Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Richland One, Prisma Health and DHEC hosting drive thru COVID-19 Vaccine clinics

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to get a COVID-19 vaccine, one Midlands School District is hosting several clinics. Richland School District One, Prisma Health and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control will host four free drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinics this summer. You can get your shot on July 1 and July 22 at Caughman Road…

Richland County offers rental assistance for those impacted by COVID-19

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Emergency rental assistance funds are still available for Richland County renters impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the County, The U.S. Treasury Department awarded the county 12.5 million to help renters. The program provides up to 12 months of rental and utility assistance, plus an additional three months if funds are available. To apply, Richland County…

Colorado Springs Military Connection

Colorado Springs isn't just known for its beautiful mountain scenery, outdoor activities, and Pikes Peak

COLORADO SPRINGS–Colorado Springs isn’t just known for its beautiful mountain scenery, outdoor activities, and Pikes Peak. Colorado Springs isn’t just known for its beautiful mountain scenery, outdoor activities, and Pikes Peak. It’s also got a huge military population including one of the most well-known facilities in the world. The North American Aerospace Defense Command or NORAD and the Cheyenne Mountain…

Unemployment benefits return to pre-pandemic operations

Governor Henry McMaster ordered the move as a way to encourage those on unemployment to get back to work

Columbia, SC (WOLO) –Beginning this Sunday, the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce will return to pre-pandemic, state unemployment operations. This comes after governor Henry McMaster ordered the unemployment insurance programs in the state to stop by June 30th. This means unemployed workers will now lose an extra weekly $300 that originally was scheduled to run until early September….

Columbia Police actively investigate shooting on Cardamon Court

No details have been released surrounding what led to the shooting or extent of injuries sustained in shooting

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department is in the preliminary stages of investigating a shooting they say has left two men injured. Authorities have not released the severity or nature of the injuries sustained during the shooting, but tell us their officers are still on the scene in the 100 block of Cardamon Ct. That is where authorities…

Columbia Fire rescues construction worker after fall into underground support structure

The 3rd shift is being credited for putting their quick wit and traning skills to the test to save the injured construction worker

Image: Columbia Fire Department Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Fire fighters are use to running towards danger,  when most are running out. It’s these moments that fire officials say they train for, and Thursday they put some of those skills of confined space rescues to work to rescue a construction worker. Columbia Fire says the construction worker was climbing a ladder…

Kershaw Police say ‘repeat’ drug offender back in custody after traffic stop

Authorities say the suspect was arrested after a traffic stop led officials to discover drugs and a gun

Image: Kershaw Co. Sheriff’s Office (Suspect Pictured: Terry James Altman) Kershaw, SC (WOLO) — The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office says a man pulled over during a traffic stop is behind bars accused of trafficking multiple drugs, and for having a stolen gun in his possession as a convicted felon. Kershaw deputies say 41 year old Terry James Altman is a…

Sumter man identified as murder suspect for May shooting

SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – A 24-year-old Sumter man is wanted for a murder that happened on May 25. Juwone Jay (SCSO) Juwone D’Angelo Kelley Jay, faces charges of murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and discharging a weapon into a vehicle. 20-year-old Kalieah Green was shot and killed in the 4200 block of Hickory Road on May…