OPA! Annual Columbia festival returns to downtown with new look
Those involved with the 34th annual Columbia Greek Festival were ready for a full event. However, they decided to hold just a drive-thru due to a surge in COVID cases.
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Gov. McMaster visits Kershaw County School District, applauds COVID mitigation efforts
Starting the school year in August, Kershaw County School District experienced a spike in COVID cases.
Lexington school district finds way to keep kids learning in the classroom
Lexington Two reinstated a mask mandate. This is something the governor continues to speak against.
Town of Irmo mourns loss of police chaplain after long-fought battle with COVID-19
“Billy was just a magnificent person who touched a lot of people’s lives,” he said. “He’s going to be missed.”
Columbia area residents remember 9/11 tragedy 20 years later
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Everyone seems to remember where they were when they first heard the news of the terrorist attack of September 11th 2001. Even 20 years later, remembering the tragedy is important to many people in the Midlands. “First it was confusion and then just shock,” said South Carolina resident Ron Clamp. Many Americans remember feeling the same….
Midlands mask mandates return due to COVID surge
The cities hope to work with customers and businesses, but refusing to comply could come with a $25 to $100 fine.
South Carolina health officials continue to urge individuals to choose to get vaccinated
Dr. Traxler says the state has seen a slight uptick in vaccination rates compared to the summer months, but says more progress needs to be made.
Lexington schools face unprecedented number of COVID cases in first weeks of fall semester
In just the first week of school, Lexington One School District saw more than 300 COVID cases. This number is more than in any week in the previous school year.
Columbia’s mayor expresses concern after South Carolina Supreme Court ruling
“We can do better,” said Mayor Steve Benjamin. “We must do better. We have to work together.”
ONE-ON-ONE: Richland One superintendent discusses learning progress after concerning state report cards
Despite results that are lower than previous years in English and math, there were areas of improvement shown by Richland One School District.
