Archives: August 2020

Teen accused of armed robbery arrested

Lexington authorities say the 15 year old stole a cell phone at gun point

FILE Lexington,SC (WOLO) — The town of Lexington has arrested a 15 year old accused in an armed robbery that took place around 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon on East Main Street. Officers responded to the Cedarcrest Village shopping center where they were told an armed robbery had just taken place. When authorities arrived they were greeted by a man claiming…

Sewing appears to be the new pandemic past time

The surge in sewing machines came after the demand for face masks left some making their own

(CNN) — While many businesses are struggling to stay afloat amid the coronavirus pandemic one industry is experiencing a sudden boom. Many people are taking up sewing as a way to fill their spare time brought on by the pandemic. sewing machine sellers are now scrambling to keep up with a surge in demand. A more obvious trigger for the…

‘Fight the Spread’ campaign by DHEC urges masks, social distancing

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– DHEC officials have a message for South Carolinians, encouraging everyone to ‘Fight the Spread.’ SCDHEC/Twitter According to state health officials, evidence is increasing about the high rates of infection in people who do not have symptoms and don’t know they are infectious. This places everyone at risk of getting the virus or unknowingly transmitting it to someone…

The struggle some are experiencing with virtual learning

Remote learning may be an alternative to in person instruction, but is reliable

(CNN) — As students in South Carolina get ready for the school year, many parents are looking to see how other state’s and schools are dealing with covid-19 and learning. Brian Todd has more on the struggles many students, parents and teachers are dealing with as school gets back in session. Categories: National News

Two Tropical Storms

There are 2 tropical storms in the Atlantic right now, but neither poses any threat to the United States. The only impact from Tropical Storm Kyle will be high surf along Long Island and southern New England. Josephine will likely die out in the next few days as it turn out to sea. Categories: Weather Blog