Archives: August 2020

DHEC: 1,175 new confirmed Coronavirus cases and 45 new deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Wednesday, reported 1,175 new confirmed cases of the Coronavirus, 45 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 94,837, and confirmed deaths to 1,819. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. According to health officials, as of Tuesday,…

Edventure to host ‘Countdown to Kindergarten’ event virtually

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for a back to school bash, virtually. Edventure Children’s Museum will host the annual ‘Countdown to Kindergarten’ August 7, 2020. Organizers say due to the pandemic, they will be holding a virtual event.   Museum officials say EdVenture’s website will include tips from education leaders and several “welcome to kindergarten” messages, including one from Governor…

City of Columbia Council votes to extend mask requirement another 60 days

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Make sure you have your mask.  The City of Columbia extended its’ mask ordinance for another sixty days. The City Council met virtually Tuesday afternoon and once again, the City’s response to COVID-19 was at the top of the agenda. During the meeting, the council unanimously approved extending the City’s Ordinance requiring masks in public. For more…