Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– South Carolina’s unemployment rate continues to spike as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Department of Employment and Workforce, April’s unemployment rate for South Carolina was 12.1%. A steep incline from March’s 3.2%. According to a department spokesperson, this is the highest rate and the largest over-the-month increase in the history of the data…
Source: OCSO Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)– Orangeburg Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says three men awaiting trial for murder tried to escape from jail. Deputies say Curtis Green, 22, is charged with escape while Leroy Bowers, 36, and Steve Rolley, 22, are charged with assisting Green. Investigators say on Saturday the three tried to escape by digging through a wall. In addition, deputies…
Photo: Matt Perron Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– A somber occasion Thursday morning in Richland Co. Coroner Gary Watts held a funeral for 24 unclaimed people. The burial took place at the Richland County Cemetery which is the final resting place for those who are unclaimed or whose families cannot afford a burial. Coroner Watts says the cemetery, located on Old…
Source: GoFundMe.com St. Matthews, S.C. (WOLO)–A GoFundMe account has been set up in memory of a Calhoun Co. woman and her two daughters. Calhoun Co. deputies say Shanta Singleton and daughters Essence and Trevay were killed last Sunday in an incident of domestic violence. According to family members the funds raised will go to Singleton’s two surviving daughters. If you…
Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO)– They’re turning the corner in the fight against COVID-19 at Fort Jackson. According to a base spokesperson, Fort Jackson has more people that have recovered from the virus than those still coping with it. In addition, the base says the first two soldiers diagnosed on base graduated from basic training on may 14th. Recently the base…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–There is a new program in place to help South Carolinians struggling to pay the rent during the pandemic. SC Thrive, a non-profit that helps those in need in our state gain access to resources, announced a rental assistance program in coordination with the state housing department. There are several criteria applicants must meet: Applicants must be South…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The number of initial unemployment claims in South Carolina continues to fall. This morning the Department of Employment and Workforce announced for the week of May 10th through the 16th more than 29,000 people filed for unemployment. That is a decrease of more than 3,000 from the previous week. Over the past nine weeks, a department spokesperson says…
FILE photo, European Centre For Disease Prevention And Control via DDP via /ZUMA Press, FILE Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– DHEC released the latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in South Carolina. According to the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), as of Wednesday May 20, there are 125 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, while 8 new deaths have been reported…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–With the governor’s announcement that tourist attractions in the state can once again open to the public Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens has announced its return date. A spokesperson says the zoo will reopen to guests on Saturday, May 23rd. “We’ve been diligently preparing for the Zoo’s reopening for several weeks and look forward to welcoming our members and…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — More restrictions lifted in South Carolina. Wednesday afternoon governor henry mcmaster announced that the state is scaling back restrictions on certain athletic facilities and tourist attractions. The athletic facilities include places like baseball fields, parks, and playgrounds. Those restrictions will be lifted May 30th with competitive play resuming on June 15th. Tourist attractions like Riverbanks Zoo…
