Author: ABC Columbia Staff
Health, Local News, State

Benedict college awarded $2.7 million dollar grant

The funds are being given to 5 SC HBCU's enduring hardship during pandemic
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Benedict College Logo Columbia, SC (WOLO) — BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is giving back in a big way. As a part of a commitment to financially assist five South Carolina Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) facing hardships due to the coronavirus pandemic. One of the five institutions is Benedict College, which was recently gifted a grant of…

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Kershaw, Local News

Woman found unconscious, severely beaten at area motel

Kersahw County deputies say the men believed to be involved remain on the loose
ABC Columbia Staff,

Kershaw Co., SC (WOLO) — Kershaw County deputies are searching for the two men you see in these photos– wanted in connection to an assault at the Travel Inn in Lugoff. Deputies say both were seen close to the location around the time of the assault. Authorities also say the two men were last seen driving a blue Dodge Ram…

National Outlook On Back To School
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

Some Midlands schools are back to hitting the books

below is a list of some of the area disticts that are either back in session or getting ready to head back
ABC Columbia Staff,

Monday was the first day back to the books for several midlands school districts. Lexington One and Three, Richland One and Two, and Saluda county schools all starting class today. Richland Two started what the district is calling “phase one” by having virtual school through R2 E-School and E-Learning options. Meanwhile Clarendon Three, Kershaw County, Lee County, Lexington Two, and…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

15 UofSC students, 6 Greek organizations suspended for violating student conduct

University officials say students, organizations actions 'jeopardizes public safety'
ABC Columbia Staff,

(Courtesy: UofSC/Twitter) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The University of South Carolina is cracking down on students and organizations that violate the student code of conduct after they are accused of holding large parties. The University not only are the actions of the individuals involved ‘behavior that jeopardizes public safety’, but adds the actions are in direct breach of the Executive…

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Local News, Richland

CPD fires officer accused of using racial slur during weekend altercation

The Columbia Police Deaprtment says officers actions deemed as 'Unsatisfactory Performance'
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia Police Foundation@ColumbiaPDFSC Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Police department has fired a longtime officer after he was caught on camera using a racial slur during a verbal altercation in Five Points over the weekend. CPD says their Disciplinary Review Board met Monday afternoon to hear more about the investigation where authorities say Sergeant Chad Walker used a racial…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Health, Local News

Prisma Health cancels Columbia, Greenville COVID-19 testing this weekend

Health officials say they were forced to cancel the planned testing due to inclement weather
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Free COVID-19 testing that Prisma Health was planning to host this weekend August 24, has been canceled. Health officials say they had to cancel the coronavirus testing events in Columbia, Simpsonville, and Greenville due to inclement weather that came from the remnants of Hurricane Laura. All hospital-based drive-through testing sites in the Upstate also will be…

Health, Local News

Sixth UofSC Greek Village housing quarantined after more positive COVID-19 cases

Two weeks after the University resumed classes, another is on quarantine
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The University of South Carolina says another Greek Village house is in quarentine after more cases of coronavirus are detected. This is now the sixth Greek Village residence for Fraternities and Sororities to live that have been placed under quarantine since classes resumed at the University two weeks ago. ABC Columbia News has learned, students residing…

Latea Killian Arrest
Local News, News

Woman accused of pointing gun at Killian Walmart employee arrested

The 36 year old mother is charged with presenting a firearm, unlawful conduct toward a child
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: RCSD Columbia,SC (WOLO) —- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a woman accused of pulling a firearm out in a busy Walmart store. 36 year old Latea Mitchell was arrested at her home Friday morning, nearly a month after the August 1st incident. Officials say Mitchell, who RCSD had her toddler in the shopping cart at the time,…

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