SC Pride offering local businesses window decals to “Brave the Rainbow”
SC Pride is asking local businesses to brave the rainbow.
Author: ABC Columbia Staff
Religious group upset over Hindu deity Ganesha image on yoga mat demand apology
(Image:Yoloha yoga co.) Charelston, SC (WOLO) —Some Hindus are demanding the company Yoloha Yoga they claim is based in Charleston South Carolina, to stop carrying yoga mats that display an of Hindu deity Ganesha saying it is “highly inappropriate”. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a says, Lord Ganesha was highly revered in Hinduism and was meant to be worshipped in…
Teenager shot in triple shooting on Forestview Circle dies; Coroner identifies
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — There’s an update tonight to a story we first brought you last week. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department a second person shot during a shooting has now died. The incident happened in the 100 block of Forest View Drive around 9:15PM August 8th. When they arrived on scene they discovered three men suffering…
FAA bans certain laptops from flights
Columbia,SC (WOLO) —- The FAA has banned the following Apple MacBook Pro Laptops from checked or carry-on baggage in accordance with FAA regulations. Specifically the 15- inch MacBook Pro after determining that a limited number of older units have a battery that may overheatposing a fire safety risk. The affected units were sold between September 2015 and February 2017. Apple…
COMET bus rolls out service changes
ABC Columbia image Columbia, SC –The COMET is getting ready to put service enhancements in effect beginning Monday, August 19, 2019. Transportation officials say the move is an effort to improve on-time performance, and will cause many of the current routes for The COMET to be rescheduled. What COMET officoals are calling a “new pulse system” will be put in…
Senator Lindsey Graham touts “Red Flag” bill during GOP dinner
Newberry, SC (WOLO) — Senator Lindsey Graham spoke about his “Red Flag” bill Wednesday night in Newberry. The U.S. Senator made his return to the Palmetto state as the featured speaker at the Newberry Republican Party dinner. If passed, the bill would give law enforcement the ability to restrict access to firearms to those who pose a violent threat. The…
Bi-Lo “Stuffs the Bus” for Richland, Lexington schools
Richland/Lexington, SC (WOLO) — As students and teachers head back into the classroom, BI-LO stores in throughout Columbia are asking customers to help them “Stuff the Bus” to help those who need a little extra help. The annual event aims to fill a school bus full of school supplies that will be given out to schools in the Lexington and…
Airman dies at Shaw Air Force Base
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) — Officials at Shaw air force base say an airman died yesterday. At this point, officials are not sharing much information surrounding the death including what may had led to it, but are asking the community to pull together during this difficult time, and be kind to one another. While the Air Force Base has not had…
Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders returns to Columbia
ABC News Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Senator Bernie Sanders plan to make a return trip to the Palmetto state this weekend. The Massachusetts Senator is expected to discuss various topic among his Presidential platform including the economy, race, social and environmental justice for all. Senator Sanders has a list of stops he is planning to make during his return visit…
Sober or Slammer initiative gets in full gear ahead of Labor day
(Image: South Carolina Department of Safety) COLUMBIA – We are coming up on the unofficial end to the fun in the sun and as many of you rush to get in that last summer getaway, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety is getting ready to kick off its “Drink. Drive. Die.” Sober or Slammer! campaign. from today August August 14th,…
