Mike Olson, Author at ABC Columbia

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Columbia police need help identifying man accused of sexual assault

Apr 28, 2021 6:16 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of sexually assaulting a female in her Greene Street home.

Two NASCAR race weekends coming to Darlington this year

Apr 28, 2021 5:25 PM EDT

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At the Governor’s Mansion Wednesday, Darlington Raceway officials announced two NASCAR race weekends this year.

Columbia City Councilman Daniel Rickenmann officially kicks off campaign for mayor

Apr 28, 2021 5:24 PM EDT

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Another Midlands candidate is officially throwing his hat in the ring in the race for mayor of Columbia. City Councilman Daniel Rickenmann made the official announcement Wednesday at City Hall.

DHEC asking vaccinated individuals to tell others why they got the shot

Apr 28, 2021 5:23 PM EDT

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Wednesday afternoon, DHEC held a meeting asking South Carolinians to voice their opinions about why they chose to get their vaccine. They say communication is key in telling the public why heard immunity is the only way we can escape this deadly virus.

Former Vice President Mike Pence attending several events in Columbia Thursday

Apr 28, 2021 4:40 PM EDT

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Former Vice President Mike Pence will be attending multiple events in Columbia Thursday.

Kershaw County deputies announce attempted murder arrest

Apr 28, 2021 4:17 PM EDT

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The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office says a man has been arrested in connection with a Sunday shooting incident on Pine Tree Drive.

AG Alan Wilson launching SC Highway Heroes Campaign to combat human trafficking

Apr 28, 2021 2:40 PM EDT

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Attorney General Alan Wilson is enlisting the help of truck drivers to curb human trafficking in the Palmetto State. On Wednesday, Wilson announced the expansion of the SC Highway Heroes Campaign.

Several employers looking to hire in the Midlands at SC Works Virtual Job Fair Thursday

Apr 28, 2021 2:01 PM EDT

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SC Works is having a virtual job fair Thursday and several employers are looking to hire in the Midlands. The hiring event will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.