Maria Szatkowski, Author at ABC Columbia

Aiken teen, 13, prepares to graduate high school while already enrolled in college

Like high school seniors everywhere, one senior in Aiken won't be having a typical graduation and celebration this year because of the pandemic.

May 4, 2020 6:04 PM EDT

Maria Szatkowski,

Aiken, S.C. (WOLO) — Like high school seniors everywhere, one senior in Aiken won’t be having a typical graduation and celebration this year because of the pandemic. But this student is anything but typical. In fact, Caitlin Shirey’s been dual-enrolled in college, and she’s only 13. “She started multiplying at 5, and doing algebraic equations at 6,” said Elizabeth Shirey,…

Woman charged after hand licking incidents at Sumter grocery store, restaurant

May 3, 2020 5:53 PM EDT

Maria Szatkowski,

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO) — A local woman is in custody and charged after licking her hands and then touching grocery store fixtures and products, according to Sumter police. A $100,000 bond was set and COVID-19 testing ordered this morning for Shenir Gibson Holliday, 38, of Sumter. She remains in custody at the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center. Holliday was…

Deputies: Woman killed in alligator attack at SC pond

Authorities say deputies in South Carolina shot and killed an alligator that fatally attacked a woman.

May 2, 2020 6:17 PM EDT

Maria Szatkowski,

FILE – An American alligator is pictured Sept. 18, 2012. (craigles75 / Flickr / CC BY 2.0 via MGN) KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say deputies in South Carolina shot and killed an alligator that fatally attacked a woman. Charleston County deputies said that officers were called to a pond on Kiawah Island around 5 p.m. Friday and saw…

‘I’ve never seen anything like this,’ Local animal shelter emptying as quarantine continues

There is some positivity during this pandemic, people at home under quarantine are using this time to adopt or foster a furry companion.

Apr 29, 2020 6:01 PM EDT

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — There is some positivity during this pandemic, people at home under quarantine are using this time to adopt or foster a furry companion. This is helping to empty shelters nationwide. That includes local shelter Columbia Animal Services, where a lot of animals have been finding new homes. “This is the first time we’ve seen anything like…

Columbia Wildlife Center seeing huge increase in animals during pandemic

Carolina Wildlife Center (CWC) staff say they've been busier than ever amidst the pandemic.

Apr 28, 2020 5:35 PM EDT

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Carolina Wildlife Center (CWC) staff say they’ve been busier than ever amidst the pandemic. They’ve been taking in almost double the number of animals as they normally do during this time. With people at home more due to quarantine, they’re finding more animals that have been hurt or orphaned. “We’ve just seen our numbers of animals…

New school to open for students with dyslexia in the Midlands

Earlier this month, the Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence (PACE) Academy was approved by the Board of Trustees for the South Carolina Public Charter School District.

Apr 27, 2020 6:10 PM EDT

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Earlier this month, the Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence (PACE) Academy was approved by the Board of Trustees for the South Carolina Public Charter School District. PACE Academy will be the first tuition-free school for students struggling with dyslexia and language-based reading difficulties in the Midlands. “Everything that we do in a regular classroom is connected…

1.5 million surgical masks for Prisma Health arrive in Greenville from China

On Sunday, Prisma Health received approximately 1.5 million surgical masks from China thanks to a collaboration with Boeing.

Apr 26, 2020 4:12 PM EDT

Maria Szatkowski,

(Courtesy: Prisma Health) Greenville, S.C. (WOLO) — On Sunday, Prisma Health received approximately 1.5 million surgical masks from China thanks to a collaboration with Boeing. The masks were shipped directly from China to Greenville, and South Carolina businesses and elected officials were present for the delivery. Gov, Henry McMaster, Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Tim Scott were all in attendance….

237 new cases of coronavirus and 8 more deaths in South Carolina

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 237 new cases and eight more deaths from COVID-19.

Apr 26, 2020 3:57 PM EDT

Maria Szatkowski,

European Centre For Disease Prevention And Control via DDP via /ZUMA Press, FILE Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 237 new cases and eight more deaths from COVID-19. There are now 5,490 confirmed cases and 174 deaths in the state. The deaths occurred in six elderly individuals from Clarendon (2), Darlington (1),…

DHEC: 180 new cases, 9 more deaths from COVID-19

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 180 new confirmed cases and nine new deaths due to COVID-19.

Apr 25, 2020 5:00 PM EDT

Maria Szatkowski,

Coronavirus video image Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 180 new confirmed cases and nine new deaths due to COVID-19. This now brings the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 5,253 with 166 killed. The deaths occurred in eight elderly individuals from Berkeley (2), Colleton (1), Florence (2*),…

Providers continue caring for people with intellectual disabilities despite pandemic

Across the country, workers who provide essential services for people with intellectual disabilities continue to do so during the pandemic.

Apr 21, 2020 4:45 PM EDT

Maria Szatkowski,

West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Across the country, workers who provide essential services for people with intellectual disabilities continue to do so during the pandemic. But they’re not being included in financial distributions or receiving any help to get Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This can put both providers and recipients at risk. United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina provides housing…

Author: Maria Szatkowski

Aiken teen, 13, prepares to graduate high school while already enrolled in college

Like high school seniors everywhere, one senior in Aiken won't be having a typical graduation and celebration this year because of the pandemic.

Woman charged after hand licking incidents at Sumter grocery store, restaurant

Deputies: Woman killed in alligator attack at SC pond

Authorities say deputies in South Carolina shot and killed an alligator that fatally attacked a woman.

‘I’ve never seen anything like this,’ Local animal shelter emptying as quarantine continues

There is some positivity during this pandemic, people at home under quarantine are using this time to adopt or foster a furry companion.

Columbia Wildlife Center seeing huge increase in animals during pandemic

Carolina Wildlife Center (CWC) staff say they've been busier than ever amidst the pandemic.

New school to open for students with dyslexia in the Midlands

Earlier this month, the Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence (PACE) Academy was approved by the Board of Trustees for the South Carolina Public Charter School District.

1.5 million surgical masks for Prisma Health arrive in Greenville from China

On Sunday, Prisma Health received approximately 1.5 million surgical masks from China thanks to a collaboration with Boeing.

237 new cases of coronavirus and 8 more deaths in South Carolina

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 237 new cases and eight more deaths from COVID-19.

DHEC: 180 new cases, 9 more deaths from COVID-19

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 180 new confirmed cases and nine new deaths due to COVID-19.

Providers continue caring for people with intellectual disabilities despite pandemic

Across the country, workers who provide essential services for people with intellectual disabilities continue to do so during the pandemic.

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