Archives: August 2020

DHEC: 928 new Coronavirus cases, 45 additional deaths in SC

South Carolina has now passed the 2,000 mark in total number of deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina has now passed the 2,000 mark in total number of deaths. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported, Tuesday, 928 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 45 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 101,360, and confirmed deaths to 2,012. PER DHEC: Confirmed and probable cases: please…

Manufacturer in Bamberg to expand, create new jobs according to Governor’s office

A manufacturer in South Carolina is expanding operations, according to the Governor's office

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A manufacturer in South Carolina is expanding operations, according to the Governor’s office. Phoenix Specialty, a supplier of custom specialty parts to original equipment manufacturers in the United States, Tuesday, announced plans to expand operations in Bamberg County. The company’s more than $5.5 million investment is projected to create 35 new jobs over the next three years,…

City of Columbia Parks and Recreation to Distribute Free Meals for children

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department will offer free meals to children, 18 and under, now through August 28. The meals will be distributed Monday-Friday between 12:30 and 1:30 p-m. MEAL DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS Booker Washington Heights Culture Arts Center- 2611 Grant Street Greenview Park- 6700 David Street MLK Park- 2300 Greene Street Hampton Park- 1117…

Inmate accused of orchestrating shootings from inside prison

Courtesy:RCSD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Tuesday, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and South Carolina Department of Corrections Director Bryan Stirling announced charges against an inmate who they say ordered shootings while behind prison walls. Lott and Stirling say this is just another example of needing to jam cell phone signals in prisons. “We know through the use of cellphones,…