to 20 years in prison after a pleading guilty in court. Nicole Holland, 49, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud in federal court Thursday (11/1). Holland is the former Communications Director for the Former Fifth Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson, who also faces federal charges. Holland used the Solicitors…
Woman charged with burning her 8 year old sister
A 23 year old woman is arrested after authorities say she burned her 8 year old sister as a form of punishment.
Light the Night hopes to illuminate Cancer awareness
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Light the Night is an event that is hosted by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society with a goal of raising money and awareness about blood cancers that organizers say does not discriminate. According to LLS, they have made some progress by helping patients with support services , lifestyle treatments and Cancer research that is showing promise….
A corporation at Midlands Tech’s industrial park added a 150k square foot facility
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A large addition has been added to the Midlands Tech Enterprise campus in northeast Columbia. State leaders held a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday (11/1) for the Ritedose Corporation’s new 150,000 square foot facility. According to a news release, the building will be used for the packaging and distribution of unique sterile processing technology. School officials say…
City cancels annual Breast Cancer Conference and Breakfast
The City of Columbia cancels their annual Breast Cancer fundraiser. Click here to find out you can still help donate to the cause.
Kids at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital still got to trick-or-treat
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Some trick-or-treaters got their candy a little early on Halloween morning. Palmetto Health Richland Children’s Hospital held their annual Halloween Carnival Wednesday (10/31) morning. Hospitalized children and their families had the opportunity to celebrate by playing carnival games and trick-or-treating in the hospital atrium. The Children’s Hospital handles more than 150,000 visits per year. Categories: Local…
Not so spooky Halloween is early sweet treat for kids
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — We’ve been telling you about it for days and tonight the little ghouls and goblins came out to enjoy a chance to celebrate Halloween early. The Richland County library got a jump on the holiday fun. This afternoon the library offered a not-so-spooky Halloween stroll down Main street. Several businesses along the Main street corridor opened…
Halloween safety tips that keep the fear out of the fright night
You don’t have much time left before Halloween creeps out until next year. Here are a few safety tips you may want to keep in mind.
Reminder tips from the Red Cross ahead of Halloween trick-or-treating
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Red Cross is offering some advice for trick-or-treaters: Plan the trick-or-treat route so you know where your children are going. Use only flame-resistant costumes. Make sure trick-or-treaters can see and be seen. Give them a flashlight to light their way or add reflective tape to costumes. Never go inside a home to accept treats. If…
