Today’s Forecast
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Author: Rob Dew
Housing Authority: Allen-Benedict residents may not return
Friday afternoon former Columbia Mayor and attorney for the Columbia Housing Authority spoke with media members regarding the future of Allen-Benedict Court and the fate of its residents.
Inspection letter reveals multiple violations at Allen-Benedict Court Apartments
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – ABC Columbia News has obtained a letter detailing the results of a Columbia Fire Department inspection of the apartments Allen-Benedict Court Apartments. The letter from Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins to Columbia Housing Authority Director Gilbert Walker, points to numerous fire code violations including the presence of natural gas, carbon monoxide, and missing smoke alarms. The…
Columbia police officer credited with saving crash-victim’s life
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook is commending one of his officer’s life saving action. Holbrook says Cpl. Justin Poage responded to a collision Saturday morning where a man on a motorcycle had been struck by an impaired driver. Police say one of the motorcycle driver’s legs was severed during the accident. That’s when Cpl. Poage immediately…
City councilman calls for resignations in wake of Allen-Benedict evacuation
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– City Councilman Moe Baddourah is proposing a special city council meeting on the Allen Benedict evacuations. In an e-mail, Baddourah says,”.. personally, and after very careful consideration, I believe a resignation or resignations are in order, including the resignation of the authority director.” ABC Columbia News reached out to the Columbia Housing Authority but have not yet…
SCE&G says gas lines at Allen Benedict Housing Authority’s responsibility
Who is responsible for maintaining the gas lines that lead to the leaks at Allen Benedict Court in the first place?
Columbia Housing Authority updates Allen Benedict situation
Officials investigate reports of gas near Allen Benedict Court apartments/Matt Perrom Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Wednesday the Columbia Housing Authority updated its response to the evacuation of Allen Benedict Court due to multiple gas leaks and after two people were found dead. In a news release, a spokesperson for the authority re-iterated that the displaced residents had temporary housing and were provided…
AG, other law enforcement oppose medical marijuana in SC
Photo: Matt Perron Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The state’s law enforcement leaders re-affirmed their opposition to medical marijuana at a news conference Wednesday afternoon at the Statehouse. State Attorney General Alan Wilson and several other police chiefs and sheriff’s announced today their plans to fight the bill known as the Compassionate Care Act. The Republican-backed measure would legalize marijuana for critically ill…
Pig dropped off Lexington Animal Control
Courtesy: LCSD Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington County deputies are hoping you recognize this missing porker. Investigators say someone left a pig in the parking lot of Lexington County Animal Services. If you recognize this swine call Sgt. Ben Treaster at 803-518- 7921. Categories: Lexington, Local News, News
Bernie Sanders coming to Columbia
Image courtesy ABC News Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– King Day at the Dome typically draws presidential candidates and this year is no exception. We already knew New Jersey Sen. Corey Booker would take place. Saturday a spokesperson for Bernie Sanders announced the senator from Vermont will attend Monday’s event. Sanders is also scheduled to visit Florence Monday evening and will return…
