Maria Szatkowski, Author at ABC Columbia

CPD, CFD making operational changes due to COVID-19

As of Monday, March 16, both the Columbia Police and Fire Departments are making changes to their daily operations due to coronavirus.

Mar 17, 2020 4:53 PM EDT

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — As of Monday, March 16, both the Columbia Police and Fire Departments are making changes to their daily operations due to coronavirus. Police Chief Skip Holbrook and Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins said their departments are taking the necessary steps to try and prevent the spread of COVID-19. It’s in the best interest of both citizens and…

Harvest Hope Food Bank changes procedure because of coronavirus

Harvest Hope Food Bank on Shop Road is one group that is changing how they operate during this uncertain time.

Mar 16, 2020 5:51 PM EDT

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Organizations across the nation are making changes to try and prevent the spread of COVID-19, including groups in the Midlands. Harvest Hope Food Bank on Shop Road is one group that is changing how they operate during this uncertain time. As of Tuesday, March 17, they will be moving their emergency food pantry services outdoors. This…

3 men wanted in connection to a hit and run, attempted murder incident on Harden Street

The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying three persons of interest in connection to an attempted murder and hit and run that critically hurt a male.

Mar 15, 2020 4:43 PM EDT

Maria Szatkowski,

CPD: Persons of Interest Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying three persons of interest in connection to an attempted murder and hit and run that critically hurt a male. The incident happened Sunday on Harden Street. According to CPD Chief Skip Holbrook, officers were dispatched to 1001 Harden Street at…

SCDHEC investigating 6 more cases of COVID-19, including one in Lexington Co.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Saturday that it is investigating six additional cases of COVID-19.

Mar 14, 2020 4:26 PM EDT

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Saturday that it is investigating six additional cases of COVID-19. This brings the total number of coroanvirus cases to 19 in the state. One of the new cases is from Lexington Co. where the patient is currently hospitalized and isolated. The patient was a resident of…

Keeping the elderly safe as threat of COVID-19 continues

The threat of COVID-19 continues in America, and it's especially a concern for the elderly as they're more susceptible to the virus.

Mar 12, 2020 5:20 PM EDT

Maria Szatkowski,

West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The threat of COVID-19 continues in America, and it’s especially a concern for the elderly as they’re more susceptible to the virus. Laurel Crest Retirement Community in West Columbia is taking the extra step to make sure their residents remain safe. Everyone must be screened upon entering the main lobby, and visitors and vendors must…

Fort Jackson cancels family day, limits graduation ceremonies for foreseeable future

Modifications to normal operations are being made at Fort Jackson in response to the coronavirus threat.

Mar 11, 2020 3:31 PM EDT

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —Modifications to normal operations are being made at Fort Jackson in response to the coronavirus threat. Brig. Gen. Milford Beagle, Jr. said the decision to cancel family day and limit soldier graduations is in an effort to protect the community. “We consider ourselves, not only a part of the community but we live in the community. So…

Prisma Health providing updates on health care system’s preparedness for Coronavirus

Leaders at Prisma Health Midlands are providing updates on the health care system’s preparedness for the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.

Mar 10, 2020 12:17 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan, Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Leaders at Prisma Health Midlands are providing updates on the health care system’s preparedness for the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19. The Prisma Health team is discussing the extensive protocol used to care for Coronavirus patients within the hospital system. “Anyone that comes in with febrile respiratory symptoms, such as a cough, is immediately placed in…

Red Cross Month recognizes volunteers who are on call 24/7 to respond to disasters

March is Red Cross Month, which celebrates the thousands of volunteers who respond locally and nationally to different disasters.

Mar 9, 2020 4:15 PM EDT

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — March is Red Cross Moth, which celebrates the thousands of volunteers who respond locally and nationally to different disasters. There’s more than 1,000 active volunteers in the Central South Carolina Red Cross Chapter. Last year, those volunteers helped nearly 2,500 people after disasters in the Columbia area. “Red Cross is to provide hope,” said Steve Shumake,…

Respects paid as local veteran with no known family is laid to rest

More than 100 people were at Fort Jackson National Cemetery Friday morning, to pay their respects to a veteran that had no known family.

Mar 6, 2020 5:17 PM EST

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — More than 100 people were at Fort Jackson National Cemetery Friday morning, to pay their respects to a veteran that had no known family. Sgt. Robert Blake, Jr., of Columbia, passed away last month at the Dorn VA. He was 71 years old. He was laid to rest through the Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program….

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett talks about his ‘It’s Alive!’ exhibit at CMA

If you're into horror films, especially classics like 'Dracula' or 'Frankenstein,' then you'll love the latest exhibit at the Columbia Museum of Art.

Mar 5, 2020 7:49 PM EST

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — If you’re into horror films, especially classics like ‘Dracula’ or ‘Frankenstein,’ then you’ll love the latest exhibit at the Columbia Museum of Art. ‘It’s Alive!’ showcases over 100 pieces from the private collection of Kirk Hammett, lead guitarist in the band Metallica. Hammett said he’s been growing his collection for the past 35 years. “I’ve always…

Author: Maria Szatkowski

CPD, CFD making operational changes due to COVID-19

As of Monday, March 16, both the Columbia Police and Fire Departments are making changes to their daily operations due to coronavirus.

Harvest Hope Food Bank changes procedure because of coronavirus

Harvest Hope Food Bank on Shop Road is one group that is changing how they operate during this uncertain time.

3 men wanted in connection to a hit and run, attempted murder incident on Harden Street

The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying three persons of interest in connection to an attempted murder and hit and run that critically hurt a male.

SCDHEC investigating 6 more cases of COVID-19, including one in Lexington Co.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Saturday that it is investigating six additional cases of COVID-19.

Keeping the elderly safe as threat of COVID-19 continues

The threat of COVID-19 continues in America, and it's especially a concern for the elderly as they're more susceptible to the virus.

Fort Jackson cancels family day, limits graduation ceremonies for foreseeable future

Modifications to normal operations are being made at Fort Jackson in response to the coronavirus threat.

Prisma Health providing updates on health care system’s preparedness for Coronavirus

Leaders at Prisma Health Midlands are providing updates on the health care system’s preparedness for the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.

Red Cross Month recognizes volunteers who are on call 24/7 to respond to disasters

March is Red Cross Month, which celebrates the thousands of volunteers who respond locally and nationally to different disasters.

Respects paid as local veteran with no known family is laid to rest

More than 100 people were at Fort Jackson National Cemetery Friday morning, to pay their respects to a veteran that had no known family.

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett talks about his ‘It’s Alive!’ exhibit at CMA

If you're into horror films, especially classics like 'Dracula' or 'Frankenstein,' then you'll love the latest exhibit at the Columbia Museum of Art.

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