Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Million Man March held in Columbia

More than a thousand people show up for a peaceful protest in downtown Columbia Sunday

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A peaceful protest was held in downtown Columbia Sunday. More than a thousand people hit the pavement, some with signs, others in t-shirts with their calls for a change to systemic racism during the Million Man March. The group began walking from the Martin Luther King Park to the South Carolina statehouse to demand police reform…

Nearly 800 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death announced Sunday

Cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in SC with 799 new cases, 1 death in 24 hours

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Sunday The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)  announced  799 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 1 more death in South Carolina. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 18,795 and thome number of South Carolinians who have lost died due to the…

DHEC announces 770 new cases, 6 deaths due to COVID-19

As of Saturday June 13, more than 17,955 confirmed cases reported statewide

Columbia,SC (WOLO)—-  As of Saturday June 13, ( 3:30pm) the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), released the most recent cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. According to health officials, there have been 770 new reported cases of the virus. This brings the statewide total number of cases here in South Carolina to 17,955, with 6 additional…

Columbia Kroger manager fired after being accused of calling an employee a racial slur

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A grocery store manager in northeast Richland County has been fired for using a racial slur. People gathered outside the Kroger on Killian Road Friday night demanding action from the company. ABC Columbia confirmed with the victim’s mother that a store manager called a her son the “N” word. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department reported things…

Sen. Tim Scott on removal of Confederate names, monuments

South Carolina Senator gives his thoughts on growing requests to have Confederate monuments removed

(CNN) — South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, who is currently writing the GOP’s Senate proposal for police reform was asked his opinion on removing Confederate names and monuments. Here’s a look at what he had to say about the issue. Categories: Local News, Politics, State

West Columbia’s Artisan Market makes a comeback

The popular local outdoor shopping experience is returning with safety precautions in place

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — West Columbia’s weekend market is making a comeback. Starting this Saturday,  June 13,  the city of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market will be open every Saturday, from 9am-1pm. The market will take place at the Interactive Art Park on Meeting Street. Organizers have put some safety precautions in place as the coronavirus pandemic continues. In…