Shoppers and sales surge day after Christmas
Christmas Day has passed, but for many, the shopping still continues. ABC Columbia’s Lee Williams spoke with shoppers outside of Academy Sports and the Harbison Mall to see what’s on their minds.
Author: Lee Williams
Tickets for toys — free holiday market helps families at children’s hospital
The holiday market has been available to families for 16 years now — with every toy donated by local residents.
13-year-old charged with murder of K9 Deputy and stolen vehicle, 16-year-old arrested, another teen at large
A 13-year-old is being charged with the shooting death of a Richland County K-9 Deputy and the theft of a vehicle.
Signing Santa stops by Brennen Elementary School
Santa’s stop by Brennen Elementary School is one that he’s made for over 20 years now.
“With Love, From Lexington” — local toy drive gives back to NC kids affected by Hurricane Helene
“With Love, From Lexington” — that’s the name of a local toy drive that’s helping to make sure children affected by Hurricane Helene have gifts for Christmas.
Inmates make gifts for long-term care residents through “Operation: Spread the Joy”
Bryan Stirling with the SC Department of Corrections and Connie Munn with the SC Department on Aging say over 1,600 presents will be given out to long-term care residents — all made by inmates across the state.
Lott provides updates on shooting deaths of two 15-year-olds, arrests of three 14-year-olds
“He slides the gun back with his finger on the trigger, and of course when the slide goes back, the gun shoots, hits the 15 year old and kills him. That 15-year-old’s life is gone for absolutely no reason,” says Lott.
Local psychiatrist shares advice on handling the holiday blues
According to a 2023 survey, nearly 90% of adults feel stressed during the holidays, and over 60% of people already experiencing mental health issues find that their conditions worsen this time of year.
5 dead, other injured in a shooting at a Wisconsin school
Five people are dead and others injured after a shooting Monday at a Christian school in Wisconsin, the police chief says.
Columbia-Richland Fire Department to hold annual food drive on December 20th
An annual food drive hosted by the Columbia-Richland Fire Department is set to help nearly 500 families in need this holiday season.
