ABC Columbia News Update
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Author: ABC Columbia Staff
National food drive hopes to take a bite out of hunger
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is holding their 27th annual food drive with hopes to Stamp Out Hunger. Mailmen across the Country will be taking part in the collection of non perishable food items that will go to food pantries to help feed those in need locally. Last year, NALC was able to collect…
Organizers : Teacher rally set at State House, schedule of events
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The ‘All Out May 1’ rally is set for Wednesday, May 1. It is being organized by a teacher advocate group, SC for ED. SC for Ed is organizing the All Out On May 1 rally, saying lawmakers have not done enough this year to help teachers after promising education reform. In a statement the group says,…
South Carolina veterans get executive level representation with ceremonial bill
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Veterans officially have representation on the executive level in South Carolina. Tuesday morning Governor Henry McMaster, and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette held a ceremonial bill signing for the legislation creating the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs. Leaders say elevating the profile of the VA shows the state cares about veterans. Categories: State Tags: Dorn VA, Gov….
White Knoll HS names hitting facility after late Sophomore
White Knoll high school names baseball hitting facility after late Sophomore described as a leader and friend both off and on the field.
State Treasurer pushes financial literacy for area elementary students
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —While State Lawmakers continue to debate the budget, the State’s Treasurer wants to make sure South Carolina students are financially literate. Tuesday afternoon State Treasurer Curtis Loftis spoke to sixth graders at Summit Parkway Middle school in Northeast Richland County. Loftis recognized students taking part in a program called The Vault which teaches students about personal finances….
ABC Columbia News Update: School Closings
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End of an era as USC President nears retirement with Farewell Tour
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — USC President Dr. Harris Pastides is moving on to the next chapter in his life, but before he does the students and staff at the University are giving him and his wife, Mrs. Patricia Moore – Pastides a special send off. USC hosted an event on the last day of class Monday night April, 29th, 2019….
SCDNR: Black bear activity increasing in the state, encouraging residents to remove bird-feeders
There has been an increasing numbers of black bear activity throughout the state and biologists are urging people who live in these areas to remove bird-feeders, according to South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR).
Fallen SCDOT workers honored at memorial ceremony
Let ’em work, Let ’em live has long been the reminder of the state Department of Transportation to drive safely around work sites, today it became a permanent part of the department’s memorial.
