Author: ABC Columbia Staff

MADD rally pushes for stricter penalties for first time DUI offenders

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Mother’s Against Drunk Driving rallied on the steps of the Sstate House Tuesday (2/12). Governor Henry McMaster was on hand for the ‘MADD’ event. the governor addressed a number of issues including the push for tougher measures. those include the installation of ignition interlock devices for first time DUI offenders with levels of blood alcohol above…

Columbia Fire Department swears in new members

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Thursday the newest members of the Columbia Fire Department were sworn into one of the most courageous fields. Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins presented more than a dozen recruits with the ceremonial coin and pinned badges onto the members of the 2018-02 Columbia Fire recruiting class. Chief Jenkins says not only does the 18 weeks of training prior…