Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Military Matters: Missing soldier laid to rest Saturday

Lexington, SC (WOLO) — in tonight’s military matters…The Lexington Police Department will be escorting the body of United States Army Air Forces Technical Sergeant Ralph Richardson Junior. He served in world war ii and was declared missing in action in 1943. His remains were identified September of last year. the escort will begin tomorrow at 12:15 p.m. at Caughman-Harman funeral…

Walk held to recognize ‘Elder Abuse Awareness Day’

The public is invited to a one mile walk tomorrow to raise recognition for world elder abuse awareness day. According to the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) , over 200 attendees are expected at the event, including local law enforcement and community leaders. Participants are encouraged to wear purple clothing or a purple ribbon as a reminder of…

ABC’s of Education: W.J. Keenan graduates awarded scholarships

(Courtesy: RCSD1) Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — Richland one Schools are recognizing two students given special awards for things such as their leadership skills in addition to their ability to juggle their studies and multiple extra curricular activities. Recent graduate from W.J. Keenan High School, Aniyah Hodges is one of the recipients of the Dr. Percy A. Mack Leadership Scholarship….