Image: Food Lion Columbia,SC (WOLO) —- The grocery store chain Food Lion says it has a mission to ‘nourish neighbors in the towns and cities’ that have been effected by coronavirus (COVID-19) and now they are teaming up with school districts across the area to make it happen. Each week, the grocery chain is delivering meals that will be given…
Image: SCSFA logo Columbia, SC (WOLO) —- It’s one of the Palmetto states oldest and biggest week long yearly conventions that draws thousands of firefighters, first responders, members of the families and the general public to Columbia, South Carolina each year, expect this one. Executive Committee members for the South Carolina Firefighters’ Association (SCSFA) voted to cancel the event that…
Columbia,SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released their latest tally of coronavirus cases statewide. As of 5:30PM Friday April 24, DHEC reported 168 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and 8 additional deaths across South Carolina. The total number of people that have now been confirmed with the quickly spread virus stands…
Orangeburg,SC ( WOLO)— Orangeburg County investigators are hoping members of the public can help them get more information concerning an attempted burglary of a Cardova home from Monday. According to authorities, two people were caught on a home doorbell camera as deputies say they attempted to kick in the door to a home around 2PM. In the video you can…
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — Richland County Coroner Gary Watts and Sheriff Leon Lott took to the street Wednesday to help seniors get some of the essential items they may need while they are home reducing their chances of being exposed to coronavirus (COVID-19). The County officials helped pass out “Senior Care Relief Bags . Each of the bags included…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – Lexington Police hope you can help find the person who recently got away with nearly $20,000 from a bank in Lexington. Wednesday night LPD released a photo of the person in question saying he was involved in a fraudulent transaction of nearly $20,000 at the Ameris Bank in Lexington on March 25. While we realize that…
Image: City of Columbia Columbia, SC (WOLO) — While the City of Columbia remains under a curfew in an attempt to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), health officials say some communities are still reporting rampant cases of COVID-19. One of those areas was given a donation to help give residents located in the 29203 area code an extra layer…
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…
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…
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…
