COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced its most recent coronavirus data. According to DHEC, there are 393 confirmed new cases and 13 confirmed deaths. This brings South Carolina’s total to 134,884 confirmed cases with 3,040 confirmed deaths. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. DHEC says 4,120 tests…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they arrested a man Friday night who is suspected of robbing three Circle-K stores and one Spinx store in late August and early September. Officials say several cartons of cigarettes were taken during each incident. Authorities say 26-year-old Deaundrey McDonald is charged with three counts of armed robbery, two counts of…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Following the passing of long-time Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday, democrats and republicans have argued over whether to fill her seat before or after the 2020 election. President Trump says he will nominate a replacement soon, while democrats say the process of finding a new justice should wait until after the election. Categories: National…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Lexington County Coroner says they have identified the victim from the crash on the I-20 West Bound overpass on Sunday. According to the coroner, 44-year-old Benjamin Parker of Douglasville, Georgia was driving a tractor trailer along I-20 when he left the right side of the road and struck a bridge pillar. Parker was pronounced dead at…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The runoff election for the Richland County Council District 9 seat will occur on Tuesday. Democrats Jonnieka Farr and Jesica Mackey are running for the seat previously occupied by Councilman Calvin “Chip” Jackson, who died on August 7. The winner of the runoff election is likely to take the seat because no republican has registered to run…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Matt Perron brings you this week’s edition of Monday Movie Musings. This week focuses on ‘Antebellum’ from directors Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: Monday Movie Musing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Coronavirus has led to the cancellation of a popular event. There will be no ghosts and goblins at the City of Columbia’s annual Halloween party. City Parks and Rec. officials have canceled this year’s “Spooktactular Halloween Party” to help miminize the spread COVID-19. In addition, no Halloween events will be held at any city parks. Categories: Local…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Beginning this week, you may be able to give yourself a nasal swab coronavirus test as part of a new federal effort that kicked off in Columbia. The U.S. Surgeon general visited Columbia on Saturday to introduce the new surge testing, which temporarily increases testing in areas where there has been a rise in cases. The tests…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– During a virtual celebration with school and district leaders Friday, the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) surprised Mellichamp Elementary School in Orangeburg County with a $5,000 NIET School of Promise Award. The award recognizes the early success by Mellichamp Elementary in implementing NIET initiatives to improve teaching and learning. Mellichamp, which has the highest poverty…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Friday morning, the Columbia Urban League announced the first ever Black Voter Day. The organization says the purpose of this day is to help black citizens against voter suppression and ensure that their vote counts in the upcoming election. The group says long lines, poll worker shortages and lack of access for disabled voters are all forms…
