Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Safely decking the halls for the holidays

Tyler Ryan speaks with Irmo Fire Department Chief about how to stay safe during the holidays

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Christmas trees are the epitome of the Christmas holiday tradition, but they can quickly become a fire hazard if you are not careful. Our Tyler Ryan spoke with the Chief of the Irmo Fire Department to find out how to stay safe while decking the halls. Categories: Local News, News

Goodwill hosts job fair for veterans transitioning to civilian life

The job fair is set to take place Tuesday December 7, 2021

Columbia, SC (WOLO)— If you’re a veteran and in the market for a job. You’re in luck. ‘Operation GoodJobs’ is a new initiative of GIUMSC hoping to help those who have served find the perfect fit as they move on to their next career. According to Goodwill, there are more than 365,000 veterans in the Palmetto state.  Data from the…

Columbia Police search for driver accused of shooting at motorist

CPD says the incident took place along Spears Creek Church Road

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Police department continues searching for the pick-up truck captured in surveillance image following a shooting Wednesday. Authorities say the driver of the truck is accused of firing a shot at another vehicle along Spears Creek Church Road. According to police, the driver of the other vehicle says both cars were traveling north when the…

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…