Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Man battling stage 4 cancer wins lottery

Charlotte, NC (ABC) —  A man battling stage 4 cancer is now planning a dream trip with his wife after winning the lottery. According to the North Carolina Education lottery website, Richard Beare, of Charlotte, won 250 thousand dollars. it happened after his wife asked him to stop to get a Powerball ticket, but he actually won the money on…

Keep the Midlands Beautiful helps environment, developing nations one step at a time

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Starting today the Keep the Midlands Beautiful initiative kicked off their shoe drive in an effort to raise money to help prevent litter, encourage people to recycle and beautification of the Midlands, while aiding in developing nations and specifically keeping old shoes out of local landfills. KMB is asking residents to help by donating gently used…

Child Abuse Prevention Month kicked off at Governor’s mansion

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – April is “Child Abuse Prevention Month.” Monday (4/1), Governor Henry McMaster was joined at the Governor’s mansion by Lt. Governor Pamela Evette and members of Children’s Trust of South Carolina. The Governor says its critical to protect the children of South Carolina. Leaders say its also important to give the parents the knowledge and resources to…