Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Mother of a mental health patient who died trapped in a flooded transport van testified for change

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Legislators are meeting to discuss policies and procedures of transporting mental health patients. Two patients in a Horry County Sheriff’s Office transport van drowned in floodwaters during Hurricane Florence after deputies went around a road block. Diana Green, the mother of one of the victims, spoke at Monday’s hearing saying “there has to be another way.”…

RCSD: 13-year-old used stolen gun to shoot at classmate before getting on the bus to school

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A 13-year-old has been arrested for attempted murder for allegedly shooting at a classmate off school campus. The unidentified juvenile faces charges of attempted murder, unlawful carrying of a pistol, unlawful possession of a firearm by a person under 18, first-degree burglary and petty larceny. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, the charges are connected…

Salvation Army angel tree ends Sunday

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —If you’ve watched us at all this month you know we are proud and excited to partner with the Salvation Army on their Angel Tree program. But you don’t have much time left to be an angel to many of the children here int he midlands that without your help may end with nothing under the tree…

SC EMD Tips on preparing for Winter Weather

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It’s winter and that means the potential for winter weather. Officials at SC EMD say even if we don’t get a flake of snow, or an inch of ice, be prepared, since winter weather will come sooner or later. SCEMD says February is the coldest month of the year for South Carolina, and while that sounds like it’s…

Honoring anniversary of Pearl Harbor and the “date which will live in infamy”

(WOLO) – December 7, 1941 as said by President Roosevelt, was “a date which will live in infamy.” The Japanese Imperial Navy hit Pearl Harbor Naval Base in a surprise attack. More than 2,000 Americans died from the bombings. Just one day later the US declared war against Japan, thrusting the nation into World War II. Categories: National News, News