Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Prisma Health set to open two large scale Coronavirus Vaccination Sites

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Monday, Prisma Health says it is set to open two large-scale COVID-19 vaccination sites. The sites, located in Columbia and Greenville, are by appointment only. This comes days after Governor Henry McMaster announced that anyone 70-years-old and up can schedule an appointment to be vaccinated. The Columbia location is at 22 National Guard Road, Columbia, SC 29201,…

SC Statehouse closed through inauguration as threats of violence spread nationwide

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The South Carolina Statehouse is closing for five days after the FBI warned capitols in every U.S. state could be targets for violence. Police on Friday didn’t share any specific threats to the Statehouse, if there are any. But the Public Safety Department said the building is being closed Saturday through Wednesday’s presidential inauguration “out of…

Orangeburg Co. School District to continue remote learning through January

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In a statement released Thursday, the Orangeburg County School District says they will continue with their 100% virtual learning model through the end of January. The district cites concerns over the coronavirus in the community as a reason for this extension. The district originally planned to return to a hybrid learning model on January 19. “We certainly…

19-year-old wanted in armed robbery, shooting case turns herself in

SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – Sumter police say a 19-year-old girl wanted in connection with an armed robbery and a shooting has turned herself in. Tykiauana Danielle Oliver, 19, of Manning (SPD) Tykiauana Danielle Oliver, 19, of Manning (SPD) Authorities say Tykiauana Oliver, of Manning, is charged with attempted murder, attempted armed robbery and criminal conspiracy. According to investigators, a man…

Prayer vigil set for Sumter teen missing since the day after Christmas

The search for the missing teen continues as members of the community plan a prayer vigil

Sumter, SC (WOLO) — The search continues in Sumter for a teen missing since the day after Christmas. A family friend says a prayer vigil will take part this Friday night January 15th  at the Beacon Theatre on Broad Street beginning at six in the evening. They say volunteers will also hold another ground search the following Saturday January 16th….