Author: ABC Columbia Staff
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

Application process for two new CARES act grant programs underway

Small, minority business can begin applying today to see if you qualify
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  Friday, Gov. Henry McMaster released details about two new South Carolina CARES act grant programs that will specifically go towards helping small and minority businesses throughout the state. Both programs are designed to give reimbursements to small businesses and non profit organizations that dealt with COVID-19 related financial or operational effects. The Minority and Small Business…
Local News

Prisma offers free flu shots today

Prisma is offering the free vaccinations at two different locations
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — -Prisma Health is offering free flu shots today, Saturday October 17. You can go to one of two locations in the area to get vaccinated. Prisma is hosting one event at Saint Andrews Middle School and another at Fairfield Middle School. Both of those sites are open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prisma says it…
Local News, Politics, State

Two new grant programs to assist small, minority businesses

You can begin applying for programs Monday October 19, 2020
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  Friday, Gov. Henry McMaster  released details about two new South Carolina CARES act grant programs that will specifically go towards helping small and minority business throughout the state.Both programs are designed to give reimbursements to small businesses and non profit organizations that dealt with COVID-19 related financial or operational effects. The Minority and Small Business Relief…
Local News, State

SLED arrests officer accused of misconduct in office

Warrants accuse officer of soliciting sexual acts in exchange dismissing charges
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia,SC (WOLO) —-  The South Carolina Department of Law Enforcement Division (SLED), arrested a former officer who worked for the Bennettsville Police Department Friday. According to arrest warrants obtained by ABC Columbia News, 29 year old James Rondell Williams is accused of soliciting $100 dollars and sexual acts in exchange for dismissing two traffic citations he previously issued. The warrant…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Lexington, Local News, News

Lexington police to begin school zone campaign

Police say the goal of the initiative is to crack down on speeding in school zones
ABC Columbia Staff,

(Image: Lexington Police Department ) Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington Police Department is hoping they can get you to take the pedal off the metal by kicking off their school zone enforcement campaign. Lexington, SC (October 16, 2020) – Chief Terrence Green would like the community to know that officers of the Lexington Police Department will be working an…

Cola Fire Truck Push
Local News, Richland

Columbia Fire station 9 gets brand new ladder truck

The department held a ceremonial push-in event to show off the hot wheels
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Some Columbia firefighters have a sweet new ride. Friday afternoon the firefighters at station nine on Devine Street held a push-in ceremony for their brand new ladder truck. Columbia -Richland Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins tells ABC Columbia News having this new piece of equipment for the department is going to be a game changer for years…

Sat Covid
ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Health, Local News, State

DHEC announces 897 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths

Health officials also released new details concerning their vaccination plans when one is available
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Friday The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) releases their latest  COVID-19 numbers for the state. To date, health officials say they have 897 new cases of coronavirus, while 5 additional South Carolinians have lost their lives to the virus. That brings the total number of cases in South Carolina to 155, 799 confirmed cases…

Serve N Connect
Local News, Richland, State

Serve and Connect expands ‘Compass Program’ to bridge police, community gap

The community organzation is expanding in hopes of breaking down more barriers in the North Columbia neighborhood
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — the community organization ‘serve and connect’ is expanding their ‘compass program’ starting in the north Columbia neighborhood. The goal of the initiative is to help break barriers that some say have too long existed between law enforcement and the residents within some area neighborhoods to create a new narrative that will rebuild trust,  community engagement,  and…

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