Columbia, SC ( WOLO) —- The official start of summer is just days away, and many of you are itching to get outside to take in a little fresh air and sun. Or simply just to get out of the house. To help, the City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department has announced plans to re-open their parks and amenities…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you are looking for free COVID 19 testing, without an appointment, Prisma Health has several mobile sites. Prisma Health is hosting a free Coronavirus test Thursday, June 18 at Memorial Stadium, located on South Holly street in Columbia from 10am-2pm. Officials are also hosting a drive thru site on Friday, June 19 and Saturday June 20 from…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking for a resource in the City of Columbia for Coronavirus information, you can check out the city’s new webpage dedicated to information on COVID-19. According to city officials, they’re launching the new ‘microsite’ due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases. City officials say the dedicated special microsite will have COVID-19 related information…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus, DHEC is hosting numerous mobile testing sites. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is hosting free mobile sites across the state. According to DHEC, there are 93 mobile testing events scheduled through July 17 with new testing events added regularly. Find a mobile testing clinic…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — West Columbia’s weekend market is making a comeback. Starting this Saturday, June 13, the city of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market will be open every Saturday, from 9am-1pm. The market will take place at the Interactive Art Park on Meeting Street. Organizers have put some safety precautions in place as the coronavirus pandemic continues. In…
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (ABC/WPDE) – Even as COVID-19 cases rise in record numbers in South Carolina, many along the Grand Strand say they aren’t taking the virus as seriously anymore. Meredith Matson, a psychology professor at Horry-Georgetown Technical College, said there are two main reasons why people are getting tired of taking precautions: confirmation bias and compassion fatigue. Matson said…
Image: The Washington Street United Methodist Church Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Last week Epworth Children’s Home caught fire destroying the maintenance shed. Columbia fire officials say the fire was electrical in nature. Damage to the facility resulted in the loss of much needed daily supplies. (Courtesy: CFD/Twitter) No one hurt at Epworth’s Children’s Home. The Washington Street United Methodist Church…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Wear a mask and continue to social distance, that’s the message from South Carolina Public Health officials. On Tuesday, DHEC, along with the S.C. Hospital Association , S.C. Medical Association and S.C. Office of Rural Health issued the following joint statement: “DHEC, SCHA, SCMA and SCORH have come together to strongly urge all South Carolinians to actively help…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Election Day is rapidly approaching and the South Carolina Election Commission wants to make sure voters don’t have to leave anything up to chance when it comes to knowing your options. Below is a complete list provided by SCElections Commission to answer possible questions you may have before you get to the polls Tuesday June 9….
Image: RAM Foundation Logo Columbia,SC (WOLO) — The 2020 school year ended abruptly due to the pandemic and while they prepare for the next school year, why not allow children to keep their minds enriched with a visual art camp. The Ram Foundation is offering a free Virtual Arts Enrichment Program! For all children ages 4 to 13 years of…
