Author: ABC Columbia Staff
Local News, Politics, Richland, State

Columbia extends citywide curfew for additional 61 days

Columbia officials say the curfew will take effect Friday April 10th, 2020 beginning at 11p.m.
ABC Columbia Staff,

City of Columbia logo Columbia, SC (WOLO) — With numbers of people in South Carolina continuing to battle infections of coronavirus (COVID-19), and deaths rising daily, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says the citywide curfew that was put into place March 18th, 2020, needs to stay in effect for now. Thursday night, the Columbia City Council confirmed Mayor Steve Benjamin’s State…
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Coroner identifies teen killed in Columbia officer-involved shooting

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Richland County Coroner has identified a teenager killed in an officer-involved shooting in Columbia Wednesday night. It happened shortly before 6:00 p.m. near the 4800 block of Monticello Road. According to the Richland County Coroner, Joshua Dariandre Ruffin, 17, died at the hospital from complications of a gunshot wound. SLED is investigating the shooting at…
Local News, Politics, State

SC lawmakers get back to business on state budget

After concerns over coronavirus exposure lawmakers return to the State House to work on state budget
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina lawmakers returned to the state house Wednesday. They were called back by the Governor to work on the state budget amid the coronavirus  (COVID-19) outbreak. Some Democrats had suggested it was not safe to meet in person. Some Senators were opposed to a bill allowing the state to keep spending money if it doesn’t…

Dorn Va Blood Drive
Local News, Richland

Dorn VA Medical Center host emergency blood drive

coronavirus and its spread has left blood donations in high demand, and Columbia health officials stepped up
ABC Columbia Staff, Rob Dew,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — As blood drives across the nation have been cancelled due to concerns of further spreading the coronavirus, health officials here in Columbia stepped up to do their part. Tuesday the Columbia veterans affairs health care system held an emergency blood drive at The Dorn VA Medical Center as the demand for blood donations grow dire. Organizers…

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Local News, Politics, State

SC launches task force to keep eye on COVID-19 related schemes

U.S. Attorney's office starts new initiative to monitor fraud, hoarding, price gouging during outbreak
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia,SC (WOLO) —The U.S. Attorney’s office has established the South Carolina ‘COVID-19 Strike Team’. The team will investigate coronavirus fraud schemes, hoarding, and price gouging. The team includes members of the U.S. Attorney’s office, Federal Law Enforcement officers, SLED, and members of the South Carolina Attorney General’s office. Several federal agencies and local law enforcement agencies are also participating. U.S….

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News, State

Inmate tests positive for COVID-19 is released by a judge

Inmate who tests positive for COVID-19 is ordered out of facility
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center North Charleston, SC (WOLO) — A man in incarcerated in the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center has been released from the facility after testing positive for coronoavirus (COVID -19). Monday, a judge ordered the release of the infected inmate after he was diagnosed with COVID-19. A contracted cleaning crew has sanitized all areas of…

Fort Jackson Access
Health, Local News, State

Fort Jackson is no longer allowing non essential, key personnel on post

Beginning today the Fort Jackson base is keeping from being gain access as they fight caes of COVID-19
ABC Columbia Staff,

Fort Jackson, SC (WOLO) —  As Fort Jackson fights a rise of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on their post, beginning to day, Monday April 6, 2020 officials are limiting access to the post. The new policy was put in place to stop the spread of the virus that officials last reported at 25 cases forcing officials to declare it a ‘public…

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Local News, State

Graduating seniors prepare for 2020 ceremonies with cautious optimism during outbreak

Students face a new reality as they approach graduation ceremonies amid coronavirus
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s safe to say that seniors graduating from high school this year will not get to go through most traditions like many of us did. Proms, senior outings, and those typical end of the year excitement they’ve been working towards for the last 4 years. Friday was another example of how these young adults are facing…

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