Mike Olson, Author at ABC Columbia

Fort Jackson soldier suspended from duties following April arrest for sexual misconduct charge

May 20, 2021 12:15 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

According to officials, a Fort Jackson soldier has been suspended from his duties after he was arrested in April on a sexual misconduct charge. This marks the third person from Fort Jackson now facing charges since April.

W.A. Perry Middle School hosting COVID-19 vaccination “party” this Saturday

May 20, 2021 12:07 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

W.A. Perry Middle School will host a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination “party” with DJs, goody bags and door prizes this Saturday.

DHEC hosting virtual vaccine town hall with SCETV Thursday

May 20, 2021 11:55 AM EDT

Mike Olson,

DHEC is partnering with SCETV to host a live virtual town hall titled “A Shot of Hope: COVID-19 Vaccine Community Town Hall” tonight at 7 p.m.

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott named 2021 SC Sheriff of the Year

May 20, 2021 11:23 AM EDT

Mike Olson,

Thursday morning, the The Richland County Sheriff’s Department announced that Sheriff Leon Lott was named the 2021 South Carolina Sheriff of the Year by the SC Sheriff’s Association. This is Sheriff Lott’s second time winning the award, having also won in 2004.

Richland Library holding online event exploring Asian food and culture in the Midlands

May 19, 2021 5:53 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The Richland Library says they’re looking to cultivate a conversation with local business owners, influencers and scholars over their “Food Brings Us Together: Asian American Experiences in Columbia” event Monday evening.

Oliver Gospel Thrift Store receives donation of lightly used furniture from La-Z-Boy

May 19, 2021 5:26 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The Oliver Gospel Thrift Store received a special delivery this morning. A tractor trailer full of about 60 pieces of lightly used La-Z-Boy furniture was delivered to the store on Two Notch Road

DHEC: Johnson & Johnson vaccine to now be offered at Columbia Place Mall

May 19, 2021 5:23 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Wednesday afternoon, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced they will now be offering the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine at the Columbia Place Mall.

Lexington Live Concert Series to feature Tokyo Joe on Thursday night

May 19, 2021 4:01 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The Lexington Live Concert Series will feature the band Tokyo Joe Thursday night. The show is at the Icehouse Amphitheater in Lexington from 6:30-9:30 p.m.