Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Attorney General Alan Wilson says he plans to sue the federal government over vaccine mandates for healthcare workers. Wilson released a statement Monday reading, “President Biden has once again overstepped his legal authority and overreached his power. The president is not above the law. I fully support the rights of our healthcare heroes in opposition to mandatory COVID…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The State Law Enforcement Division released its annual Crime in South Carolina report Monday. According to SLED there were 100 more murders in South Carolina in 2020 than in the previous year. There was also an increase in the number of assaults. However, cases of sexual battery and robbery were down. In terms of property crime, SLED…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The state will host a virtual career fair for Veterans Tuesday, November 9. More than 35 state agencies and institutions of higher learning will be represented in the event which takes place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. “South Carolina prides itself in being a military state that values our veterans and recognizes their many skills and talents,” said…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Here’s your look at Local Living. The state will host a virtual career fair for Veterans Tuesday, November 9. More than 35 state agencies and institutions of higher learning will be represented in the event which takes place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. You can register online. You can get some early Christmas shopping done in West Columbia…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State leaders gathered Tuesday near 1-26 for a ground-breaking ceremony for the Carolina Crossroads interstate improvement project. The South Carolina Department of Transportation says the project was delayed, year after year, due to a lack of vision and funding. The 1.7-billion-dollar project is aimed at reducing traffic, in areas like malfunction junction. According to the SC DOT,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prices are the pump are down in Columbia this week. According to Gas Buddy, gas prices have fallen 2.9 cents per gallon over the last week. Prices in Columbia are averaging $3.07 per gallon. The national average is up, averaging $3.41 per gallon. Categories: Local News Tags: Gas Prices
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Monday, DHEC reported 477 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 new deaths in South Carolina. This brings the total number of Coronavirus cases in South Carolina to 904,000 since the pandemic began. DHEC is hosting free vaccine clinics across the state, if you are interested, you can click the link https://scdhec.gov/covid19/covid-19-vaccine Categories: Local News Tags: DHEC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Veterans day is this week and the City of Columbia’s annual Veterans Day Parade is set for Thursday, November 11. The 43rd annual event kicks off at 11 a-m at the intersection of Sumter and Laurel streets. The parade route ends at Pendleton street near the State House. Representatives from the South Carolina National Guard will be…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia is partnering with DHEC to get COVID-19 shots in arms. They are hosting several free clinics this month, on Wednesdays. According to a release, DHEC will distribute Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson to citizens. The vaccination clinics will be from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2021, Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson Avenue…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– City of Columbia Mayoral candidates Daniel Rickenmann and Tameika Isaac Devine are set to debate Monday. The debate will take place at USC’s Russell House at 4pm. The candidates are heading for a run-off election Tuesday, November 16. Count on ABC Columbia News to bring you coverage at 5pm 6pm and 11pm. Categories: Local News Tags:…
