A firefighter’s simple checklist for a safe Thanksgiving
The Columbia Fire Department wants to make sure they don’t visit your home this Thanksgiving.
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SC Doctors stress the need for vaccinations after more cases of measles reported in the upstate
SPARTANBURG, SC (WOLO) – There have been six reported cases of the measles in the upstate. Medical officials are keeping an eye on the disease in Spartanburg County. DHEC officials say the measles virus is highly contagious and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Doctors we spoke with say everyone needs to make sure their…
Richland Library wants to help people understand what being homeless is like
This week is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
New law requires mopeds to register with DMV or get a ticket
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– New laws require moped drivers to register their vehicle with the DMV. Mopeds without the new license plates could get tickets for hundreds of dollars. Drivers can receive a ticket starting Nov. 19 for $200 or more for not having a license plate on your moped. Mopeds are a popular mode of transportation for USC students…
Teenage girls charged with robbing two businesses
(Photo: Lexington Co Detention Center) Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has arrested two teenage girls accused of robbing two different businesses just hours apart. According to authorities the two teens, 17 year old Inezhia Allen and 18year old Kealea Stephens were involved in the armed robbery of the Taco Bell and Circle K Convenience store within…
Lexington Coroner Identifies victim in Augusta Road Fatal Crash
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– The Lexington County Coroner has identified the person who died in a fatal crash Thursday morning. Police say it happened Augusta Road/ US 1 at Morgan Drive after 7 a.m. and 4 vehicles were involved. According to the Coroner’s office, 22 year old Rusty Wayne Shull Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained….
Teacher Shortage Senate Panel at State House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Educators in South Carolina have told state lawmakers that constant student testing is one of the biggest roadblocks they face. A Senate panel met Wednesday to get ideas on how to deal with a teacher shortage in South Carolina. Camden Sen. Vincent Sheheen says his panel hopes to remove paperwork and bureaucratic requirements that prevent teachers…
November is adopt a ‘Senior pet’ month: special offer from Columbia Animal services
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– November is ‘Senior’ pet month and the City of Columbia Animal Services is offering up a special deal. Officials say during the month of November all adoption fees will be waived for all dogs and cats that are 5 years and older. All adoptions include spay/neuter, microchip, Feline Leukemia/Heartworm Test, initial vaccines and deworming WHAT: Adopt a Senior…
City of Columbia Unveils official City Ornament
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Each year, the City of Columbia unveils the Babcock Center Foundation‘s “Ornament of Opportunity” and proclaims the ornament the “Official City Ornament.” On Thursday, the 2018 City ornament was officially unveiled at City Hall. This year’s decoration features ‘The Hangar’ at Owens Field Airport. Proceeds from the sale of the ornament benefit the babcock center. If you…
Be an Angel: Salvation Army Trees set to go up in area mall
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Beginning Friday, November 16 you have a chance to be an ‘Angel’ for Christmas. ABC Columbia is a proud sponsor of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree project. The Angel Tree features the names of children in the Midlands who may not have a visit from Santa without your help. Just grab a name off the tree, it…
