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Family of former NFL player accused in mass shooting agree to CTE testing

The brain of the former NFL player will be examined for signs of the degenerative disease as a part of his autopsy

Apr 10, 2021 12:06 AM EDT

Associated Press,

York County, SC (AP) — The brain of the former NFL player who killed five people in South Carolina before fatally shooting himself — will be tested for a degenerative disease that has affected a number of pro athletes. chronic traumatic encephalopathy — also known as CTE , which has been shown to cause violent mood swings and other cognitive…

Chief Operating Officer of Columbia Housing outlines goals for the next five years

Apr 9, 2021 6:16 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

This week, Columbia Housing is outlining its goals for the next five years. We talked with Columbia Housing
Chief Operating Officer Yvonda Bean about the agency’s plan and its mission.

RCSD announces arrest in deadly weekend shooting on South Beltline Boulevard

Apr 9, 2021 4:31 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they arrested an individual in connection with a weekend shooting on South Beltline Boulevard that left a man dead. Deputies say they arrested 22-year-old Ahmad Cook II and charged him with the murder of 27-year-old Charles Fulk and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

Become a hero for a Midlands girl living with Sanfilippo syndrome Saturday at the Super Eliza 5K!

Apr 9, 2021 3:31 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Saturday, you have a chance to lace up your running shoes and be a super hero for a Midlands girl. Eliza O’Neill is a young girl living with Sanfilippo syndrome, a rare genetic metabolism disorder that can lead to problems in the brain and nervous system. Friday morning, the Sanfilippo Foundation, headed up by Eliza’s dad, will hold a 5K Friday at 8 a.m. to raise money for treatment for Eliza and other children like her.

Columbia Fire Department reports significant damage after fire at mechanic shop on Houston Street Thursday

Apr 9, 2021 2:27 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Columbia Fire officials say no one was hurt in a fire at a mechanic shop Thursday night. Authorities say it happened before 7:30 p.m. at the shop on Houston Street. According to officials, the fire caused significant damages.

Prisma Health terminates plans to buyout Providence Health and Kershaw Health

Apr 9, 2021 2:00 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Prisma Health will no longer move forward with plans to buyout Providence Health, Providence Health Northeast in Columbia and Kershaw Health in Camden. Prisma announced Friday they will not pursue plans to acquire those systems, in addition to a freestanding emergency room in Fairfield County.

KCSO: Hermitage Trailer Park shooting suspect turns himself in Friday

Apr 9, 2021 1:32 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Friday morning around 10 a.m., the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office Says Timothy Deandre Bennett, 27, turned himself in to authorities. Deputies say Bennett was wanted in connection with a shooting that took place at the Hermitage Mobile Home Community on Wednesday night.

Richland County Coroner releases identity of victim from Farmview Street shooting Wednesday

Apr 9, 2021 11:14 AM EDT

Mike Olson,

Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the identity the victim of a fatal shooting that took place on Farmview Street Wednesday.

A new restaurant opens in Columbia in hopes of attracting ‘Greedy Rascals’

A new eatery is serving up some unique dishes in the Capital city

Apr 9, 2021 12:11 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff, Rebecca Ball,

Columbia,SC (WOLO) —- A local restaurant is now open in Columbia. The owner Brandon Johnson says opening up in the middle of a pandemic left him facing plenty adversity. Still, he wasn’t going to let that stop him from serving up some unique dishes to bring full bellies and smiles to the people of Columbia. Categories: Digital Exclusives and…

Health officials ask people not to wait on Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The manufacturer is dealing with factory issues which could lead to less doses being delivered

Apr 9, 2021 12:09 AM EDT

ABC Team,

Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) —- State Health officials say if you are waiting to get the Johnson & Johnson one shot COVID-19 vaccine, don’t wait, get vaccinated now. Deliveries of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be just 10 percent of what they were last week as the manufacturer deals with factory issues. Nick Papantonis reports from our sister station…

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Family of former NFL player accused in mass shooting agree to CTE testing

The brain of the former NFL player will be examined for signs of the degenerative disease as a part of his autopsy

Chief Operating Officer of Columbia Housing outlines goals for the next five years

RCSD announces arrest in deadly weekend shooting on South Beltline Boulevard

Become a hero for a Midlands girl living with Sanfilippo syndrome Saturday at the Super Eliza 5K!

Columbia Fire Department reports significant damage after fire at mechanic shop on Houston Street Thursday

Prisma Health terminates plans to buyout Providence Health and Kershaw Health

KCSO: Hermitage Trailer Park shooting suspect turns himself in Friday

Richland County Coroner releases identity of victim from Farmview Street shooting Wednesday

A new restaurant opens in Columbia in hopes of attracting ‘Greedy Rascals’

A new eatery is serving up some unique dishes in the Capital city

Health officials ask people not to wait on Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The manufacturer is dealing with factory issues which could lead to less doses being delivered

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