Mike Olson, Author at ABC Columbia

Community reacts to new mask recommendations from the CDC

May 14, 2021 5:29 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Here in Columbia, city leaders say the mask mandate will no longer be enforced and is more of an advisory. We talked to people walking around town to get their thoughts on the new policy.

SCHP looking for driver of car they believe was involved in a fatal hit-and-run

May 14, 2021 5:24 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

South Carolina Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s help to find the person responsible for a hit-and-run collision that killed a man riding a bike.

SC Lottery: Mega Millions up to $430 million for Friday drawing

May 14, 2021 4:32 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The SC Lottery says Friday night’s Mega Millions is now up to $430 million. If you are interested, tickets are $2 and can be purchased up until one hour before the drawing is held at 11 p.m.

DHEC: 337 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, four additional deaths in SC

May 14, 2021 1:48 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

DHEC reports 337 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and four additional deaths in South Carolina.

WCPD: Murder suspect arrested in connection with fatal shooting on Luke Street last week

May 14, 2021 1:21 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

West Columbia Police have arrested a man accused of a fatal shooting last week.

DHEC releases statement on new CDC mask guidelines

May 14, 2021 1:05 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

On Friday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released a statement regarding the new update to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s mask guidelines.

SC for Ed planning “Enough is Enough” protest Monday

May 14, 2021 12:56 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

SC for Ed is planning to hold a “Enough is Enough” protest on Monday. This comes after Governor Henry McMaster’s executive order lifting mask mandates in schools, but SC for Ed says the point of the protest is not simply about masks.