Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Prisma Health to offer in person appointment assistance for those eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolinians 70-years-old and above will soon be able to receive in-person assistance for scheduling their COVID-19 vaccine. Prisma Health announced that they are offering appointment assistance for those eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The assistance will be available at Prisma’s vaccination centers. Prisma says the move comes in response to the challenges they have seen…

Mega Millions winning numbers are here

Lottery fever continues to grip the country as people hope to get that lucky tickey

 Justin Sullivan/Getty Images, FILE Columbia,SC (WOLO)- –The Mega Millions jackpot has increased, again and as of Friday January 22, 2021 the jackpot jumped  to $1 billion for Friday night’s drawing. This is the second highest payout in the games history. Grab your tickets because we have those winning numbers. They are:  42-26-42-50-60 with a Mega Ball number of 24. Good…

Former President obtains S.C. lawyer for Senate impeachment trial

Multiple sources, including top GOP Senators, spokesperson for Sen. Lindsey Graham confirm the addition

(ABC News)– A South Carolina attorney will represent the former President in his Senate impeachment trial. A top Trump adviser tweeted that South Carolina native Butch Bowers has joined the Trump defense team. Bowers is well known in the Palmetto State political circles for defending politicians. Among those, the last three South Carolina Governors. A then Lieutenant Governor Henry McMaster…

Calhoun Co. Sheriff’s search for man accused of stealing items from area business

Authorities say the man was spotted on surveillance at a business on Sonntag Drive in Gaston

Calhoun Co.,SC (WOLO)— Deputies in Calhoun County are searching for a man accused of breaking into a business and stealing several items. Investigators say this is surveillance footage from a business on Sonntag Drive in Gaston. If you know anything or can help investigators identify the suspect contact Crimestoppers at 1888-CRIME-SC. Categories: Local News, News

Former Sumter Co. Coroner dies from COVID-19

Sumter County community asks for thoughts and prayers after longtime employee dies from COVID

Image: Sumter County Coroner’s Office Sumter, SC (WOLO) — The Sumter County community is mourning one of their own tonight. ABC Columbia news has learned that former Sumter County Deputy Coroner, Boykin, better known to many as Ken Bell, died as a result of complications related to COVID-19.  The Sumter County Coroner, Robbie Baker and his team posted this message…

Deputies arrest suspect accused of smashing church windows

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – A Dorchester County man has been arrested in connection with $5,000 in damages done to a church in Orangeburg County. Richard Mathews, 29 (OCSO)Richard Mathews, 29, of St. George, faces charges of malicious injury to a place of worship, trespassing, breaking into a motor vehicle and malicious injury to personal property. The incident happened back on…

Richland One teachers, staff to work from home, games canceled as safety precaution

A spokesperson says the decisions have been made 'out of an abudance of caution' leading to the presidential inauguration

(Courtesy: RCSD1) Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — All Richland School District One teachers and staff will work from home tomorrow Wednesday January 20, 2021. Games and practices have also been canceled for the day. A spokesperson for the district tells ABC Columbia News,  the decision was made out of an abundance of ‘caution’ and ‘concern’ over safety as the presidential…