Complete coverage: Allen Benedict Court apartments timeline

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - Do you want to donate to help the displaced residents of Allen Benedict Court?

The United Way of the Midlands set up a fund to help the displaced residents of Allen Benedict Court. They are teaming up with BlueCross Blue Shield of South Carolina to donate $20,000 to the residents. You can donate here by clicking here.

Harvest Hope has also established a way to donate goods to former ABC residents:

Here are links to all of the coverage on Allen Benedict Court apartments since Jan. 17 in chronological order:

Jan. 17

• Gas leak investigation continues after 2 found dead at Columbia apartments, victims identified

Jan. 18

• Officials close apartment complex in Columbia due to gas leaks after 2 found dead

Jan. 19

• ‘It shouldn’t have to take people to die for you to want to do something:’ frustrated residents speak about Allen Benedict Court Apartments

Jan. 20

• ‘There are people in our community that are hurting right now, and there is something you can do’ Local church collecting gift cards for Allen Benedict Court residents

Jan. 22

• Tenants of Allen Benedict Court apartments say they were forced to leave hotel early

Jan. 23

• CHA: 'Staff is committed’ to helping 400+ displaced Allen Benedict Apartment residents following major gas leak, 2 found dead; mayor responds
• ‘I thanked her about 10 times - I’m very grateful:’ Allen Benedict Court residents thankful for church gift card donations
• Work orders reveal complaints over gas leaks, odors at Allen Benedict Court apartments

Jan. 24

• Columbia councilman: ‘Resignations are in order’ in Allen Benedict Court apartments ‘tragedy’
• Conditions of Allen Benedict Court apartments made ‘a clear and imminent threat’ to residents, fire chief’s letter says

Jan. 25

• CHA is in violation of International Fire Code, Columbia Fire officials say
• Tenants file lawsuit against Columbia Housing Authority for breach of contract, negligence
• CHA attorney updates on Allen Benedict apartment residents’ living situations

Jan. 26

• ‘We are trying to fight for them’: Attorneys representing ABC residents discuss class-action lawsuit

Jan. 28

• Midlands ministry hosts dinner to feed Allen Benedict Court residents
• Coroner: Cause of death for 2 found at Allen Benedict Court Apts. ruled carbon monoxide poisoning
• Boxes of fruit donated to Allen Benedict Court Residents

Jan. 29

• Allen Benedict Court residents shuttled from hotel to hotel after property is evacuated

Jan. 30

• WIS viewers and Harvest Hope Food Bank raise over $7K for former Allen Benedict residents
• ‘What do you want me to say?’ CHA commissioner says when asked if board had spoken about Allen Benedict Court apts. deaths, displacements
• Columbia councilman: ‘I support 1,000 percent requesting’ SLED, FBI investigation on ‘negligence’ at Allen Benedict apartments

Jan. 31

• Doctors warn Allen Benedict Court residents of long-term effects from possible exposure to the ‘Quiet Killer’
• CHA board chairman says Allen Benedict Court tragedy is result of ‘bad weather,’ not about housing authority
• CHA apologizes ‘for everything that has happened,’ residents remain hesitant to speak openly to media

Feb. 1

• Third lawsuit filed against CHA by surviving resident of building where bodies found at Allen Benedict Court Apartments
• Daughters of Allen Benedict Court victim don’t find CHA apology sincere as they have to bury their father
• Allen Benedict Court victims to receive vouchers to assist with permanent housing

Feb. 2

• Columbia Housing Authority won’t receive $30 million HUD grant to fix Allen Benedict Court apartments, mayor says
• City of Columbia councilman and others help Allen Benedict residents

Feb. 4

• HUD inspector to meet with CPD chief on Allen Benedict Court apts. tragedy
• CHA: Federal grant denial is latest in history of federal funding woes

Feb. 5

• ‘We need your help:' A massive donation push for Allen Benedict residents displaced after fatal gas leak
• Columbia City Council votes to support CPD investigation into Allen Benedict Court

Feb. 6

• CHA offering thousands of dollars to cover move-out expenses for Allen Benedict Court residents
• Columbia City Council votes to support CPD investigation into Allen Benedict Court
• ’Ignorance of the law is no excuse’: CFD responds to claims made by CHA director
• CHA board member is not playing blame game in resignation after special called meeting

Feb. 7

• CHA offering thousands of dollars to cover move-out expenses for Allen Benedict Court residents
• CHA facing fourth lawsuit in wake of Allen Benedict Court crisis
• Resident: CHA staff has been ‘rude’ and ‘unorganized’ during relocation process

Feb. 8

• Officials: Former Allen Benedict Court residents to receive vouchers to rent housing in private market
• CHA ‘administrative plan’ calls director’s claims into question

Feb. 11

• Richland Co. Council approves $150K to assist Allen Benedict Court residents
• Resources offered to help residents of Allen Benedict Court
• It’s been nearly a month since two men were found dead at Allen Benedict Court apartments. Here’s what we know

Feb. 12

• Nearly a month later, residents of Allen Benedict Court struggle to find new normal
• Allen Benedict Court tenant files fifth lawsuit against Columbia Housing Authority

Feb. 13

• Tenant work orders detail more than a dozen complains about gas in 2018
• 911 recordings from Allen Benedict Court: ‘This the third unconscious call...at this location’

Feb. 14

• New bill aims to give cities more power, hold housing authorities accountable

Feb. 15

• One month later, displaced residents of Allen Benedict Court struggle to find ‘new normal’
• ‘Columbia has a big heart, I think that’s southern hospitality’ Allen Benedict Court residents grateful for donations from community

Feb. 18

• Discrepancies continue as WIS uncovers more Columbia Housing Authority documents

Feb. 19

• Columbia City Council to appoint 4 new housing authority commissioners in March

Feb. 20

• ABC resident moves into permanent home: ‘The storm is finally over, and my new life is just beginning’

Feb. 21

• BREAKING: Columbia Housing Authority Executive Director announces retirement

Feb. 22

• CHA board wants to know when CFD or CPD step foot on their property. Some city officials say that’s already happening

Feb. 25

• Embattled CHA executive director slated to bring home $8,300 a month in retirement benefits

Feb. 27

• Interest level soars as Columbia city council receives dozens of applications for CHA board

Mar. 1

• Health screenings, crisis counseling on the horizon for residents of Allen Benedict Court

Mar. 9

• ‘You never know when you can be in need’ Donors grill-out for Allen Benedict Residents

Mar. 15

• CHA records show stove replaced one month before victim found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning

Mar. 21

• CHA board elects new chair and vice-chair

Mar. 25

• No trace of appliance history, correspondence with first responders at Columbia Housing Authority

Mar. 28

• Columbia Housing Authority says letters placed on doors at Oak Read Highrise are a ‘mistake’

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