Maria Szatkowski, Author at ABC Columbia

Biden’s win in S.C. gave him the momentum needed to succeed on Super Tuesday

A week ago, it didn't seem that Biden had enough support from voters. But South Carolina's primary, and his first-ever primary win, changed his momentum.

Mar 4, 2020 4:38 PM EST

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The field of Democratic presidential candidates is dwindling, with both Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden winning big on Super Tuesday. A week ago, it didn’t seem that Biden had enough support from voters. But South Carolina’s primary, and his first-ever primary win, changed his momentum. “I think it’s relatively safe to say that a week has made…

Moms Demand Action volunteers hold annual advocacy day at State House

On Tuesday, dozens of South Carolina volunteers with Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety met with legislators as part of an annual advocacy day.

Mar 3, 2020 4:39 PM EST

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Tuesday, dozens of South Carolina volunteers with Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety met with legislators as part of an annual advocacy day. “We’re here to advocate for permit carrying; which does train, which does vet, and makes us far safer,” said Barbara Stowe, an Everytwon Survivor Fellow and volunteer with Moms Demand…

Coronavirus impacting the stock market, but investors shouldn’t panic

The stock market opened higher Monday morning, after plummeting last week due to coronavirus fears.

Mar 2, 2020 5:34 PM EST

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The stock market opened higher Monday morning, after plummeting last week due to coronavirus fears. Michael Oana, a certified retirement counselor, said this isn’t the first time a global sickness has impacted the stock market, and it probably won’t be the last. China is an important part of the global economy. It’s also the epicenter…

Sanders, Steyer and Buttigieg rally voters the night before S.C.’s Democratic primary

With just one day until polls open for the Democratic presidential primary, three candidates are making a last chance effort to gain support.

Feb 28, 2020 11:17 PM EST

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — With just one day until polls open for the Democratic presidential primary, three candidates are making a last chance effort to gain support. Bernie Sanders, Tom Steyer and Pete Buttigieg spent Friday night hosting campaign events. “So I say to Donald Trump. Don’t worry about the Democratic primary, cause we’re going to beat you. Start…

Black Vote Matters Bus criss crossing SC for Presidential Primary

The Black Voters Matter bus will be in the Charleston area on Saturday

Feb 28, 2020 8:37 PM EST

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —The Black Voters Matter bus will be in the Charleston area on Saturday. The bus has been criss crossing South Carolina, encouraging people to get out and vote in the primary. On Thursday, the Black Voters Matter Fund tour bus stopped in Columbia before heading to an event in Orangeburg. “We’re just here to spread the word…

Black Voters Matter Fund bus tours around South Carolina ahead of primary

The 'Blackest Bus in America' is on its way around South Carolina, encouraging people to get out and vote in the primary.

Feb 27, 2020 4:58 PM EST

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The ‘Blackest Bus in America’ is on its way around South Carolina, encouraging people to get out and vote in the primary. On Thursday, the Black Voters Matter Fund tour bus stopped in Columbia before heading to an event in Orangeburg. “We’re just here to spread the word about voting, and the importance of participating in…

John Legend joins Elizabeth Warren at rally in Orangeburg

On Wednesday, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren held a 'Get Out The Vote' rally at South Carolina State University.

Feb 26, 2020 5:35 PM EST

Maria Szatkowski,

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) — On Wednesday, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren held a ‘Get Out The Vote’ rally at South Carolina State University. She was joined by special guest, musician John Legend. “I hope you will join me, I hope you will vote to make Elizabeth Warren the next president of the United States,” said Legend. Warren and Legend…

Only a few days left to vote absentee ahead of Saturday’s primary

With the Democratic presidential primary just days away, it's important to make sure you've turned in your absentee vote if you're not voting at the polls on Saturday.

Feb 25, 2020 4:52 PM EST

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — With the Democratic presidential primary just days away, it’s important to make sure you’ve turned in your absentee vote if you’re not voting at the polls on Saturday. At this point, if you’re voting absentee, it’s best to take it directly to your county voter registration and elections office. If your ballot is not in by…

Lexington woman loses over 100 pounds thanks to local nonprofit

Patsy Banco lost just over 100 pounds, and has managed to keep that weight off.

Feb 24, 2020 4:27 PM EST

Maria Szatkowski,

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) — We’re almost two full months into 2020, and there’s a chance that you’ve given up on your New Year’s Resolution. Especially if it was to lose weight. But there’s one Lexington woman whose weight loss story may motivate you. Patsy Banco lost just over 100 pounds, and has managed to keep that weight off. She said…

‘Rocks for Faye’ is an international movement honoring Faye Swetlik

You may have seen the 'Rocks for Faye' hashtag or movement on social media, where people are painting rocks and placing them somewhere for someone else to find.

Feb 21, 2020 4:47 PM EST

Maria Szatkowski,

Cayce, S.C. (WOLO) — You may have seen the ‘Rocks for Faye’ hashtag or movement on social media, where people are painting rocks and placing them somewhere for someone else to find. The movement, which is now international, was started by Julie Vollnogle. She first posted about it on Facebook a week ago. “I honestly thought a few people would…

Author: Maria Szatkowski

Biden’s win in S.C. gave him the momentum needed to succeed on Super Tuesday

A week ago, it didn't seem that Biden had enough support from voters. But South Carolina's primary, and his first-ever primary win, changed his momentum.

Moms Demand Action volunteers hold annual advocacy day at State House

On Tuesday, dozens of South Carolina volunteers with Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety met with legislators as part of an annual advocacy day.

Coronavirus impacting the stock market, but investors shouldn’t panic

The stock market opened higher Monday morning, after plummeting last week due to coronavirus fears.

Sanders, Steyer and Buttigieg rally voters the night before S.C.’s Democratic primary

With just one day until polls open for the Democratic presidential primary, three candidates are making a last chance effort to gain support.

Black Vote Matters Bus criss crossing SC for Presidential Primary

The Black Voters Matter bus will be in the Charleston area on Saturday

Black Voters Matter Fund bus tours around South Carolina ahead of primary

The 'Blackest Bus in America' is on its way around South Carolina, encouraging people to get out and vote in the primary.

John Legend joins Elizabeth Warren at rally in Orangeburg

On Wednesday, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren held a 'Get Out The Vote' rally at South Carolina State University.

Only a few days left to vote absentee ahead of Saturday’s primary

With the Democratic presidential primary just days away, it's important to make sure you've turned in your absentee vote if you're not voting at the polls on Saturday.

Lexington woman loses over 100 pounds thanks to local nonprofit

Patsy Banco lost just over 100 pounds, and has managed to keep that weight off.

‘Rocks for Faye’ is an international movement honoring Faye Swetlik

You may have seen the 'Rocks for Faye' hashtag or movement on social media, where people are painting rocks and placing them somewhere for someone else to find.

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