Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Democratic Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg meet and greet

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) —The parade of Presidential candidates continues in South Carolina. Monday afternoon South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg took part in a meet and greet in Orangeburg. The millennial candidate says he has an advantage over the other Democratic candidates because he feels he knows what young people want. He did admit however, that he needs help with…

Rosewood Crawfish festival brings food and fun to new location

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The Rosewood Crawfish Festival brings 10 thousand pounds of fresh Louisiana crawfish, music giving neighbors from all over Columbia a chance to come together and enjoy in the Rosewood area as dozens celebrate the delicious seafood. This year the festival is happening at the State Fairgrounds, a new location, but still on Rosewood Drive. Tickets will run…

Fighting the opioid crisis here in South Carolina

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The fight against opioids continues here in South Carolina. Thursday morning Governor Henry McMaster and The Department of Alcohol and other abuse services updated the state’s Just Plain Killers campaign. According to the Department, in 2017 more than 700 people died from opioid overdoses in that year alone. Officials say they’re focused on getting that number…