Image: Rochelle Dean Columbia,SC (WOLO)— Just days after declaring a State of Emergency, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has implemented a citywide curfew that will go into effect tonight, Wednesday March 18th, 2020 from 11PM until 6AM. Under this declaration, the City of Columbia will restrict travel and all public gatherings during the hours listed above. The only exceptions will be…
Image: Furman University@ Twitter Greenville, SC (WOLO) — Tuesday night Furman University updated information for their students and staff as information continues to change daily. The University announcing now that the institution will not be returning for school during the Spring semester. The Unversity President releasing this statement on the University website writing, “Dear Furman Community and Families, None of…
Image: Rochelle Dean Columbia,SC (WOLO)— Just days after declaring a State of Emergency, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has implemented a citywide curfew that will go into effect tomorrow, Wednesday March 18th, 2020 from 11PM until 6AM. Under this declaration, the City will restrict travel and all public gatherings during the hours listed above. The only exceptions will be for those…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — With new State of Emergency protocols put in place throughout Columbia, and the entire state for that matter several restaurants and bars are making some adjustments to how they operate. While some locations are closing early, or not opening to the public at all for specific periods of time, one location is offering area parents a…
Columbia , SC (WOLO) — The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) released a list of precautionary measures help reduce the risk of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19) last week Monday, March 17th The transportation company announced that ‘Out of concern for the safety of the riding and general public”, they would be putting even more measures in place to keep…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — University of South Carolina students have to grab anything they need from their dorm rooms before the university closes for the next 2 weeks. Monday the University released this COVID-19 update to students on social media this evening saying, Updates have been made to our site further detailing #UofSC’s plans around the effects of #COVID19 in…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is encouraging social distancing as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Mayor specifically focusing on restaurants and bars within city limits as cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to rise throughout the state. Mayor Benjamin issued the new ordinance Monday night. The declaration says businesses should reduce occupancy…
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Columbia, SC (WOLO ) — As the numbers of those effected by the coronavirus continues to climb, some are questioning possible exposure to the virus while in worshiping this Sunday. Fort Jackson says they will no longer allow hold all community chapel services or events until further services because of coronavirus concerns. This decision includes all regularly scheduled worship services…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Just before 5:30PM Friday, South Carolina (R) Governor Henry McMaster officially declared a State of Emergency in the state. There are a few things that this now means for the Palmetto state, including giving the Governor the ability to put certain restrictions and mandates in place during the coronavirus outbreak. Under the State of Emergency, schools…
