Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Dhec
Local News, State

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
ABC Columbia Staff,

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…

Local News, News

Double shooting investigation: 2 women shot in lower Richland

ABC Columbia Staff,

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…

Green Eyes
Local News

Vista Guild unveils public art piece ‘Green Eyes’

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

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…

April School
Local News, Richland

Midlands to welcome first school for children with dyslexia

The tuition free school is set to open in July 2021
ABC Columbia Staff,

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…

Seniors Meals
Local News, State

Thousands of meals go out to feed SC seniors in need during outbreak

Food is headed to some of the most vulnerable citizens during the coronavirus pandemic
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Thousands of meals are on their way to South Carolina’s seniors. This morning the South Carolina Association of Council on Aging directors received a shipment of 33 thousand non-perishable; pre-packaged meals that will be distributed throughout the state.   Categories: Local News, State

Lex 3 Feeding Program
Local News, News

Lexington 3 to start mailing meals to students through free or reduced lunch program

ABC Columbia Staff,

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC (WOLO) – Students in Lexington County School District 3 could soon have meals mailed to them. It’s part of the Meals-To-You Program which the district had applied and been accepted to. The program provides shelf-stable, kid-friendly breakfasts and lunches to students in rural school districts who were receiving meals at a free or reduced price. The district will…

Publix
Digital Exclusives and Features

Publix donates millions in response to coronavirus pandemic

Grocery chain donates total of $2 million to dozens of foodbanks across country, two in South Carolina
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Publix Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Public Super Markets are giving back in response of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in an effort to stop hunger for families in need during the outbreak. Today, Thursday April 16, Publix Super Markets Charities donated a second $1 million dollars to the Feeding America member food banks to help during the coronavirus pandemic. Thursday’s donation…

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