Archives: August 2020

Governor orders flags at half staff in memory of Chadwick Boseman

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has ordered flags at the State House to be lowered to half staff Sunday in memory of Chadwick Boseman. Courtesy : Chadwick Boseman official Twitter account  Mcmaster says the flags will be lowered to honor the life, contributions and memory of a truly extraordinary son of South Carolina, Chadwick Boseman.  “I have…

DHEC: Data shows that Masks Work

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Wear that mask. Data released by DHEC points to mask ordinances working. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says areas that implemented mask ordinances had a more than 44% decline in cases, compared to those without. DHEC physician  Dr. Brannon Traxler says “Wearing a mask every day in public is critical, however, not all…

New “Safe Baby Court” program coming to Columbia

The program looks to put children in nurturing environments while giving parents resources to make their homes a better place

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –A new program aiming to help young parents who have been charged with abuse and neglect is coming to Richland County. The “Safe Baby Court” program looks to have these parents work with community members to get the help they need, all while their young children are temporarily in foster care.  Kerrie Schnake with the South Carolina…

DHEC hosting more than 250 mobile Coronavirus test sites in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking to get tested? State Health officials say there are even more ways for you to get screened over the next few months. DHEC COVID drive thru testing The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says there are more than 250 mobile testing events scheduled through October 17, with new testing events added regularly. To…

Today’s Forecast

We’ll see clouds and a few scattered showers on Saturday. Then it’s back to the 90’s on Sunday. And there will be plenty of humidity to go around every day through next week. Stay cool! Categories: Todays Forecast Tags: ABC Columbia Forecast

What are the Bright Stars Next to the Moon

The bright “stars” next to the moon tonight are not a stars at all. They are Jupiter and Saturn. You’ll be able to see them over the next few nights. Check out the image below to see where they’ll be in relation to the moon. Happy viewing!   Categories: Weather Blog Tags: ABC Columbia Forecast

‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman, SC native dies of cancer at 43

Reports say the actor had been battling with the disease for four years

Chadwick Boseman in Black Panther (2018). Courtesy: Marvel Studios The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said. He was 43. Boseman died at his home in the Los Angeles…

Prisma Health cancels Columbia, Greenville COVID-19 testing this weekend

Health officials say they were forced to cancel the planned testing due to inclement weather

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Free COVID-19 testing that Prisma Health was planning to host this weekend August 24, has been canceled. Health officials say they had to cancel the coronavirus testing events in Columbia, Simpsonville, and Greenville due to inclement weather that came from the remnants of Hurricane Laura. All hospital-based drive-through testing sites in the Upstate also will be…