Lee Williams, Author at ABC Columbia

Senate confirms Noem as Trump’s homeland security secretary

Jan 25, 2025 4:10 PM EST

Lee Williams,

The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and President Donald Trump’s plans to clamp down on illegal immigration.

Trump fires inspectors general at a series of agencies

Jan 25, 2025 3:55 PM EST

Lee Williams,

The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at government agencies, a sweeping action to remove oversight of his new administration that some members of Congress are suggesting violated federal oversight laws.

Gray Collegiate Academy in West Columbia set to open satellite campus in Irmo

Jan 23, 2025 6:16 PM EST

Lee Williams,

Gray Collegiate Academy on Leaphart Road in West Columbia will open a new satellite campus on Koon Road in Irmo this August.

A Winter Wonderland — see pics and videos of fun in the snow as well as safety tips for drivers

Jan 22, 2025 6:25 PM EST

Lee Williams,

ABC Columbia’s Lee Williams shares local pictures and videos from viewers along with safety tips for drivers from Master Deputy Timothy Fortenberry with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.

Dominion Energy provides tips on thermostat settings, potential power outages during cold weather

Jan 21, 2025 6:17 PM EST

Lee Williams,

“We do encourage customers to keep their thermostat as close to 68 degrees as possible. That’s kind of a sweet spot, that helps with your energy consumption, and limit it from maybe spiking quite as much as if your thermostat is up in the low 70’s,” says Long.

Hundreds attend King Day at the Dome, DNC Chair delivers keynote speech

Jan 21, 2025 11:12 AM EST

Lee Williams,

“And the question is, will Donald Trump step up to the plate? Will he live up to the legacy of Dr. King? A legacy built on togetherness, a legacy built on unity, but a lesson built also on effective change for all of America,” asks Harrison.

Rickenmann attends U.S. Conference of Mayors in D.C.

Jan 17, 2025 6:10 PM EST

Lee Williams,

The 93rd annual meeting brings together a bipartisan group of mayors from across the country to discuss issues affecting their cities.

Spring Lake management under fire for lack of action as residents scramble to find new homes

Jan 16, 2025 6:16 PM EST

Lee Williams,

“It’s a shame that people will treat others this way,” says resident Dona Edmonds.

Local Red Cross volunteers help wildfire victims in Los Angeles

Jan 15, 2025 6:17 PM EST

Lee Williams,

Jan Herczogh from Seneca, SC says she first volunteered during Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and has been giving back ever since — now serving as a kitchen manager at a shelter for Veterans in downtown Los Angeles.

As five respiratory illnesses spread, local doctors encourage vaccines and handwashing

Jan 14, 2025 6:26 PM EST

Lee Williams,

With many of those pesky, annual bugs going around, local doctors are encouraging folks to wash their hands — and get vaccinated!

Author: Lee Williams

Senate confirms Noem as Trump’s homeland security secretary

Trump fires inspectors general at a series of agencies

Gray Collegiate Academy in West Columbia set to open satellite campus in Irmo

A Winter Wonderland — see pics and videos of fun in the snow as well as safety tips for drivers

Dominion Energy provides tips on thermostat settings, potential power outages during cold weather

Hundreds attend King Day at the Dome, DNC Chair delivers keynote speech

Rickenmann attends U.S. Conference of Mayors in D.C.

Spring Lake management under fire for lack of action as residents scramble to find new homes

Local Red Cross volunteers help wildfire victims in Los Angeles

As five respiratory illnesses spread, local doctors encourage vaccines and handwashing

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