City of Columbia hosting distribution sites for free masks today
The City of Columbia will continue to distribute free masks Wednesday and Friday of this week amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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City of Columbia handing out free masks this week at several locations
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia will continue to distribute free masks this week City officials say you can get a mask at the Busby Street Community Center and Hampton Park Neighborhood Center from 9AM-Noon on Wednesday and Friday. You can also pick a mask up at the Edisto Neighborhood Center and Earlewood Community Center from 1pm-4pm. The city is…
Theaters are closed but our Matt Perron still has a Movie Review
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– For many of us, going to the movies is a Summer past time, and right now theaters are closed. But streaming, you can still see new films. Our Matt Perron checked one out for this movie review. Here’s his take. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: Movie Review
Local Experts speak out on Pandemic Precautions for the 4th
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The 4th of July holiday is looking different this year, as we celebrate during a pandemic. Many cities and towns have cancelled parades or festivities in order to limit large group gatherings. People may still be planning to head to a beach or lake, but they need to be very aware of social distancing and wearing a…
City Parks delay phase 4 of re-opening plan, includes Drew Wellness Center
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You will have to wait a little longer to enjoy some tennis or golf at the City of Columbia’s parks. The City’s Parks and Recreation department announced a delay for phase 4 of the re-opening plan. Due to a significant increase in the number of covid-19 cases, officials say a new reopening date for phase 4 has…
Cops called on children playing football, and police get a touchdown for their response
The person who complained that children were playing football in their neighborhood probably didn't expect this outcome
(CNN)— Ohio police were called to a neighborhood street after someone complained about children playing football there. But what happened next probably wasn’t exactly what the caller or the kids anticipated. Jim Nelson has the details. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, National News
Soda City Market reopens with new measures amid Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)_- You can once again take a stroll through the Soda City Market. The popular event in Downtown Columbia, on Saturday mornings, returned for the first time this weekend, since the pandemic. The Soda City market re-opened on Main Street. Of course, new measures were implemented, the event included social distancing, new spacing of vendors and masks. Organizers…
Richland Library expands limited services to several pick up windows
All Customers Can Request, Pick up and Return Materials at certain pick up windows
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Good news for book lovers. While the Richland Library locations remain closed, the library says it will begin allowing customers to pick up items, they had on hold, at several library pick up windows. Customers can also request new materials over the phone and online. Now you can get hold or request items from 3pm – 6…
City of Columbia to offer free masks at area locations
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Now that the City of Columbia is requiring masks, city officials are giving out free face coverings. The City says it will offer free masks to citizens at several locations, while supplies last. According to officials, they will hand out two masks per person or five masks per family. Masks will be distributed on a first-come, first-served…
Columbia offers free protective masks
masks will be distributed while supplies last
Columbia,SC (WOLO) — The City of Columbia is offering residents free masks to protect against COVID-19. The masks will be given out at various locations around the city as long as supplies last. Masks will be given to anyone deem to be high risk in accordance with CDC guidelines and those in vulnerable populations that live within Columbia city limits….
