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DHEC: 1,639 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in SC Saturday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Saturday the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 1,639 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, and 9 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says the total number of confirmed cases is 174,862 and confirmed deaths is 3,756. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. Health officials say the total number of individual test…

Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic cancelled until 2021

The 45th year for this holiday event has been cancelled due to the pandemic

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Like many of the events that people have been waiting for in 2020, the annual Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic Art & Craft Festival is joining the list of events that have been forced to cancel because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Organizers say they would prefer to forgo the long standing event that was initially set to…

UofSC hosts virtual 5K for ‘Friends of Fisher House’

The organization 'Friends of Fisher House' helps raise money for families of veterans

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Lace up your shoes. The University of South Carolina is hosting a virtual 5-K event to help raise money for veterans. The 5-k runs this Friday November 6, 2020 through Sunday November 8, 2020. You can take part in a number of challenges like walking, running or you can ruck. Officials say those participating in the…

In the mood for pizza Brooklyn pie style? Stroll to Gervais Street.

A new locally owned pizza shop open on Gervais Street - The GMC Taste Test

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Opening a locally owned store these days is more of a gamble than ever, and when it comes to restaurants, a business with a large slope to climb, it is especially tough.  Doug Ames, however, decided to double down, and open 2 pizza shops since August.  According to Manager Gene Kolb, Ames’ Brooklyn Express Pizza is…

Tasty Tuesday: Chicken, Rice, Vegetable Quinoa Surprise in the Instant

Tyler Ryan and Mary Ann Keim mix it all up in the Instant Pot for a budget friendly family feeding dinner

  LEXINGTON SC (WOLO) – This week, we decided to build on a classic chicken and rice dinner by using some vegetables and quinoa that I had in the fridge, all prepared in Insty, my Instant Pot.  This meal is super easy, under $20, and makes a ton of food for the whole family.  Here is our take on Chicken…

DHEC: Who should get tested? Tips and Resources on COVID-19

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department and Environmental control wants South Carolina residents to be vigilant in Coronavirus prevention. LEX MED DHEC COVID drive thru testing DHEC says if you are out and about in the community, around others, or not able to socially distance or wear a mask,  they do recommend you get tested at least once a…

Vote 2020: What SC voters need to know heading into Election Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020 and State Election officials want to make sure you have the information you need to cast a vote. Per the South Carolina Election Commission, there are some important deadlines. In Person Absentee Available at county elections offices through 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 2 Dates, times and location of county extension offices vary. Absentee by Mail…

Orangeburg schools begin Hybrid learning Monday

This new phase only impacts Middle, High School students and will not change students working vitrually full-time

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — Starting Monday November 2, middle and high school students will return to face to face instruction with students split into smaller groups for hybrid learning. This is the second nine week grading period for Orangeburg schools and officials say they are ready to transition into a new phase of learning for some students who have been…