Author: ABC Columbia Staff

West Columbia PD search for missing teenager

The Police Department is asking for help locating missing 16 year old not seen for days

Image: West Columbia Police Department West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The West Columbia Police Department hopes someone may have information the whereabouts of a teen they say has been missing for several days. According to authorities, 16 year old Gavin Merrill was last seen Tuesday April 21st after leaving his residence. Officials say he was wearing, a white tank top, a…

City of Columbia gives small businesses a big boost

Council members vote in favor of giving 2 hundred businesses some financial support

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —As many reopen their doors today, some businesses across the City of Columbia received a big boost. The City Council voted to give nearly $1 million dollars to more than 200 businesses as part of the city’s Economic Sustainability Plan. Later this week, ABC Columbia’s Tim Scott will have much more on this new initiative and how…

Yesterdays Restaurant & Tavern ‘hang it up’

The Five Points restaurant says they decided to shut their doors after more than 40 years

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Tuesday was the first day some South Carolina stores and restaurants were able to open their doors back up after Governor Henry McMaster relaxed part of his Executive Order that left some businesses under lock and key. While some were eager to welcome customers back into their shops, not everyone is back in business. Yesterday’s Restaurant…

COVID-19 takes toll on SC nursing homes, assisted living facilities

SC DHEC will begin to release cases, deaths recorded at area nursing homes, assisted living facilities

DHEC Logo Columbia,SC ( WOLO)— Since cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) began spread here in South Carolina, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has made weekly press briefings, and daily updates on their website to keep the public aware of the number of cases, and deaths throughout the state. Beginning next week, DHEC plans to give specifics on the…

Double shooting investigation: 2 women shot in lower Richland

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigation a double shooting Monday night. RCSD says they got a call around 8:40 to the 2500 block of South Partridge Circle. When they got there they found two women shot in the upper body. They were taken to the hospital. There was no update on their condition. No suspect…

Vista Guild unveils public art piece ‘Green Eyes’

The debut was delayed because of coronavirus, but is now up and on drive-by display

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Friday the Congaree Vista Guild and Lewis and Clark unveiled the Vista’s newest public art piece ‘Green Eyes’. The sculpture was due to be unveiled by Clark Ellefson of Lewis and Clark as part of the 38th Annual Artista Vista 2020. Due to the events postponement because of the coronavirus finally getting the chance to unveil…

Midlands to welcome first school for children with dyslexia

The tuition free school is set to open in July 2021

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The midlands’ is getting ready to welcome the first school ofnits kind. A brand new, tuition free school set to open next year will give support for students who suffer from laguage based reading because dyslexia The institution, Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence (PACE) Academy, was approved by the Board of Trustees for the South Carolina…