Author: ABC Columbia Staff

‘Jeopardy James’ returns for Tournament of Champions

Columbia,SC (WOLO)— He’s Back! The man who made the long time trivia game show Jeopardy! the most must-see TV in quite some time, is ready to wager his luck for the show’s annual Tournement of Champions. Image: James Holzhauer/Twitter/Jeopardy James tweeted out a promo video for the tournament confirming his return to the game show. pic.twitter.com/ekXYEj89W9 — James Holzhauer (@James_Holzhauer)…

‘NewsGuard’ added to all Richland Library computer to help users vet through ‘fake news’

Columbia,SC (WOLO)—  Election Day is November 5th, that just a few weeks away. As many of you prepare to head to the polls to cast your ballots, you may be looking up information on certain candidates, and the platforms they represent. The Richland Library is trying to make your search for accurate news and information surrounding specific candidates vying for…

Orangeburg gets $9 million dollar grant to expand, create broadband access

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — Tuesday morning the US Department of Agriculture Commissioner,  Sonny Perdue announced a more than nine million dollar grant to create or expand broadband access to rural areas in Orangeburg County. South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner,  Hugh Weathers says high-speed internet in rural areas helps farmers connect to new markets and promote their businesses. Categories: Local News, Orangeburg

Prisma Health offers free flu shots

(image: Prisma Health) Columbia,SC ( WOLO) — The season for coughing, stuffy head, body aches and chills are here and Prisma Health wants to help keep you protected. Families in Richland, Lexington and Sumter counties can receive free flu shots from Prisma Health at locations throughout the three counties from Friday October 25th, 2019 to October 31st, 2019 to help…

Thursday night on ABC Prime

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Don’t move, ABC Columbia has a night full of drama on tap. The drama begins with ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ at 8PM, followed by a new episode on ‘A Million Little Things’ 9PM. Your night of who done it, would not be complete with an episode of the cliff hanger “How to Get Away with Murder’ at 10PM….

Be prepared for November 5th elections

Columbia,SC (WOLO)—- It is almost time to head to the polls toncast your ballot November 5th, which gives you a little bit of time left to get your ducks in a row. If you have not already registered to vote in the November 5th election, you will have to sit this one out since the deadline to do so has…

Governor Henry McMaster reacts to vote on ‘heartbeat bill’

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Tuesday a Senate subcommittee removed exemptions for rape and incest from the state’s proposed abortion legislation also known as the  ‘heartbeat bill,  meaning if passed,  abortions would not be legal in cases of rape or incest. The Medical Affairs Subcommittee voted 4-3 Wednesday along party lines to advance the bill to the full committee. (see more…

Project encourages women to get more involved in state organizations

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Governor McMaster and others are encouraging women to get involved in state organizations. Wednesday morning, the Governor was joined by several prominent women including Representative Beth Bernstein, and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette to promote the Gubernatorial Appointments Project, an initiative that encourages women to be more involved in boards, commissions and volunteer efforts. To find out more…

Wednesday night on ABC Prime time

Columbia,SC (WOLO)— Make sure you keep your dial right here on ABC Columbia for night full of thrills, laughs, and an ABC special you won’t see anywhere else. The night kicks off with a trio of comedies starting with ‘The Goldberg’s at 8PM, followed by more laughs from ‘Schooled’ at 8:30P. But the funny doesn’t stop there. ‘Modern Family’ will…