Author: ABC Columbia Staff

DHEC announces 1,723 single day COVID-19 cases, 22 new deaths

These are the latest numbers as of Thursday July 9th, 2020

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 1,723 new confirmed cases and one new probable case of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 22 additional confirmed deaths and no new probable deaths. Officials say they are also seeing an uptick in the amount of hospital beds being occupied during the pandemic. Health officials say right now…

Area non profit offers COVID-19 sanitation kits to families with disabilities

Able SC is offering the kits for free click below to see if you qualify

Columbia, SC (WOLO) –Able SC, the non profit organization that is committed to helping those living with disabilities continue do so as independently as possible. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, and numbers of cases increase, the organization is hoping to help. The non-profit says they are offering free COVID-19 Sanitation Kits to those who live in households where a family…

Cayce, West Columbia, Arcadia Lakes latest to vote ‘yes’ to face coverings

Mask requirements expand to more areas around the Midlands as cases continue to rise

abc news image Cayce, SC (WOLO) — Tuesday night Cayce City Council members became the latest area to vote in favor of requiring people to wear some type of face coverings as the number of coronavirus cases continue to rise in South Carolina. Under the ordinance, members of the public will have to wear a mask when they are in…

Lee Correctional employee accused of drug trafficking

Officials say she was found with 28 grams of meth, more than 8 ounces of marijuana at the time of her arrest

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A woman who worked at Lee Correctional has been fired and charged with drug trafficking. Phyllis Omeka Warren was a contracted medical employee at the prison when officials say she was caught with meth, marijuana and rolling papers in her work bag. Warren is facing multiple charges including trafficking, possession and bringing contraband into a prison….

Sen. Lindsey Graham reacts to SC COVID-19 response, President Nascar tweet

South Carolina Senator speaks out on various during visit to Columbia Rotary Club

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Senator Lindsey Graham made a couple of stops in the Midlands Monday. During one of his many stops he met with business leaders at the Columbia Rotary Club. The Senator touched on a wide array of topics including Governor Henry McMaster’s response to the coronavirus as well as President Donald Trump’s tweet regarding the rope found…

City of Columbia continues free mask distribution at area locations

The City of Columbia continues free mask distribution while supplies lasts

Columbia,SC (WOLO) — The City of Columbia is offering residents free masks to protect against COVID-19. The masks will be given out at various locations around the city as long as supplies last or July 10th when the free giveaway is expected to end. Masks will be given to anyone deem to be high risk in accordance with CDC guidelines…