Author: ABC Columbia Staff

National Black HIV, AIDS awareness day

DHEC says Blacks are disproportionately impacted by HIV, AIDS

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  According to the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Black people in South Carolina are disproportionately affected by HIV and AIDS. Monday is National Black HIV, AIDS Awareness day. According to the agency almost 70 percent of those, with aids or HIV in the state are African American. With that in mind, DHEC will be…

Saluda Co. Sheriff’s office wants to keep you warm

The Sheriff's Office says they are planning a coat drive for the entire month

Image: Saluda Co. Sheriff’s Office Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The Saluda County sheriff’s office wants to make sure everyone stays warm this winter. The law enforcement agency is holding a coat drive throughout the month of February. They aren’t just looking for coats though, they are also taking blankets, gloves, hats, and other items that can help those in need face…

Lexington police search for suspected IPhone thieves

The suspect was captured on surveillance video inside of a Lexington Walmart

Image: Lexington Police Department Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington Police are hoping you can help them locate three individuals accused of swiping two iPhones from a Lexington Walmart. According to authorities the men seen in the above images went into the store and nabbed the electronics using a tool police say helped them disconnect the devices that were attached…