COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Tuesday, the South Carolina Senate passed changes to the budget which would give a small pay raise to teachers. The budget changes also approve giving hazard pay to state employees who have had to work during the pandemic. The budget changes now head to the House of Representatives for approval. Categories: Local News, State Tags: Budget,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Wednesday, Prisma Health announced that their drive-thru coronavirus test sites are being temporarily closed due to the heavy rains expected to come through the area over the coming days. The test sites will be closed through Friday. Categories: Local News Tags: Coronavirus, testing
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — There’s a new park in Camden that will give kayaks and canoes access to water, while allowing nature to flourish. Officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Camden Riverfront Environmental Park, marking the completion of the first part of a project which has been ongoing for about eight years. “The project evolved out of a rectangular,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging owners and operators of reservoirs to check their dams and safely lower water levels in preparation for the effects of Tropical Storm Sally. DHEC says they will utilize an emergency notification for dam operators as necessary. Categories: Local News Tags: reservoir, SC DHEC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Wednesday afternoon, Governor Henry McMaster signed the COVID-19 Absentee Voting Bill which allows all South Carolinians to vote by absentee ballot for the upcoming election. This comes a day after the South Carolina House of Representatives voted to pass the bill. After debate both sides of the General Assembly passed the COVID-19 Absentee voting bill. It allows…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– With Tropical Storm Sally starting to affect the Midlands, emergency officials encourage citizens to prepare for flooded conditions. The National Weather Service predicts that the Midlands could see four to six inches of rain, and has issued a flash flood watch for most of the state. The City of Columbia is putting up barricades so drivers avoid…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– DMA Holdings Inc., an auto parts manufacturer, announced that they are expanding operations in Marion County by constructing a new manufacturing and distribution center, their second facility in the county. DMA plans to invest $3.9 million on the project and create 25 new jobs. “We are proud to continue our partnership with Marion County as we expand…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Wednesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 489 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 28 new confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 131,428 with 2,968 confirmed deaths. Officials say the percent positive tests was 13.5%. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Volunteers from the South Carolina Red Cross are doing their part to help in the response to both Hurricane Sally and the wildfires on the West Coast. The Red Cross says they currently have 36 volunteers from the Palmetto State on the Gulf Coast and West Coast providing aid. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: American Red…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Custom plastics manufacturer ClickFold Plastics announced plans to establish operations in Lancaster County, creating 21 new jobs. ClickFold is investing $1.5 million in this operation. According to officials, the new facility will be located at Bailes Ridge Corporate Park in Indian Land and contains 15,000 square feet of manufacturing space. The facility is expected to be online…
