Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Ready for a walk? City of Columbia Greenspaces open

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Ready to.get outside for a walk? Some places in Columbia that were closed because of the pandemic are now open. The city announced several greenways and walking trails are now open from sunrise to sunset. Social distancing guidelines will still be enforced at all city spaces. City officials say Parks remain closed. The City of Columbia…

Gov. McMaster tours Midlands plant that makes face shields for service industry

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Governor Henry McMaster toured a 3-D printing facility that ABC Columbia profiled this week for making masks to protect those in the service industry. Z-Verse in West Columbia plans to produce about 200,000 z-shield flex’s per day. The face shield is reusable and washable and helps protect both the staff and customers say company officials. Right now, the…

Columbia City Council asks Congress for rental assistance program

The measure asking Congress to help people pay their rent passed unanimously by city council members

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The City of Columbia is asking the federal government to help people pay their rent. City Council is requesting Congress implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The resolution was introduced by councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine, and voted on by members ultimately passing unanimously. ⁦@CityofColumbia⁩ City Council working for working people: Councilwoman ⁦@TIDEVINE⁩ introduced a resolution urging…

Coroner identifies victim killed in Lexington crash

SC Highway Patrol continues to investigate the deadly crash

Lexington, SC (WOLO) —  The Lexington County Coroner has identified the victim killed in a deadly crash officials say took place around 3 a.m. Thursday morning. Margret Fisher says 24 year old Cody David Moody of Pelion was pronounced dead on the scene after dying as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. The South Carolina Highway Patrol say…

Two men are behind bars after motel search uncovers drugs, weapons

RCSD says they discovered various types of drugs, and a stolen gun

Image: Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has arrested two men after a motel drug bust uncovers various illegal narcotics and a weapon. After an investigation, deputies were able to get a search warrant for a room at the Super 8 Motel located at 5321 Forest Drive. Once inside the room,…

Task force meets to discuss SC Schools: ‘accelerateED’

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The ‘accelerateED’ task force continued its efforts on Thursday to find a way to safely re-open schools. The online meeting focused on concerns parents have raised about when and how the reopening procedure will take place. Specifically, results of an on-line survey of parents, conducted by the group. Categories: Local News, State Tags: Superintendent of Education

Road rage suspect seen on dash cam using pipe to damage victim’s windows

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Authorities hope to identify a man seen on camera during a road rage incident in Richland County this week. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says it happened May 13th, around 1:40 p.m., on Garners Ferry Road near Lower Richland High School. Road rage incident caught on camera 5/13. (RCSD) In the video you see a black…

Some green spaces in Columbia closed because of the pandemic will reopen

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Some places to get outside in Columbia that have been closed because of the pandemic will reopen. The city announced several greenways and trails will open from sunrise to sunset, effective immediately. These will be places to get out and go for a walk as parks and their facilities will remain closed. Social distancing guidelines will…