BATESBURG-LEESVILLE MAYOR: Lancer Shull speaks on hopes for new term after reelection
With additional COVID funding coming from the state and many locally owned small businesses, Mayor Shull says the future is bright for Batesburg-Leesville.
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Richland coroner identifies victim killed in an apartment complex shooting
Authorities say the shooting place Tuesday around 5 in the evening
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Coroner has identified the victim of a deadly shooting that took place at an apartment complex in Columbia. Around 5 p.m. Tuesday, deputies say they were called to an apartment complex on National Guard Road for reports of a shooting. Once on the scene, authorities say they discovered a 25-year-old man suffering from gunshot…
Local Living: A look at events across the Midlands
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Here’s your Look at Local Living. You can walk for a cause this weekend. The Hardy Handz Foundation will host their ‘Purple Warrior walk for Epilepsy’ Saturday at 9 am. Registration is $25 and you also have the option to pledge a donation for every mile you plan to walk. For more information, click here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/purple-warrior-walk-for-epilepsy-tickets-181419790477 Building Better…
Governor McMaster issues Executive Order barring SC cabinet agencies from enforcing vaccine mandate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A new Federal mandate will require nearly 100 million workers across the Country to get the COVID-19 vaccine by January, 4 2022. If businesses do not comply with either getting all employees vaccinated or undergoing regular testing, they could face thousands of dollars in fines from the Federal Government. “We have been stunned at the overreach of…
“This is Garbage” says SC Attorney General on Federal Vaccine Mandate
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– In a statement released by the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office, SC Attorney General Alan Wilson reacted to the OSHA vaccine mandate. “This is garbage and it’s unconstitutional so we will be fighting it. OSHA does not have the authority for this kind of mandate,” Attorney General Wilson said. Wilson went on to say that South Carolina…
McMaster: Unemployment Insurance Tax rates will decrease or remain same for state’s employers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– At the State House Thursday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced that businesses in the state would either see a decrease, or the same unemployment insurance tax rate next year. This after the State General Assembly invested Federal Cares Act funding into the state’s unemployment insurance trust fund last year, essentially allowing South Carolina to avoid federal…
Lexington Medical Center offering COVID-19 vaccine for Children 5 to 11
Vaccination clinic located at Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–Lexington Medical Center is now administering the COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5 to 11. According to Lexington Medical Center, the vaccinations are taking place at its vaccination clinic located at Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia. Lexington Medical Center says the dosage for the 5 to 11 age group is one-third of the adult dose. Two…
DHEC: 727 new Coronavirus cases and 34 new deaths
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Here are the latest COVID-19 numbers, for South Carolina, for Thursday. DHEC reported 727 new cases of Coronavirus and 34 new deaths. Health officials say at least 62% of eligible South Carolinians have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while 55% are fully vaccinated. Categories: Local News Tags: SC DHEC
Four White Knoll High students expelled over video reenacting George Floyd’s death
Lexington District One says 4 White Knoll High School students are expelled after posting a video reenacting the murder of George Floyd.
Police arrest suspect accused in shooting near Lake Carolina
Authorities say a suspect was taken into custody after K-9 officers were able to locate him
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — Richland County deputies have arrested a man accused in a shooting authorities say took place Wednesday afternoon in Northeast Columbia. According to authorities, around 1:45 in the afternoon deputies responded to a call for shots fired in the 300 block of Long Pointe Lane near Lake Carolina. Once deputies arrived they tell ABC Columbia News…
