Author: ABC Columbia Staff

H.S. student creates device to prevent children from being left in hot cars

The device will send an alert to the driver if the child is forgotten in the car, having a reaction to the heat

Columbia,SC (WOLO)—- DHEC is reminding anyone who takes care of young children or animals to look before you lock. Officials say parked cars can quickly become dangerous during south carolina’s hot summer months. Since 1998,  DHEC says, there have been 20 deaths in hot cars in South Carolina, most recently last week in Spartanburg. officials recommend putting something in your…

Police investigate shooting that leaves one injured on Shop Road

Authorities are asking for tips from anyone who may have seen something

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital. According to the Sheriff’s Department deputies were dispatched to the cheap way gas station on Shop Road in Columbia around 6:20 this evening. When deputies arrived on scene, the victim who had been shot in the lower body, was already in…

SC State University lifts COVID travel restrictions

University officials say fully vaccinated students and staff will now be able to travel domestically and internationally

(Image: SC State University logo) Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina State University is lifting there travel restrictions both domestic and international that were put in place to slow the spread of coronavirus. This new measure will only apply to students and staff who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. SC State plans to return to normal operations in the Fall…