COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Wednesday, DHEC reported 2,997 new cases of COVID-19 and 25 new deaths. Health officials say that brings the state’s total number of cases in South Carolina to 776,342. The total number of deaths from COVID-19 in our state is just under 11,000. DHEC is urging anyone who is eligible to get vaccinated. You can find a location…
Sam JohnsonSource: @SamPJohnson – Twitter Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Mayor Steve Benjamin says he is endorsing his former assistant as his replacement. Wednesday morning Mayor Benjamin announced his support for Mayoral Candidate Sam Johnson. Benjamin says he sees a lot of overlap between Johnson’s ideas and and things he has pursued over the past several years. Johnson previously served as Benjamin’s…
ABC Columbia image COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Prices at the pump are down in the Midlands. According to GasBuddy, prices have dropped 3.2 cents per gallon over the last week. Drivers in Columbia are paying an average of $2.75 a gallon. The national average for gasoline has also fallen, down 2.2 cents per gallon, says Gasbuddy. The National average stands at $3.12…
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)–The City of Cayce has issued an emergency mask mandate. At Tuesday evening’s city council meeting council members unanimously adopted an emergency face covering ordinance. Officials say the mandate was put in place after Lexington Medical Center sent a letter to the city saying its ability to provide the best health care services was in peril due to…
“We can do better,” said Mayor Steve Benjamin. “We must do better. We have to work together.”
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday, DHEC reported 3,757 new cases of COVID-19 and 28 new deaths. According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control there were 3,453 confirmed cases and 304 probable cases of Coronavirus. DHEC is urging everyone who is eligible to get the vaccine. DHEC is hosting numerous vaccination clinics across the state. For more information…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Coroner has identified a teenager that was shot and killed in Columbia over the weekend. Family, friends and a school district are mourning the loss. The Richland County Coroner has identified the victim as 16 year old Josiah T.J. Sanders. Police say Sanders was shot and killed at a home on McQeen Street Sunday…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Here’s your look at Local Living. Eudora Farms is holding a twilight ride through the safari next weekend. On Saturday September 18 you can take a sunset drive through the Safari from 6:30 to 7:30pm. There is a free concert by ‘One Stop Shop’ at 8pm. Car admission is $30 but if you are not doing the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina National Guard and the State Guard are marking the 20th anniversary of September 11th. Tuesday, Guard Members from the South Carolina National Guard and the State Guard, gathered to commemorate the attacks. They also highlighted the support roles they’ve played over the past 20 years. Guard officials say it’s important to always remember those…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Students in Clarendon School District Two will be virtual starting Tuesday, September 7. According to the District, students will be virtual September 7-10. In a letter to parents, the Superintendent said the remote learning is out of an abundance of caution. According to officials, teachers will report to the building. The district says they will provide more…
