Weekend Forecast
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Author: ABC Columbia Staff
DHEC announces 770 new cases, 6 deaths due to COVID-19
As of Saturday June 13, more than 17,955 confirmed cases reported statewide
Columbia,SC (WOLO)—- As of Saturday June 13, ( 3:30pm) the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), released the most recent cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. According to health officials, there have been 770 new reported cases of the virus. This brings the statewide total number of cases here in South Carolina to 17,955, with 6 additional…
Columbia Kroger manager fired after being accused of calling an employee a racial slur
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A grocery store manager in northeast Richland County has been fired for using a racial slur. People gathered outside the Kroger on Killian Road Friday night demanding action from the company. ABC Columbia confirmed with the victim’s mother that a store manager called a her son the “N” word. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department reported things…
Midlands Mugshots for June 11th
Midlands Mugshots for June 11th Categories: mugshots
Sen. Tim Scott on removal of Confederate names, monuments
South Carolina Senator gives his thoughts on growing requests to have Confederate monuments removed
(CNN) — South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, who is currently writing the GOP’s Senate proposal for police reform was asked his opinion on removing Confederate names and monuments. Here’s a look at what he had to say about the issue. Categories: Local News, Politics, State
West Columbia’s Artisan Market makes a comeback
The popular local outdoor shopping experience is returning with safety precautions in place
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — West Columbia’s weekend market is making a comeback. Starting this Saturday, June 13, the city of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market will be open every Saturday, from 9am-1pm. The market will take place at the Interactive Art Park on Meeting Street. Organizers have put some safety precautions in place as the coronavirus pandemic continues. In…
National protests continue as George Floyd’s brother appears on Capitol Hill
Philonise Floyd speaks to lawmakers on Capitol Hill pushing for police reform
(ABC News) — Protests continue here in the Midlands and around the country, with thousands of demonstrators calling for an to end to systemic racism and police brutality. Now government officials across the country are announcing policing reforms in the wake of George Floyd’s death. ABC’s Reena Roy has the story. Categories: National News, Politics
President Trump to give party nomination acceptance speech in Florida, not at RNC in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, NC (WOLO, ABC NEWS) – The Republican National Committee announced it has selected Jacksonville, Florida, to host President Donald Trump’s acceptance speech for the Republican nomination, after a standoff with North Carolina’s Democratic governor over restrictions to safely host a large-scale event in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The business portion of the convention will remain in Charlotte. A GOP source says that…
“AccelerateED” task force discusses how to return to school in the Fall
Educators discuss how to get K-12 classes back in the classroom this Fall
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Educators discussed recommendations that would make it safe for schools to reopen in the fall. Members of the AccelerateED Task Force talked about different schedule models, staggering arrival and dismissal times, limiting capacity on school buses, and directing traffic flow in hallways to promote social distancing. Even though schools have not gotten the official green…
Midlands Mugshots for June 10th
Midlands Mugshots for June 10th Categories: mugshots
