White House assessing if Monkey Pox is ‘public health emergency’
The white house is assessing whether or not to declare monkey pox a “public health emergency” after the World Health Organization did just that this weekend.
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BA5 Omicron Variant spreading more rapidly
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The newest omicron variant BA5 is causing a surge in cases. Prisma Health is warning people in the Midlands to take the necessary precautions to protect their health. Doctor Helmut Albrecht with Prisma Health says Omicron variant BA5 spreads incredibly fast and it’s impacting those who are fully vaccinated. “It’s probably the worst virus we’ve seen…
FENTANYL CRISIS: Columbia officials warn of deadly opioid, advise on how to combat overdoses
Fentanyl is prescribed in anesthesia or pain management but in much lower doses than the fentanyl-laced pills on the streets.
Local Living: Teacher recruitment fair, plus Guardians of the Night K9 5K
Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health
Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at Local Living, grab the resumes. Richland School District Two is hosting a Recruitment Fair Tuesday, July 26th. It will take place at the Richland Two Institute of Innovation on Fashion Drive from 9am-12pm. No registration is required. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department…
Richland Co. Fire Marshal: Sunday morning fire that claimed life was intentionally set
early morning fire, Sunday, on Sands Street intentionally set says Fire Marshal
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Fire Marshal’s Office says it has determined that an early morning fire, Sunday, on Sands Street that took the life of one person, was intentionally set. According to investigators, they determined the fire started on the front exterior of the residence. The case has been turned over to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department….
GG Jackson staying home, signs with Gamecocks Monday
Consensus five-star prospect Gregory “GG” Jackson has signed a national letter of intent to join South Carolina’s 2022 recruiting class.
ON THE ROAD: NoMa neighborhood houses of Columbia’s hidden gems
On Friday evenings from 6 to 9, the warehouse hosts The NoMa Flea.
COMET bus off road, down embankment
COMET Bus off of the roadway and down an embankment
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police are investigating what caused a COMET Bus to go off the road and into an embankment. Columbia Fire officials say it happened on Colonial Drive and Surrey Street around 9am Monday. 10 people, including the bus driver were transported to the hospital, say officials. No word yet on the extent of their injuries. Columbia Police…
RCSD: Shots fired at vehicle of Forest Acres Police Officer
Forest Acres Police and Richland County Deputies are investigating
ABC Columbia News (FILE) FOREST ACRES, SC (WOLO)–A Forest Acres Police Officer was not injured, after police say shots were fired at the patrol car Monday morning. According to Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies, around 1:30 am, the officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle in a neighborhood off Decker Boulevard. Deputies say, as the officer followed…
Richland County Coroner identifies victim in early morning fire
Fatal early morning fire off Sands Street
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Coroner is releasing the name of the victim of an early morning fire in Columbia. Coroner Naida Rutherford identified the victim as Willie L. Kelly, 67, of Columbia, SC. According to Columbia Fire, firefighters responded to Sands Street around 4:30am Sunday, where they tell us they started to extinguish the fire and made…
