Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Prisma host Halloween Carnival fun for hospitalized children

Courtesy:Palmetto/Prisma (Previous Hospital Halloween event) Columbia,SC (WOLO)— They are little ones, dealing with some pretty big issues, and while they are hospitalized due to various conditions, Prisma Health wants to enjoy being a kid, and forget their ailment with some happy Halloween fun. Thursday October 31st,  Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Midlands located at 7 Richland Medical Park Dr., Atrium will host…

Nearly 50 state Attorneys General, including SC A.G. Wilson are investigating anti-trust violations

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — forty-seven state Attorneys General, including South Carolina AG Alan Wilson, are now investigating Facebook for potential anti-trust violations. In a press release, New York Attorney General Letitia James said all of the states involved are concerned Facebook may have put consumer data at risk. The Attorneys General are also investigating whether Facebook has reduced the quality…

8 year old with heart tumor has party of a lifetime after community answers a mother’s plea

Irmo,SC (WOLO)—- Earlier this week an Irmo mother and father were worried their daughter would celebrate her 8th birthday alone, again. According to her mother in a Facebook post, she sent out invites to Maelynn’s birthday party last year and had no response. This year, she sent out invites but again was greeted with no rsvp’s to the party. According…

Friday night on ABC Prime time

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — We have a jam packed night of entertainment lined up for you tonight on ABC Prime time. Start your Friday night off with a few laughs and maybe even a few screams as ‘American Housewife’ takes on Halloween at 8PM, followed by ‘Fresh off the Boat’ starting at 8:30PM. Then grab a comfortable seat for a…

‘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…