Author: ABC Columbia Staff
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

President of Jordan Brand ‘Nike’, Benedict alumnus to speak for Benedict commencement

This will be the 150th Commencement Convocation for Benedict College, held Saturday August 8
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image Provided by: Benedict College Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Benedict College is gearing up for their 150th commencement celebration, albeit virtual for family and friends because of the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, students will be the only ones able to gather to celebrate as they graduate from an institution of higher learning to real world education. For 2020, graduates will…

#MaskUp courtesy City Columbia
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City of Columbia celebrates ‘Mask Up Challenge’ winners

The City of Columbia announces the two winners of the #MaskUp challenge created to help slow the spread of COVID-19
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Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The city of Columbia announced the first winners of the city’s mask up Columbia challenge. The city sent congratulations to Matt Hudson for the most votes and Megan Pinckney for social reach. The city wants you to continue to show your passion for keeping the community healthy and doing your part to stop the spread of…

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Prisma Health hosts additional COVID-19 testing sites

Sites will be held this week in Columbia, Lexington, Maudlin, and Travelers Rest
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LEX MED DHEC COVID drive thru testing Columbia, SC (WOLO) — As a part of their continued effort to expand testing throughout the state of South Carolina, Prisma Health in a partnership with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Quality (DHEC) , and state agencies is hosting six additional testing sites to help citizens slow the spread of…

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Local News, News, State

Six school districts’ reopening plans approved, 73+ still in waiting

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The State Superintendent has approved six school districts’ plans for returning to school this fall. Molly Spearman’s office has received 73 plans awaiting approval with eight more districts that asked for an extension. The only midlands district approved Monday was the Saluda County District. According to officials it will offer hybrid and fully virtual options with…

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Columbia Fire welcomes more than two dozen new firefighters

27 new firefighters begin their new roles just one day after earning their badges
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — We want to congratulate the latest Columbia Fire Department recruiting class! Friday 27 firefighters were given their badges at an outdoor ceremony at Benedict College. Because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic no family and friends were able to attend but the department live streamed the event. Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkin says during this unprecedented time these…

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