Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Rcsd Suspect
Local News, Richland

RCSD searches for a man wanted for April burglary

RCSD says the suspect is accused of second degree burglary from April
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: RCSD Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them locate a man accused of a burglary they say took place back in April. According to deputies, 38 year old Dameion Rhyhelee Rembert is wanted for second-degree burglary. Authorities say just before 4:30p.m April 26 Rembert is On April 26, around 4:25 p.m.,…
Local News, Richland

Richland One Calendar Committee seeks feedback

The committee wants to hear from teachers, students, parents, staff
ABC Columbia Staff,

file Columbia,SC (WOLO) —- The Richland One Calendar Committee wants to hear your thoughts on the calendar for the upcoming school year. Last week, the Board of School Commissioners approved plans to push back the initial scheduled start of the school year from August 19 to August 31. Richland One school district Superintendent, Dr. Craig Witherspoon said the extra time would give…
Digital Exclusives and Features, News

‘Let’s Talk Race’ gives community chance to discuss race relations

Event is being held virtually tonight from 6:30-8:30PM
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Next week the Richland Library will continue to open the conversation with the community about race relations with its Let’s Talk Race ‘ program. Tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 you can join the library online where speakers will address the topic of systemic racism in our state and country. The library says programs like these are…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

President of Jordan Brand ‘Nike’, Benedict alumnus to speak for Benedict commencement

This will be the 150th Commencement Convocation for Benedict College, held Saturday August 8
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image Provided by: Benedict College Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Benedict College is gearing up for their 150th commencement celebration, albeit virtual for family and friends because of the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, students will be the only ones able to gather to celebrate as they graduate from an institution of higher learning to real world education. For 2020, graduates will…

#MaskUp courtesy City Columbia
Local News

City of Columbia celebrates ‘Mask Up Challenge’ winners

The City of Columbia announces the two winners of the #MaskUp challenge created to help slow the spread of COVID-19
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The city of Columbia announced the first winners of the city’s mask up Columbia challenge. The city sent congratulations to Matt Hudson for the most votes and Megan Pinckney for social reach. The city wants you to continue to show your passion for keeping the community healthy and doing your part to stop the spread of…

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Prisma Health hosts additional COVID-19 testing sites

Sites will be held this week in Columbia, Lexington, Maudlin, and Travelers Rest
ABC Columbia Staff,

LEX MED DHEC COVID drive thru testing Columbia, SC (WOLO) — As a part of their continued effort to expand testing throughout the state of South Carolina, Prisma Health in a partnership with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Quality (DHEC) , and state agencies is hosting six additional testing sites to help citizens slow the spread of…

Schools Fall
Local News, News, State

Six school districts’ reopening plans approved, 73+ still in waiting

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The State Superintendent has approved six school districts’ plans for returning to school this fall. Molly Spearman’s office has received 73 plans awaiting approval with eight more districts that asked for an extension. The only midlands district approved Monday was the Saluda County District. According to officials it will offer hybrid and fully virtual options with…

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