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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…

Big brother turned life saver gets a heroes welcome from Hollywood

The 6 year old boy was mauled by a dog while trying to protect his little sister

(CNN) — A six-year-old Colorado boy who saved his younger sister from a dog attack, is adding a sweet reward to his honors. Bridger Walker is recovering after needing more than 90 stitches and surgery on his face after he jumped in front of the dog that was going after his little sister. Now, he’s getting praise from Hollywood stars…

SC Agriculture Dept. urging residents to be on lookout for seeds in the mail

Mystery seeds that are popping up in area mailboxes could are of unknown origin

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Don’t plant those seeds! Some South Carolinians are getting mystery seeds in the mail, that they did not order. State agriculture officials say they are warning anyone not to open the seeds. According to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, they are working with Clemson University’s Regulatory Services division, to investigate after residents reported receiving packages they…

Free drive through Coronavirus screenings across SC: Where to get tested

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus, there are numerous testing sites across South Carolina and they are free. According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, they are working with community partners to set up free mobile testing clinics throughout the coming weeks. DHEC says there are 96 mobile testing events…