Midlands residents give the gift of life at New Year’s Blood Drive
The Red Cross says that blood can only be stored for about a month and a half, which is why regular donors are so important.
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RCSD investigates deadly shooting in broad daylight
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department investigates deadly shooting along Winter Park Drive
CPD arrests suspect accused of deadly shooting
Columbia Police arrest a man suspected in a deadly shooting at the Latimor Manor Apartments in the 100 block on Lorick Circle.
MUSC: Increase in children accidentally poisoned by cannabis edibles
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A recent study shows an increase of children under the age of six accidentally poisoned by cannabis edibles from 2017 to 2021. The findings reveal more than 7,000 cases and of those, 2-year-olds had the highest exposure. MUSC Doctor Christopher Pruitt says symptoms include central nervous system depression and children can be minimally responsive. “We usually…
City of Columbia introduces SHINE home improvement program, seeking contractors
The City of Columbia’s Community Development Department is introducing a new home improvement program called SHINE, or Single-family Housing Improvements for Neighborhood Enhancement.
Local Living: Free Fridays and Grinding of the Greens
Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health
Free Fridays for Lexington and Richland Residents at the Zoo and Grinding of the Greens
Midlands woman shares importance of donating blood
“I am so thankful,” she said. “I would not be here for my kids if people hadn’t donated. I will forever be appreciative.”
Flooding on part of I-20 from severe weather is now clear says SC DOT
According to an update from SC DOT, Flooding on I-20 East bound, 1 mile West of Exit 68 is now clear
Give the gift of life today at the ABC Columbia/Red Cross Blood Drive
The Blood Drive will take place on January 4, 2023 from Noon-7pm at Flight Adventure Park at Sandhill off Fashion Drive
Tyler Ryan tracking the storms- Midlands clearing up this afternoon
ABC COLUMBIA FORECAST Columbia, SC (WOLO)– ABC Columbia’s Tyler Ryan and Chief Meteorologist John Farley are tracking the storms. This latest update, at Noon, has the forecast for this afternoon clearing as the clouds start to move out. Tyler says the majority of the severe weather for the Midlands is over now but a Tornado Watch remains in effect until…
