Photo courtesy: NWS Columbia Orangeburg, Co., S.C. (WOLO)– The Orangeburg Co. Coroner’s Office tells ABC Columbia News two people died as a result of a tornado that ripped through the Neeses area early this morning. Coroner Samuetta Marshall says Gerald Lee Chavis, 63, and Doris Hoover Chavis, 68, both died after suffering blunt force trauma when their home was lifted…
Severe storms overnight have caused multiple power outages in South Carolina, with over 249,000 being reported before 8 a.m.
Columbia, S.C., (WOLO)– Locally owned businesses and restaurants are giving back to those on the front line in the fight against COVID 19. The Village Love initiative allows the businesses to provide meals and care baskets to health care workers. The first packages were dropped off Friday at Prisma Health. In the first week the program raised over 200 meals…
DHEC Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Friday the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 274 additional cases of COVID 19 in South Carolina as well as five additional deaths. The new cases bring the state total to 3,065 and the number of deaths to 72. According to DHEC, the additional deaths occurred in three middle-aged individuals with underlying health conditions who…
CPD Crime Scene Graphic Courtesy Columbia Police Twitter Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook says he has asked sled to investigate a shooting involving one of his officers. Police say around 6pm Wednesday evening an officer responded to a report of car break-ins on Monticello Rd. While he was patrolling the area the officer asked to speak with…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — As blood drives across the nation have been cancelled due to concerns of further spreading the coronavirus, health officials here in Columbia stepped up to do their part. Tuesday the Columbia veterans affairs health care system held an emergency blood drive at The Dorn VA Medical Center as the demand for blood donations grow dire. Organizers…
Courtesy: ASG Detention Center Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland Co. deputies say two men are charged with murder after two bodies were found inside a burning car. Investigators say Joshua Ellison and Willie Singleton were arrested last week after the bodies of Janio Lopes and Rachel Ravenell were found on the side of the road in Sumter. SLED investigators later determined…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Students will not return to South Carolina classrooms until at least the end of April. Tuesday Governor Henry McMaster and State Superintendent Molly Spearman released a joint statement. It reads in part, “Our dedicated teachers and school administrators have done a tremendous job in making it possible for our students to learn at home. We understand that the…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– City officials say they are extremely concerned about the impact of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic on small businesses. The Office of Business Opportunities is offering this survey, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/COVID-19COCbizsurvey , to determine the best way the City of Columbia can assist small business owners. The survey will be open until Friday, March 27th. For questions regarding…
City of Columbia Council meeting Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The Columbia City Council passed an emergency economic relief package it says will help businesses and residents survive the pandemic. According to Mayor Steve Benjamin the “Resilient Columbia” stimulus package will fortify small businesses, non profits and first responders. According to the mayor the relief will provide law enforcement and first responders with…
