Local deputies are helping keep the lights on for Midlands seniors
The effort is called ‘Bulb Blitz Day’ and the idea is to help reduce the risk of falls for senior citizens when it comes to replacing their light bulbs.
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New window donated after bullet goes into living room of elderly Columbia woman
On Thursday, an elderly woman in Columbia had her window replaced free of charge after a bullet went through it earlier this year.
On Thursday, an elderly woman in Columbia had her window replaced free of charge after a bullet went through it earlier this year.
Firefighters battling flames at several homes on Westwood Avenue
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Columbia Fire Department says in a tweet that at least 20 firefighters are on the scene at a home in North Columbia battling a fire. No injuries have been reported at this time. This is a developing story. Stay with ABC Columbia for the latest updates. RIGHT NOW: @ColaFire crews on scene of fire ????…
Snakebitten lawmaker starts re-election bid with long run
A South Carolina lawmaker who was bitten by a poisonous snake earlier this month plans to run from his district to the Statehouse to kick off his re-election campaign.
Prisma Health to offer free flu shots
Columbia,SC (WOLO)—- Flu season is almost here and most health experts say getting a vaccine each year is one of the best ways to ward off the illness. Starting Sunday, Prism Health is doing there part to help you and your family stay flu free by offering flu vaccines at several locations at no cost. Prisma Health registered nurses will…
New details are released into shooting death of postal worker
(CNN) —Authorities in Williamsburg, South Carolina continue looking for whoever shot and killed a U.S. postal service worker while she out on her delivery route. As Harve Jacobs reports, Irene Pressley was considered part of the community. Categories: Local News, State
Update: Columbia Fire investigating multiple fires in the Old Shandon neighorhood
Morning Fire on Heyward Street, Columbia Fire Investigating
Columbia Fire Department say they have contained a house fire on the 3200 block of Heyward Street overnight.
Feds: SC prison cellphone jam test has ‘promising results’
Federal officials say they’re encouraged by a test of a jamming technology some hope will help combat the threat posed by inmates with smuggled cellphones.
Butterfly release for Ovarian Cancer set for State House lawn
Butterfly Release for Ovarian Cancer
The colors of butterfly wings will soon grace the State House.
Surveillance video released of 11 year old who drove 200 miles to meet man from Snapchat
(CNN) — We have an update to a story we first brought you last night right here on ABC Columbia News. new details are being released and so are surveillance images of the 11-year-old boy police say took his brother’s car to drive 200 miles alone. Police say the young boy’s goal was to live with a man he met…
