Tim Scott, Author at ABC Columbia

Gamecock fans generally optimistic, hopeful Shane Beamer turns things around for Carolina Football

Some fans cited his experience at Power 5 schools and his recruiting strengths in South Carolina as reasons for hope

Dec 7, 2020 6:34 PM EST

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Gamecock fans are feeling a little bit of optimism now that Shane Beamer is South Carolina’s new head football coach. Some fans point to his youthful energy and experience in Power 5 programs as reasons to be excited ahead of 2021. As the son of longtime Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer and a Power 5…

Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. looking to solve 24 year old Cold Case

Dec 6, 2020 5:30 PM EST

Tim Scott,

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department needs your help in identifying a suspect in the murder of a Columbia man 24 years ago. Authorities say Jack Robinson, 65, was stabbed and killed near a boat ramp near Rosewood Avenue back in August 1996. Witnesses saw the suspect, and a sketch was produced by deputies, but the…

Small businesses relying more on internet sales as a means to get more customers

SC Dept. of Revenue said SC gained $311 million in internet sales tax over the last year

Dec 4, 2020 11:11 PM EST

Tim Scott,

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) — Small businesses across the Midlands have had to adjust and adapt in order to stay afloat in 2020. For businesses like Galloway and Moseley, a jewelry store in Sumter, 2020 has brought along many challenges. In order to make ends meet during these uncertain times, the store has brought its jewels and necklaces to a new…

Internal report says Columbia Police Dept. “not prepared” for May protests in downtown Columbia

The department released a 92-page review into how the department handled the protests and how they can improve for future situations

Dec 4, 2020 8:47 AM EST

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Looking back on the protests that took place last May, the Columbia Police Department says it could have done a better job in preparing and training officers for what took place. The department released a 92-page report outlining what they could have done better and how to prepare for similar situations in the future. In the…

DHEC: First doses of COVID-19 vaccine could come to South Carolina around December 14

Frontline health care workers and those living and working in long-term care facilities would get top priority

Dec 3, 2020 6:58 PM EST

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — South Carolina could be receiving its first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in just a matter of weeks. The state’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) anticipates that a limited vaccine supply will become available around December 14. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise nationwide, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing emergency use…

Lexington Richland 5 board votes to move high schoolers back to hybrid learning until Christmas

7th-12th graders will begin this new model of learning Monday

Dec 2, 2020 11:14 PM EST

Tim Scott,

IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) — High school students in Lexington Richland School District 5 will be going back to a hybrid model of learning until at least Christmas break. This comes after an emergency board meeting tonight in response to three high schools closing Tuesday. Irmo, Chapin, and Dutch Fork High Schools were forced to close Tuesday due to a large…

Logistical issues might delay start of school COVID-19 testing programs until after Christmas

Several districts need to apply for special licenses to dispose of biowaste and come up with plans to distribute the testing kits

Dec 2, 2020 8:17 PM EST

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Schools across South Carolina are now able to test students and staff for COVID-19, but some districts might not administer tests until next semester. Districts throughout the state are still working on the logistics of their testing procedures. Last week, Governor Henry McMaster signed an executive order that called for the distribution of 220,000 rapid testing…

“We want our voices to be heard”: Staff shortage leads to three Midlands high schools closing Tuesday

Teachers at Irmo, Dutch Fork, and Chapin High Schools opted to use personal days to call for a return to hybrid education

Dec 1, 2020 6:49 PM EST

Tim Scott,

IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) — Three Midlands high schools had to close Tuesday due to a severe staffing shortage. Several teachers at Irmo, Chapin, and Dutch Fork High Schools opted not to come in Tuesday after the district’s school board opted not to put high schoolers back on a hybrid learning model. During an emergency meeting Monday, Lexington Richland 5 Superintendent Dr….

Richland Co. seeking public’s help in identifying suspect in murder of Jack Robinson back in 1996

New facial sketch aging technology allowed deputies to produce an updated sketch of the suspect

Nov 30, 2020 6:28 PM EST

Tim Scott,

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department needs your help in identifying a suspect in the murder of a Columbia man 24 years ago. Authorities say Jack Robinson, 65, was stabbed and killed near a boat ramp near Rosewood Avenue back in August 1996. Witnesses saw the suspect, and a sketch was produced by deputies, but the…

Despite fewer travelers this year, CAE still working to keep passengers safe from terminal to destination

The airport is expecting 800 fewer travelers than what they're used to seeing each year

Nov 24, 2020 6:18 PM EST

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Like they’ve done year after year, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is gearing up for a busy week as travelers get ready to head home for Thanksgiving. However, this year they’re expecting fewer passengers coming through the terminal. For the last five years, CAE has seen an average of 1,800 passengers come through their doors the week…

Author: Tim Scott

Gamecock fans generally optimistic, hopeful Shane Beamer turns things around for Carolina Football

Some fans cited his experience at Power 5 schools and his recruiting strengths in South Carolina as reasons for hope

Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. looking to solve 24 year old Cold Case

Small businesses relying more on internet sales as a means to get more customers

SC Dept. of Revenue said SC gained $311 million in internet sales tax over the last year

Internal report says Columbia Police Dept. “not prepared” for May protests in downtown Columbia

The department released a 92-page review into how the department handled the protests and how they can improve for future situations

DHEC: First doses of COVID-19 vaccine could come to South Carolina around December 14

Frontline health care workers and those living and working in long-term care facilities would get top priority

Lexington Richland 5 board votes to move high schoolers back to hybrid learning until Christmas

7th-12th graders will begin this new model of learning Monday

Logistical issues might delay start of school COVID-19 testing programs until after Christmas

Several districts need to apply for special licenses to dispose of biowaste and come up with plans to distribute the testing kits

“We want our voices to be heard”: Staff shortage leads to three Midlands high schools closing Tuesday

Teachers at Irmo, Dutch Fork, and Chapin High Schools opted to use personal days to call for a return to hybrid education

Richland Co. seeking public’s help in identifying suspect in murder of Jack Robinson back in 1996

New facial sketch aging technology allowed deputies to produce an updated sketch of the suspect

Despite fewer travelers this year, CAE still working to keep passengers safe from terminal to destination

The airport is expecting 800 fewer travelers than what they're used to seeing each year

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