Archives: August 2020

DHEC: More than 200 Coronavirus testing events scheduled through October

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Health officials continue to report new coronavirus cases under 1,000. LEX MED DHEC COVID drive thru testing Health officials say there are even more ways for you to get screened over the next few months. If you are looking to get tested, health officials say there are 243 mobile testing events scheduled through October 13…

Chase leads to crash, negotiation

Portion of highway shit down for hours after police talk man down from 3o foot wall

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)– A chase lead to negotiators having to talk a man off of a 30ft wall. Troopers with the Highway Patrol say they spotted a truck driving recklessly in Red Bank and pursued it through Lexington to the Sunset Blvd., Northside Blvd. intersection. Troopers forced it off of the road and immediately arrested two passengers but the driver…

DHEC reports 543 new COVID 19 cases

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– DHEC announces one of the lowest numbers of COVID-19 deaths we’ve seen in months. Monday afternoon DHEC says of the 4,090 tests processed Sunday there were 7 confirmed COVID 19 related fatalities. In addition the agency reports 543 new confirmed cases. While the number tested is on the low-end the percentage of positive cases continues to trend…

Haley, Scott to address RNC

Charlotte, N.C. (WOLO)–There will be a distinct South Carolina theme to this evening’s festivities at the Republican National Convention. Former Governor and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and Senator Tim Scott are among the featured speakers. You can watch the Republican National Convention at 10pm Monday evening on ABC Columbia. Categories: Local News, News, Politics, State

City of Columbia hosting mobile Coronavirus test site with Prisma Health

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking to get tested for Coronavirus? The City of Columbia, in partnership with Prisma Health, has set up test sites for the remainder of August. City officials have released the following dates and locations: 8/25    Prisma Health   8:00 AM – 12:00 PM      Pardon and Parole (Old Building) 2204 Lee St, Columbia 29205   8/28    Prisma Health   8:00…

Clemson voted No. 1 in Preseason AP Poll

The Clemson Tigers will enter the 2020 football season ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press Preseason Top 25 poll, which was released on Monday. It marks Clemson’s second straight season opening atop the poll and represents Clemson’s second No. 1 selection among major polls this preseason, matching its No. 1 ranking in the 2020 preseason Coaches Poll.