Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Annual ‘King Day at the Dome’ brings Democratic presidential candidates in droves

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Monday thousands will converge on the State house grounds for the annual ‘King Day at the Dome’ ceremony. The event begins with a prayer service starting at 8:30AM. at the Zion Baptist Church on Washington Street. Then marchers will gather in front of the church and make their way to the State house for the ceremony…

Company plans to expand operations bringing 25 new jobs to South Carolina

Company expands in South Carolina bringing job opportunities with it by the Spring of 2020

Image: Refresco.com Greenville, SC (WOLO) — A independent bottler retailer and A brands in Europe and North America is expanding their operations and bringing 25 new jobs along with it this Spring. Governor Henry McMaster made the announcement that the company Refresco, plans to build  operations in Greenville County which organizers say will also invest more than 2 dozen career…

Relay for life 2020 is officially underway

The annual event to raise money and awareness for cancer kicked off fundraising efforts

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — the 2020 relay for life season is officially under way. Thursday,  The American Cancer Society held it’s kick off event at Stonebridge Gardens. The organization met with vendors, host organizations and participants to talk about this years theme,  ‘the Eighties’ and to kick off fundraising efforts. There will be more than 10 different Relay for Life…

Richland Library celebrates BHM with ‘The Jubilation Begins’

Image:: Richland Library (Main) Columbia,SC (WOLO)—  The official start of Black History month isn’t for more  than another week, but the Richland Library is kicking things off  just a little early with their Black History Month 2020 Fair: ‘ The Jubilation Begins’. Organizers say the fair is a jubilant celebration of African-American’s history, contributions and culture. The fair, that is…

Fourth teen charged in Dingle street shooting

Sumter, SC (WOLO) –A fourth teen has been taken into custody in connection with a deadly shooting that took place on Dingle Street back in September. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Department tells ABC Columbia News, the 16 year old , who is not  being identified because of his age, is now charged with Murder, Burglary in the First Degree, and…

Drug investigation lands Lexington teen behind bars

Teen faces several charges after police say a month long drug investigation leads them 5lbs. of marijuna in residence

Image Lexington Police Department Lexington, SC (WOLO) — Lexington police say a month long drug investigation has led to the arrest of 18 year old Arden Blaize Breazeale, accused of selling drugs to an undercover informant on several occasions. Authorities say they began their investigation after complaints about drug activity along Belhaven Lane located in the Martin’s Grove neighborhood just…

Prisma Health increases flu precautions to reduce risk

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Prisma Health officials say it is increasing its flu precautions to help protect patients, guests and employees. Effective immediately, Prisma is expanding its voluntary visitor restrictions to all inpatient areas Those under 18 and adults with signs or symptoms of a cold or flu are asked not to visit. Hospital officials say the move is being…