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City of Columbia’s ‘Spooktacular Halloween Party’ canceled
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Coronavirus pandemic has led to the cancellation of an annual popular event this week. There will be no ghosts and goblins at the City of Columbia’s annual Halloween party. City Parks and Recreation officials have canceled this year’s “Spooktactular Halloween Party” to help minimize the spread COVID-19. In addition, no Halloween events will be held at…
City of Columbia Animal Services hosts ‘Pick your Pumpkin Pet’ Event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – It may be time for a new furry friend. The City of Columbia Animal Services is hosting a “Pick your Pumpkin Pet” adoption event. (Courtesy: City of Columbia) Pumpkin pet adoption. You can bring home a new furry member of the family on October 26 – 30 at the Animal Services building on 127 Humane Lane….
Drive-through baby shower for moms-to-be held today
If you are getting ready to have a little one this weekend's event is just for you
Expecting mothers, this one’s just for you! Molina Healthcare is teaming up with Prisma Heath to host a drive-thru baby shower for new and expecting moms. Saturday starting at 11-a.m., the health care system will give out 100 bags filled with baby essentials, including education for prenatal and postnatal care. This event is a free drive-thru, will be held at…
Prisma Health hosting Free COVID-19 testing at Midlands site
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prisma Health is offering a location for free COVID-19 testing this month in the Midlands. You can get tested each Tuesday, Friday and Saturday of October at Columbia Place Mall on Two Notch Road. The hours are 10am-2pm. Organizers say, in order to get in line, you need to drive to the closed Sears Store Automotive entrance….
NAACP Columbia hosting a march to the State House Saturday
The NAACP Columbia branch is hosting a “Together We Stand, Together We Shall Rise” march to the State House this Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
Child sex offenders under Halloween curfew
This statewide curfew only involves individuals whose sex crimes involved children
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) wants to make sure your children are safe as they venture out for sweet treats this Halloween. As an extra layer of security, every year SCDPPPS puts a curfew in place and this year is no exception. Department officials say a curfew will be strictly…
AARP: SC Assisted living facilities coronavirus death rate highest among other states
New study shows SC long term care facilities COVID-19 deaths rate tops other states
Image: AARP Logo Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A nationwide study found that a higher rate of South Carolinians who live in long-term care facilities are dying more than in any other state. According to AARP for every 100 nursing home residents across the country, South Carolina accounts for 5.8 cases of COVID-19, 1.2 deaths related to the virus. The study…
Orangeburg students get ready to begin hybrid learning
This includes middle and high school students who have been learning virtually
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…
Richland Library to hand out free masks at several locations
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland Library is giving out 2,000 face masks. The masks will be handed out curbside, at three Richland County Branches. The pick up will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 2 – 6 p.m., Monday – Saturday. Library officials say the masks will be on a first-come, first-served basis and while supplies…
