Columbia Housing Authority News

Demolition Set for South Carolina Housing Complex Where Monoxide Poisoning Killed Two

Heavy equipment may soon begin tearing down an 80-year-old South Carolina public housing complex where two men died from carbon monoxide poisoning from a poorly maintained heater. Scientists are conducting environmental tests on the land around Allen Benedict Court in …

Coroner: 2 Men Killed by Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in South Carolina Complex

A South Carolina coroner says two men who died at a public housing complex had both been killed by carbon monoxide poisoning. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts told news outlets Monday the cause of death for 61-year-old Calvin Witherspoon Jr. …

Investigators Probe Gas Leaks at South Carolina Apartment Complex

New gas leaks have been found at a South Carolina apartment complex where two people were found dead in separate apartments. Columbia firefighters said they started the inspections Thursday night after residents reported smelling gas and crews finding additional gas …