Author: ABC Columbia Staff

SC Dept. of Corrections employee charged with smuggling drugs into prison

The cadet is charged with trying to smuggle drugs into prison

Columbia,SC (WOLO) —- A former employee for the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) is on the other side of the law tonight. SCDC Police Services say they have charged 19 year old Zatwon Mason Jr. with trying to smuggle various types of contraband into the McCormick Correctional  Institution. According to an arrest warrant obtained by ABC Columbia News, Mason,…

SC surpasses 9,000 cases of coronavirus, nearly 400 deaths

SC DHEC releases the latest number of coronavirus COVID-19 for the state

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has released the latest cases of confirmed cases statewide. According to officials, as of Tuesday May 19, there are 137 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, while 8 more people have now died as a result of the virus. This brings the total number of individuals…

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…