New Labor and Delivery Unit set to open in Northeast Columbia this January
The wing is equipped with a newborn nursery, four specialized labor and delivery rooms, and eight postpartum recovery rooms.
Author: Lee Williams
South Carolina’s official Christmas Tree arrives at Statehouse, with Carolighting set for November 24th
According to members of the Columbia Garden Club, the 35-foot tall Norway Spruce made its journey from Henderson Tree Farms in Morganton, North Carolina — an area heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Fugitive Arrested — Columbia hospital employee recognizes murder suspect Nicholas Hamlett, now in custody
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — According to the Columbia Police Department, fugitive and Tennessee murder suspect Nicholas Wayne Hamlett has been captured in Columbia. Hamlett was located and identified at a local hospital on Sunday evening. He is in the temporary custody of USMS Columbia Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force. Columbia PD reports that a hospital employee recognized the suspect and…
Bond Referendum for Lex-Rich School District Five will address growth and improve safety, says superintendent
“When it comes to school safety, we seem to always be protecting ourselves against yesterday’s school shooting. Our goal is to prevent tomorrow’s school shooting and so with that surveillance and monitoring is going to be the key. And for us that’s one of the first things off the bat,” he says.
From “amazing” and “happy” to “afraid” and “doomed,” voters share raw feelings on Election Day outcome
ABC Columbia’s Lee Williams spoke with a number of voters about their feelings on Tuesday’s outcome and their thoughts on a 2nd Trump term.
“The biggest Republican wave in the state since Ronald Reagan” — SCGOP celebrates Election Day wins, SCDP reacts
“Yesterday Republicans all across our state added an exclamation point to what we already knew — and that is SC is Trump country,” says SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick.
Election Day 2024 voter turnout
Election Day here in South Carolina is well underway with just under 2 hours remaining for voters to let their voices be heard.
“Protecting your vote” — local FBI agent discusses Election Day priorities, who you can call with issues
With just hours to go until Election Day, local FBI agents say they want to help instill confidence in voters as they head to the polls, and are sharing their role in protecting your vote.
Rapid Shelter Columbia celebrates 2nd birthday
“It was really wonderful to see people come together and really reflect on how much progress we’ve made the last two years,” says Councilwoman Dr. Aditi Bussells.
Over 200 staff members of Prisma Health Children’s Hospital take part in “Halloween Parade”
The parade continues to grow in size, with nearly 200 team members making their way through the halls of the children’s hospital for what they call reverse-trick-or-treating.
