Archives: August 2020

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ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News

DHEC: 1,019 new Coronavirus cases in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Sunday 1,019 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 11 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 116,697 and confirmed deaths to 2,574. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here Health officials say the total number of…
Local News

Dominion Energy Tree Trimming scheduled for several Columbia Neighborhoods

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC ( WOLO)– Dominion Energy is planning tree trimming activities in some City of Columbia neighborhoods, over the next two weeks. Dominion Energy  says crews will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods : Grove Park Neighborhood Association Bradley Community Council Druid Hills Neighborhood Association Lake Katherine Neighborhood Association Dominion Energy says the trimming…

Local News

CPD: Officer suspended after repeating racial slur

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia Police Department officials say a Veteran officer has been suspended without pay. According to officials, around 11:00 p.m. Saturday, August 29, a Sergeant assigned to patrol Five Points entered the business Bar None and found several violations of the Governor’s Executive Order to stop the service and consumption of alcohol. Police say while Sergeant Chad Walker, a…

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Entertainment News, Local News

ABC celebrates life, legacy of Chadwick Boseman with Sunday Special

Crysty Vaughan,

ABC — South Carolina native and actor Chadwick Boseman will be remembered Sunday night in a special on ABC. Tonight, the ABC Network announces it will celebrate the legacy of Boseman with a special presentation of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther. ABC provided image Boseman The movie will bevfollowed by the ABC News Special: Chadwick Boseman – A Tribute for a…
Entertainment News, Local News

Flags at State House lowered to half-staff in memory of SC native Chadwick Boseman

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Flags at the State House are flying at Half Staff Sunday in honor of South Carolina native, actor, Chadwick Boseman.  Governor Henry McMaster says he ordered the flags to be lowered to honor the life, contributions and memory of a truly extraordinary son of South Carolina, Chadwick Boseman.  “I have ordered the flags atop the Statehouse to…

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Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

SC Health officials say there are more than 200 Mobile Coronavirus test sites

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State Health officials continue to add Coronavirus testing sites across South Carolina. LEX MED DHEC COVID drive thru testing DHEC says testing for COVID-19 is essential because it helps identify people who are infected with the virus, whether or not they have symptoms, so they can isolate themselves and keep those around them from becoming infected, especially…

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Local News

Gas Prices on the rise in the Midlands

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Gas prices are on the rise in the Midlands. According to Gas Buddy, prices at the pump have risen a more than a nickel over the last week. Drivers are now paying a $1.88 a gallon in Columbia. According to GasBuddy, that’s nearly 4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average is $2.18…
ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News

DHEC: cases in SC rise to 1,250, 42 additional COVID-19 deaths

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– Coronavirus cases in South Carolina rose Saturday. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Saturday,  reported 1,250 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 42 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 115,661, and confirmed deaths to 2,563. Health officials say the total number of individual test results…