Prisma Health opens large-scale COVID-19 vaccine site in Columbia
Prisma Health opened two large-scale COVID-19 vaccination sites Monday. One is in Greenville, and the other is right here in Columbia, near Williams-Brice Stadium.
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No violence or arrests made during “Freedom of Speech” rally outside the State House Sunday
Officials say there was no violence or arrests during a protest at the State House on Sunday. A group of peaceful protesters joined outside the State House for a “Freedom of Speech” rally.
CPD: Man charged with attempted murder after Friday shooting at Finlay Park
The Columbia Police Department says they arrested a man in connection with a shooting that took place Friday at Finlay Park.
UPDATE: Lee County missing teen found safe
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says they are looking for a missing 16-year-old girl.
MLK Food Drive-Thru takes donations today
You can honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by giving to families
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — While this year’s celebration will be virtual due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, you can still help honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy by helping local families in need. The ‘Honor the Dream Food Drive’ is a drive-thru event set for January 18, 2021, happening from 9-am to 3pm. If you plan to drive through you…
Driver identified after fatal crash on Sharon Church Road in Swansea
The Lexington County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal crash on Sharon Church Road in Swansea.
KCSO shuts down rumors of KKK violence
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Rumors circulating around Kershaw County Sunday about KKK activity on Highway 61 in Lugoff ahead of Wednesday’s inauguration, caught the attention of the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office. On their Facebook page, Kershaw County Sheriff Lee Boan says there is absolutely no credible information any such activity has taken place. Sheriff Boan writes, “Your KCSO continues to coordinate with…
“Freedom of Speech” rally takes place at state house amid heightened security
Photo: Elijah Nixon Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Several dozen demonstrators gathered at the state house Sunday afternoon for a “Freedom of Speech” rally. The demonstration took place after SC law enforcement agencies such as the Columbia Police Department and Richland Co. Sheriff’s Department announced increased security at the state house in light of the events that took place at the US Capitol…
4,584 new cases of Covid-19, 76 confirmed deaths in SC Sunday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, DHEC reported 4,584 new coronavirus cases in South Carolina. Another 76 South Carolinians died from the virus. Our state now has a total of 351,887 cases of Covid-19 since the pandemic began, and 5,654 confirmed deaths. According to DHEC, this data is accurate as of Friday, January 15th. Of the 19,584 most recent test results, DHEC says…
Prisma Health set to open two large scale Coronavirus Vaccination Sites
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Monday, Prisma Health says it is set to open two large-scale COVID-19 vaccination sites. The sites, located in Columbia and Greenville, are by appointment only. This comes days after Governor Henry McMaster announced that anyone 70-years-old and up can schedule an appointment to be vaccinated. The Columbia location is at 22 National Guard Road, Columbia, SC 29201,…
