Author: ABC Columbia Staff

COVID vaccine available for those 70 and older

Wednesday those 70 years and older can begin signing up for vaccinations

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Tuesday the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) provided more details about how those over 70 can receive the COVID vaccine. The agency says those who qualify can schedule appointments beginning Wednesday January 13th. DHEC says they will have a map available on its Website showing where the vaccine will be available. If you do…

Deputies investigating shooting after two victims flagged down help

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -Two people were injured in a shooting Friday afternoon in Richland County. According to the Sheriff’s Office, it happened around 2:30 p.m. on Green Springs Drive. Deputies arrived on scene and found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. The men had flagged down medical help and were being treated for their injuries. Both were transported to the…

President Trump returns to twitter, ‘ I am outraged by the violence, lawlessness, mayhem’

The President's response comes 24 hours after thousands swarmed, then vandalized the Capitol building

(AP Photo/Susan Walsh) Washington, DC (WOLO) — 24 hours after thousands of Trump supporters stormed the United States Capitol to protest the certification of the electoral votes of President -Elect Joe Biden, President Trump is speaking out. Trump  condemning the brutal attack and vandalism that took place in a more than 4 hour period at the Capitol Wednesday afternoon. While…

Columbia residents react to attack at the U.S. Capitol by angry protestors

People around the world watched the U.S. Capitol as it was being attacked

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Leaders from across the country, including many here in South Carolina were not the only ones reacting to the more than four hour attack unfold on their television screens on Capitol Hill. Some without any political affiliation say Wednesday January 6th, 2021 we witnessed a historic moment of horror. Categories: Local News, National News, Politics, State