Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Commission for Minority Affairs to recognize African Americans in health, wellness

SCCMA plans to celebrate Black History Month by highlighting Blacks contributions to healthcare

Image: SCCMA Columbia, SC (WOLO) — As Black History Month draws near, the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs are set to celebrate the many contributions that African Americans have made in the world of healthcare. This year, SCCMA’s Black History month theme is ‘Black Health and Wellness that will be highlighted throughout the month of February. The agency says…

25 officers given Medal of Valor for going above and beyond call of duty

25 officers is the highest amount of awards given out in SC

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Every year, the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association awards officers who go above and beyond the call of duty with a Medal of Valor. Columbia 25 officers from around the state received this prestigious award… as well as one K9 officer. It included 7 Chester county deputies who initiated a week-long manhunt for a serial killer who…

Bill making it illegal to use cell phone while driving heads to Senate

The bill is similar to a law already on the books in Georgia

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A bill that would make it illegal for drivers to hold a cellphone in their hands in South Carolina is heading to the Senate floor. The proposal passed the senate transportation committee on Wednesday. The bill requires anyone using a cell phone while driving to use hands-free features, like blue tooth or speakerphone. The fine for…

Series of earthquakes continues with 15th reported near Elgin

ELGIN, SC (WOLO) – The US Geological Survey has reported another earthquake, once again in the Elgin area of Kershaw County. The magnitude 1.6 earthquake occurred near Elgin at 8:08 p.m. Wednesday. This is the 15th earthquake reported since December. For more information about this earthquake, visit earthquake.usgs.gov.   Categories: Local News, News, State