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An app to protect you from COVID-19 out next month

A new app will help you track where you've been and who may be infected in that area

(CNN) — It seems there really is an app for everything! One of the latest, includes an app that can protect you from contracting covid-19. Leaders at the Medical University of South Carolina say they’ve developed it… The app tracks where you go, and while using bluetooth can help identify the locations you’ve been in and if you happened to…

Richland Two to hold graduation ceremonies at Harry Parone Stadium

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Class of 2020 in the Richland Two School District will be able to attend Graduation, with some modifications. According to District Officials, they will hold graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020 on June 1-5 at Harry Parone Stadium, located on the campus of Spring Valley High School at 120 Sparkleberry Lane. District officials say social…

Delivery drivers hailed ‘Angels of Kindness’

During the pandemic, and many inside some of the only people they see are making a difference

(ABC News) — During the global pandemic, many people have been inside of their homes for months and in many cases don’t have any interaction with anyone, except for the people who make deliveries to their homes. For some their visits help bring just a little bit of normalcy back to their lives, and sometimes the delivery drivers go above…

Congratulations to the Class of 2020- submit your photos!

Submit a picture of your local senior to our website

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s time to Celebrate! We want to send a big congratulations to all the Seniors out there! And since many will be missing out on some very important experiences this year, ABC Columbia and Columbia College want to help celebrate the Class of 2020! We’d love to celebrate your local Senior. Just submit a picture of your…

Hands in prayer: SC honors ‘National Day of Prayer’ at State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Thursday is the ‘National Day of Prayer’. At a time when we are all struggling to deal with the Coronavirus, Thursday was certainly a day for many in the Midlands to lift hands up in prayer. At the South Carolina State House people gathered to bow their heads and observe the day.   South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster…

Lexington Richland District Five plans in-person, outdoor graduation ceremonies

Image courtesy Lex Rich 5 COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Class of 2020 in Lexington Richland School District Five will get a graduation ceremony. According to the District, they will hold in-person, outdoor graduation ceremonies in early June, implementing social distancing and other health measures for graduates and their guests. District officials say the graduations will be held at the district’s three high…

COVID-19 patient heads home after nearly two month hospital stay

COVID 19 patient is celebrated after being hospitalized for nearly 8 weeks

Image Prisma Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Wednesday, The Prisma Health-Midlands staff celebrated the release of one of their coronavirus patients whose been hospitalized for nearly 8 weeks. Robert “Bob” Barnwell was greeted by family ready to take him home after his battle with COVID-19. Prisma Hospital staff members gathered inside and outside of the facility to see Bob off and…

Celebrate the Class of 2020- send us your photos

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s time to Celebrate! We want to send a big congratulations to all the Seniors out there! And since many will be missing out on some very important experiences this year, ABC Columbia and Columbia College want to help celebrate the Class of 2020! We’d love to celebrate your local Senior. Just submit a picture of your…

DHEC plans to test residents and staff at every nursing home in SC for COVID-19

DHEC says testing will also take place in under resourced minority and rural areas, urban areas and more

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State health officials say they have a plan to extend testing for the coronavirus in the state.   Wednesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced it will test residents and staff members at every nursing home in the state for COVID-19. Health official say the extensive testing plan is part of DHEC’s ongoing…

Midlands Gives sets new record high on ‘Giving Tuesday’

Tuesday's annual fundraiser surpasses $3 million dollars in donations

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina has done it again! Midlands Gives ends their annual fundraiser topping last year’s tally of more than $2.2 million dollars in donations. This year, philanthropists throughout the Midlands helped the charity event raise $3,116,904.00 a new record high. Tuesday was the fifth annual ‘Midlands Gives’ event where more than 22 thousand donations came in…