Curtis speaks to SC State Fair GM Nancy Smith on free drive-through fair
Curtis Wilson spoke with SC State Fair General Manager Nancy Smith about the fair’s first ever free drive-through event this October.
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SC EMD: Expect tropical storm conditions Monday near coast
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Emergency Management officials are urging coastal residents to take precautions ahead of Isaias. SC EMD says residents should finalize their storm preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias. Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center predict South Carolina’s coast will experience tropical storm conditions beginning late Monday and into Tuesday morning. Forecasters say high winds, rain, flash…
Gov. McMaster, SC EMD monitoring Isaias track amid Pandemic
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Right now South Carolina Emergency Management, and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster are monitoring the path of Isaias. The Governor is urging South Carolinians to be prepared in case the storm changes course and to monitor the track. This includes, preparing a hurricane kit and making sure your phone is charged. This Hurricane season is of course…
Ready to Reopen? Governor McMasters new orders to take effect August 3
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Ready to reopen? On Monday August 3, 2020,South Carolina Governor Henry McMasters new Executive Orders for the pandemic go into effect. Governor McMaster says starting Monday August 3 masks will be required in government offices. The Governor also announced restaurants will not be allowed to exceed 50% capacity, and employees and customers will have to wear masks….
Beat the Heat: Lexington Police Dept. hosting ‘Operation Cool Down’
The Police Department has launched 'Operation Cool Down', which offers a free box style fan to anyone in need
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–The Lexington Police Department wants to make sure everyone is staying cool during these hot summer days. The Police Department has launched ‘Operation Cool Down’, which offers a free box style fan to anyone in need. Operation Cool Down typically assists over 100 individuals or families each year, say organizers. Image provided: Courtesy Lexington Police Department According to…
SC Emergency officials urge coastal residents to review Hurricane plan
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–As Hurricane Isaias churns in the Atlantic, parts of South Carolina could be impacted by the storm. ABC Columbia Ahead of a potential landfall , or brush with the coast, even minimal, South Carolina Emergency officials want you to be prepared. According to SCEMD Director Kim Stenson, “There is still a lot of uncertainty in the forecast. It…
Planet Fitness to require face coverings at all locations
The new requirement will go into effect August 1
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A popular chain of fitness centers is now requiring everyone to wear a mask. Starting next month, Planet Fitness says it will require face covering at all of its locations. As of right now, employees already have to wear masks, but now members who use the facilities also must wear them to workout. The workout facility…
‘Let’s Talk Race’ gives community chance to discuss race relations
Event is being held virtually tonight from 6:30-8:30PM
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Next week the Richland Library will continue to open the conversation with the community about race relations with its Let’s Talk Race ‘ program. Tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 you can join the library online where speakers will address the topic of systemic racism in our state and country. The library says programs like these are…
President of Jordan Brand ‘Nike’, Benedict alumnus to speak for Benedict commencement
This will be the 150th Commencement Convocation for Benedict College, held Saturday August 8
Image Provided by: Benedict College Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Benedict College is gearing up for their 150th commencement celebration, albeit virtual for family and friends because of the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, students will be the only ones able to gather to celebrate as they graduate from an institution of higher learning to real world education. For 2020, graduates will…
Prisma Health hosts additional COVID-19 testing sites
Sites will be held this week in Columbia, Lexington, Maudlin, and Travelers Rest
LEX MED DHEC COVID drive thru testing Columbia, SC (WOLO) — As a part of their continued effort to expand testing throughout the state of South Carolina, Prisma Health in a partnership with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Quality (DHEC) , and state agencies is hosting six additional testing sites to help citizens slow the spread of…
