Author: ABC Columbia Staff
Digital Exclusives and Features

5th annual ‘PARK-ing Day’ pushes need for more public space

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) —PARK(ing) Day is an annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transformation  metered parking spaces into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public places. The mission of PARK(ing) Day is to call attention to the need for more urban open space, to generate critical debate around how public space is created and allocated, in addition…
Local News, State

Majority of Midlands schools return to class Friday

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —- A lot of parents in the Midlands are probably asking the same question, will my child’s school be in tomorrow? Chances are the answer is yes. At least for many of the schools in the Midlands districts like Lexington One that has already announced plans to open their door for class tomorrow, (Friday September 6th, 2019)….
Local News, State

Rules of the road as Hurricane Dorian blows through SC

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia,SC (WOLO)—  As Hurricane Dorian continues its path in the coastal regions of South Carolina, AAA wants to remind anyone planning to get behind the wheel to avoid driving through flooded waters. Tiffany Wright, AAA Carolinas spokesperson says, “Water is one of the most deadly components of major storms and unfortunately isn’t taken seriously enough,” said Tiffany Wright, AAA Carolinas spokesperson….
Local News

What SCEMD suggests you need to keep ahead of Hurricane Dorian

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Dorians path suggests Midlands communities like Sumter and Orangeburg will see some effects from Hurricane Dorian. for the remainder of us- it’s not a matter of *if* ,*but when* a hurricane impacts our families. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division’s (SCEMD) hurricane guide has a list of items you’ll need to have before the storm. arrives. SCEMD…
Health, Local News

Prisma Health offers online medical help free to residents impacted during Hurricane Dorian

ABC Columbia Staff,

(image: Prisma Health) Columbia,SC (WOLO) — Prisma Health willing to waive fees for online care from Prisma Health’s SmartExam during Hurricane Dorian. As the entire state of South Carolina prepares for Hurricane Dorian, Prisma Health wants to do its part to make sure the community has access to care from anywhere in South Carolina. Beginning today,  the health service is…

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