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COMET bus system implements changes to ward off coronavirus

With the number of people becoming infected with the coronavirus growing , one bus company ismake adjustments to reduce the risk.

Image: The COMET /ABC FILE Columbia, SC (WOLO)- The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is taking precautionary  measures to prevent the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from affecting our passengers. Below is a list of the changes the transit system has put into effect immediately: Hand sanitizers are installed on all 83 vehicles. Signs are inside all restrooms encouraging people…

Local Living: Elmo, Big Bird and more at Colonial Life Arena ‘Sesame Street Live!

Sesame Street Live! Make your Magic at Colonial Life Arena

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at Local Living, we are headed to Sesame Street. Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic is at the Colonial Life Arena for two shows. The first show takes place Tuesday at 5:30pm. But if you missed the first show, there is a second show. The second show is Wednesday, March 11 at 10:30 am….

City of Columbia passes emergency ordinance for Council Meetings amid Coronavirus

City Council unanimously passed an emergency ordinance to suspend normal operating procedures of City Council Meetings

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia’s City Council does not want people to come to council meetings because of Coronavirus fears. During a work session Tuesday, Council unanimously passed an ‘ordinance’ in which only the Mayor and three members attend meetings while the others participate via teleconference. Leaders are also urging citizens wanting to attend, to instead, watch the live stream of the…

‘Jeopardy’, ‘Wheel of Fortune’ make adjustments amid Coronavirus

Two popular ABC game shows make adjustments to upcoming shows in response to COVID-19

Images: Getty Images/ABC LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune” will tape without studio audiences in response to the ongoing virus outbreak. A person close to the shows tells The Associated Press Monday that the move is being taken out of an abundance of caution given the spread of the new coronavirus in numerous communities in the United…

Columbia to consider suspending council meetings over coronavirus

As Covid-19 continues to spread, Columbia City Council members plan to propose plans that suspend meetings

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — With growing concerns over the Coronavirus, and with health officials urging people to limit intimate contact to reduce the risk of spreading the disease, City leaders are considering suspending the normal operating procedures of their City Council meetings. Tuesday March 10th, at 2pm during their work session, Council members will discuss the move that would keep…

Local Living: Sesame Street Live in Columbia for two shows

In our look at 'Local Living' we're headed on down to Sesame Street

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at ‘Local Living’ we’re headed on down to Sesame Street. Sesame Street Live! Make your Magic will be in Columbia this week at Colonial Life Arena. There will be two shows, one Tuesday, March 10 at 5:30 pm and a second show Wednesday, March 11 at 10:30 am. The live stage show features Elmo,…

Spring Craft Show blooms at Fairgrounds: Local Living

Annual Craftsmen’s Spring Classic underway at State Fairgrounds this weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at ‘Local Living’ Spring has sprung, at least at the State Fairgrounds. Underway this weekend, the annual Craftsmen’s Spring Classic. The craft show will take place in both the Cantey and Goodman buildings. The show features southern artisans with work ranging from pottery and woodwork to ornaments and handmade jewelry. If you’d like to…