Author: Rob Dew

SC once again over 1,000 new COVID cases

SCDHEC/Twitter Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Friday DHEC announced 1,015 new cases of COVID 19 and 16 additional deaths attributed to the virus. The announcement brings the total number of cases to 103,880, and deaths to 2,106. DHEC officials say of the more than six thousand tests processed Thursday 15% were positive. For a complete look at DHEC’s most recent COVID 19…

Parents charged after child accidentally shoots self

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) Columbia police say a man and a woman are facing charges after a 6 year-old child accidentally shot himself in the leg. Investigators say Krystal Cato and Kartell Kershaw and both charged with unlawful conduct toward a child. Police say it happened August 12th at the couple’s home on Alida St. According to investigators they received a…

Woman charged in Bonner Ave shooting

  Courtesy:CPD Columbia, S.C.  (WOLO)– Columbia police say a woman is charged with murder in a Thursday morning shooting. Investigators say Michaelynn Lewis is charged in connection with the shooting on Bonner Ave. Investigators say 45 year old Tivo Lee was found shot at the scene around 1am Thursday. Ultimately investigators say he died from his injuries. Categories: Local News,…

SCEMD adds mask ordinance map

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has created a map that shows where mask ordinances are in place and where they are not throughout the state. According to the map, South Carolina has 10 counties that have a mask ordinances and 60 municipalities. In the Midlands Orangeburg and Richland are the only counties with ordinances in place. Municipalities…

Benedict College names first woman as campus minister

Burgess will be the first female campus minister in the 150 year history of the college

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Benedict College has named its first female campus minister. Tuesday the college announced Reverend Doctor Lillie A. Burgess to the position. Burgess is the first woman to serve as campus minister in the school’s 150 year history. Benedict College President and CEO, Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis released a brief statement welcoming Burgess to the Tiger family saying,…