Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Bill aims to prohibit use of critical race theory in SC schools

If passed teachers would not be able to teach CRT in history, or civics classes

FILE Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Lawmakers discussed a bill that would prohibit teachers from using critical race theory when teaching history and civics in South Carolina. Critical race theory is a graduate-level academic and legal framework that recognizes that systemic racism not only exists but that it permeates all aspects of American culture including education, housing, employment, and healthcare. According…

COVID vaccines being offered at Soda City Market

The vaccine clinic will take place in partnership with Cooperative Health

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you still need a vaccine you can get it done while doing a little shopping this weekend. the Richland County Library in partnership with Cooperative Health will be offering free vaccinations at the Soda City Market this Saturday. The market runs from 9 AM until 1 PM and will take place from the 13 to…

Former Rock Hill officer found not guilty of assault and battery

  Courtsey: WCCB Rock Hill, S.C. (WCCB)–A jury has found former Rock Hill Officer Jonathan Moreno not guilty of third degree assault and battery. Jonathan Moreno was accused of assaulting Travis Price, after Price approached a traffic stop involving his brother. In court, the two sides had very different perspectives on the confrontation. Travis Price showed jurors how former Officer…

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…