Author: ABC Columbia Staff

S.C. Covid-19 cases spike after Thanksgiving holiday

Just a week after the holiday DHEC reports daily cases are again above one thousand

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  Just one week after the close gathering Thanksgiving holiday COVID-19 cases are once again spiking here in South Carolina. For the first time since mid October daily cases are now rising above one thousand. The Department of health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reporting out of the most recent 17- thousand tests, just under 11 hundred came back…

Motorcyclist thrown from bike, killed in Richland County crash

Authorities say the deadly accident took place at the intersection of Sandfield and Branham Roads

Richland Co. , SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly accident that took place in Richland County  just before 7pm Thursday night. According to Trooper David Jones with SCHP, at around 6:45pm a person who has not yet been identified was driving a 2014 Harley Davidson headed east on Sandfield Road. Trooper Jones says when…

Columbia Police warn you to be careful while decking the halls

According to the National Safety Council thousands of people end up injured while decorating their homes for the holidays

Image: Rochelle Dean (ABC Columbia FILE) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The holiday season is officially here! That may have many of you in the mood to get ready for the season by putting up those decorations. Before you fall head over heals for those beautiful lights, wreaths, and Christmas trees the Columbia Police Department is asking you to make sure…