Author: ABC Columbia Staff

12 year old CEO, entrepreneur joins 1 Million Cups meet and greet at Richland library

(Image: GabbyBows.com) Columbia,SC (WOLO) —- This Wednesday August 19th the company, 1Million Cups campain are hosting an event where you’ll get the chance to meet and learn from a young lady who already has her head in bows and business. 12 year old Gabby Goodwin has found her niche’. After suffering with low self esteem she decided to find a…

911 Centers get more than $2 million dollars to upgrade current state system

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —9-1-1 call centers in the state may soon have much needed improvement headed their way. The U.S Department of Commerce and the U.S. Transportation Department announced South Carolina has received a more than $2.3 million dollar grant to upgrade 9-1-1 call centers throughout the state. A spokesperson for the Departments says the funds will allow for new…

Cases of the measles nationwide continues growing

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The measles outbreak in the United States is showing no signs of letting up. As of Friday, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the number of cases has now reached 1,182. While we had been seeing an increase in cases being reported this year, that latest number is still  an increase with an average…

South Carolina ranked third worst state to have a baby

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina is not making the grade when it comes to expanding your family. According to a study published by http://www.wallethub.com/‎ , South Carolina is the third worst state to have a baby. The study was based on numbers like, low birth weights, Obgyn’s per capita, and infant mortality rates. Only Mississippi and Alabama scored lower….

Columbia City Hall glows orange today for gun violence prevention

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The beige City Hall structure along Main street downtown Columbia (1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC) is going to look just a little bit different tonight. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin requested the building be illuminated in the color orange. The move is to recognize what city leaders call a gun violence epidemic happening in 0ur community and…

15th annual “Give to Gain Gala” celebrates Special Olympics

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The community is giving back to South Carolina’s bravest athletes through an annual gala. The 15-th annual “Give to Gain Gala” brings business and community together to celebrate the Special Olympics. The proceeds from the gala go towards building more year round programs for the athletes. Special Olympics South Carolina provides year-round athletic training and…

Dashcam of officers claiming Newberry native, Georgia Southern QB had cocaine on hood of car; it wasn’t

SALUDA COUNTY, SC (WJCL) – Authorities have released dash cam video from an arrest involving starting Georgia Southern Quarterback Shai Werts, who’s from Newberry. Werts was pulled over in Saluda County for speeding when officers noticed a white substance on the hood of his car. Werts adamantly tried to explain to officers it’s not what they think it is. Watch…