Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Richland One, Prisma Health and DHEC hosting drive thru COVID-19 Vaccine clinics

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to get a COVID-19 vaccine, one Midlands School District is hosting several clinics. Richland School District One, Prisma Health and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control will host four free drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinics this summer. You can get your shot on July 1 and July 22 at Caughman Road…

Richland County offers rental assistance for those impacted by COVID-19

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Emergency rental assistance funds are still available for Richland County renters impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the County, The U.S. Treasury Department awarded the county 12.5 million to help renters. The program provides up to 12 months of rental and utility assistance, plus an additional three months if funds are available. To apply, Richland County…

Colorado Springs Military Connection

Colorado Springs isn't just known for its beautiful mountain scenery, outdoor activities, and Pikes Peak

COLORADO SPRINGS–Colorado Springs isn’t just known for its beautiful mountain scenery, outdoor activities, and Pikes Peak. Colorado Springs isn’t just known for its beautiful mountain scenery, outdoor activities, and Pikes Peak. It’s also got a huge military population including one of the most well-known facilities in the world. The North American Aerospace Defense Command or NORAD and the Cheyenne Mountain…

Unemployment benefits return to pre-pandemic operations

Governor Henry McMaster ordered the move as a way to encourage those on unemployment to get back to work

Columbia, SC (WOLO) –Beginning this Sunday, the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce will return to pre-pandemic, state unemployment operations. This comes after governor Henry McMaster ordered the unemployment insurance programs in the state to stop by June 30th. This means unemployed workers will now lose an extra weekly $300 that originally was scheduled to run until early September….