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Cola Parks And Rec
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

City of Columbia Parks and Rec hours of operation

City parks to reopen with safety guidelines
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC ( WOLO) —- The official start of summer is just days away, and many of you are itching to get outside to take in a little fresh air and sun. Or simply just to get out of the house. To help, the City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department has announced plans to re-open their parks and amenities…

Midlands Fatherhood Coalition
Local News, News

Even during a pandemic, local organization works to support fathers

Fathers play a vital role in a child's life. Midlands Fatherhood Coalition (MFC) is a non-profit that helps all fathers build strong families. 
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Father’s Day is this upcoming Sunday, and it’s a time to show your love for your father or father figure in your life. But for one local organization that works to support fathers, it’s also a time to give back. Fathers play a vital role in a child’s life. Midlands Fatherhood Coalition (MFC) is a non-profit…

Mother Emanuel 5yrs
Local News, News

Five years after Mother Emanuel shooting, some pastors continue call for change

Local pastors say more conversations need to be had around gun violence and racial tension
Tim Scott,

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WOLO) — Five years ago, nine people were killed during a prayer group meeting inside the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. Even though years have passed since the tragedy that moved a nation, some local pastors say no meaningful change has taken in place since the events of June 17, 2015. Growing up in Charleston, Rev. Carey…

Dhec
ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News

DHEC: 10 additional deaths, 577 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Wednesday,  577 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 10 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of people confirmed cases to 20,551, probable cases to 5, confirmed deaths to 617, and zero probable deaths. ABC Columbia image Per DHEC: Nine of the deaths occurred…
Local News, Politics, State

Congressman Clyburn and Rep. Joe Cunningham to host virtual forum on Mother Emanuel 5th Anniversary

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Today at 4pm Congressman James Clyburn and Representative Joe Cunningham are hosting a virtual forum to mark the 5th Anniversary of the Emanuel AME Shooting tragedy. Among the items to discuss, they say will be to make a call for action on gun violence, and racism. The Congressmen will be joined by Reverend Eric Manning from Mother…

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Local News, Richland

Man who held RCSD at bay more than 6 hour standoff arrested

This is a first look at the man deputies say led them on chase, standoff
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center Richland County,SC ( WOLO)—- We are getting the first look at 21 Tyreek Douglas the man Richland County  Deputies say barricaded himself inside a home for more than 6 hours Tuesday night. Image: ABC Columbia Photographer Michael Lee According to authorites, around 1:20 pm Tuesday June 16, officials say they attempted to make a…