Author: ABC Columbia Staff

‘Cottontail Festival’ hops into town this weekend

This will be the 52nd year the Richland Co. Recreation Commission has held the fun filled event

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Easter is right around the corner and if you are looking for something the entire family can enjoy then you’re in luck! The 52nd annual Cottontail Festival is happening this weekend, Saturday March 27, 2022 from 10 A.M. through 1 P.M. at North Springs Park along Clemson Road. There will be plenty of events for all…

DHEC says they are seeing drop in children getting annual vaccines

Parents are reminded to make sure children stay up to date on needed inoculations

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says a downturn in children receiving their annual vaccines has lead to two outbreaks of chicken pox in the state Officials say one was in the low country at a daycare, the other was in the upstate at an elementary school. DHEC says they are the first chicken pox…

Lexington PD searches for 2 men accused of check fraud

Police say the men were able to pass fake checks for four and a half thousand dollars

Lexington, SC (WOLO) — Lexington Police are searching for two men they say passed fake checks for four and a half thousand dollars. Investigators say it happened February 28, 2022 at the First Palmetto Bank in Lexington. LPD needs to identify these two men as they passed multiple fraudulent checks totaling over $4,500 on February 28, 2022, at the First…