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Day of peaceful protest erupts into violence in City of Columbia

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– A day of peaceful protests, including a walk to the South Carolina State House, ended as violence erupted Saturday in Columbia. The peaceful protest began Saturday morning at about 11 a.m., with a march to the State House. Speakers took the stage, as thousands listened. People came to show support in wanting justice for George Floyd’s death,…

Free COVID -19 testing site June 2 hosted by Lexington Medical Center and DHEC

(LEXINGTON, SC ) –If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus, some Midlands health officials are hosting a free event.  Lexington Medical Center is partnering with DHEC to host free COVID-19 testing at White Knoll High School in Lexington County on Tuesday, June 2 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Hospital officials say the testing is open to everyone…

Prisma Health hosts Coronavirus Community Testing sites this weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Those looking to get tested for Coronavirus have a chance this weekend at some community sites across the state. Prisma Health is hosting the free testing,  in partnership with DHEC.   PER PRISMA HEALTH Testing at the sites will be provided from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Harbison West Elementary School, 257 Crossbow Drive, Columbia…

DHEC: 331 new cases of Coronavirus, 13 additional deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Friday, recorded it’s highest number of cases. DHEC announced 331 new cases of the coronavirus and 13 additional deaths. Health officials say this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 11,131 and those who have died to 483. DHEC says…

DHEC: 4 additional deaths, 156 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Thursday, announced 156 new cases of the coronavirus and 4 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 10,788 and those who have died to 470. ABC Columbia image Health officials say the deaths occurred in 4…

American Red Cross issues urgent need for Blood

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– The Red Cross is asking you to roll up your sleeve to help save a life.   Today the American Red Cross announced it has an urgent need for blood donations. Red Cross officials say the donations are needed to prevent a blood shortage as hospitals resume surgical procedures and patient treatments temporarily paused due to COVID-19….