ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row)

Looking for activities while at home? The City of Columbia has an online resource

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia has an online resource for those working and learning from home. Plus, the site is also offering ways to keep seniors informed. The city is operating http://www.columbiasharenet.org/ The website provides resources for children adults, and seniors. It includes games, and tours of famous places here in the Midlands and across the country. It also…

DHEC: 113 new cases in SC, two new deaths from Coronavirus

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday,  announced 113 new cases of the novel coronavirus, including two additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 3,319, and those who have died to 82. Health officials say, one death occurred in an elderly…

DHEC: Eight new deaths related to Coronavirus , 144 new cases in SC

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Saturday, announced 144 new cases of the coronavirus, including eight additional deaths.   DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 3,207, and those who have died to 80. According to officials, the additional deaths occurred in five…

Take out, delivery? Check out our ‘We’re Open’ section

A working list of local restaurants with take out, delivery, or curbside

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– With all South Carolina restaurants and bars closed for dine-in during the coronavirus pandemic, many restaurants are operating on a to-go only model. So how do you know where to order take out from? To help you out, we here at ABC Columbia have added a “We’re Open” link on our web site. https://www.abccolumbia.com/were-open-find-local-businesses/ In this link you…

Dangers of substance use disorder continue, despite COVID-19 crisis

Despite the pandemic, the opioid crisis is still going on. People battling a substance use disorder still need to receive treatment and recovery services.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Despite the pandemic, the opioid crisis is still going on. People battling a substance use disorder still need to receive treatment and recovery services. “We have a lot going on right now, we have a lot to worry about. But I think we absolutely cannot forget about substance use disorders, alcohol use particularly,” said Sara Goldsby,…

DHEC: 241 new cases of coronavirus, four additional deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Thursday, announced 241 new cases of the coronavirus in South Carolina. DHEC also announced four additional deaths related to COVID-19. According to DHEC, this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 2,792, and those who have died to 67. Health officials…

DHEC: 12 additional deaths related to coronavirus, 139 new cases in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Wednesday, announced 12 additional deaths related to Coronavirus. DHEC also announced 139 new cases of the novel coronavirus,  bringing the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 2,552, and those who have died to 63. Health officials say the additional deaths occurred in 10…

Local Church distributes masks to area Hospitals, departments in need

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Area churches are joining the effort to help the health care workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak. Among those, GraceLife Church on Clemson Road. The church distributed surgical and N-95 masks to places like area hospitals, Tuesday. The church’s pastor says it is all about being part of a community. The Church says Providence…

DHEC: three additional deaths related to coronavirus, 187 new cases in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Tuesday, announced 187 new cases of the coronavirus, including three additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 2,417, and those who have died to 51. Health officials say the additional deaths occurred in patients who…