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DHEC: 2,583 new Coronavirus cases and 36 new deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Sunday 2,583 new Coronavirus cases and 36 new deaths. DHEC says there were 11,553 new individual test results reported statewide and the Percent positive was 22.4%. Testing opportunities (scdhec.gov/findatest) Testing opportunities available statewide: 139   Categories: ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News, News Tags: Coronavirus

‘Carolina Lights’ delivers holiday drive thru light show at SC State Fairgrounds

If you're looking for a holiday light show, you can head to the South Carolina State Fairgrounds and you don't have to get out of your car

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you’re looking for a holiday light show, you can head to the South Carolina State Fairgrounds and you don’t have to get out of your car. ‘Carolina Lights’ is a drive-thru holiday light show that features more than 100 led light displays. As you drive through the fairgrounds you can see the 12 days of Christmas,…

DHEC hosting numerous Coronavirus test sites across SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to get a Coronavirus test, State health officials continue to host test sites across South Carolina. SCDHEC/Twitter DHEC reports that testing for COVID-19 is essential because it helps identify people who are infected with the virus, whether or not they have symptoms, so they can isolate themselves and keep those around them from…

DHEC: 2,919 new Coronavirus cases and 16 new deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Saturday, reported 2,919 new cases and 16 new deaths. Health officials say there were 12,767 new individual test results reported statewide and 22.9% percent were positive. Cumulative totals (scdhec.gov/COVID19) Confirmed and probable cases: 250,386/20,151 Confirmed and probable deaths: 4,529/366 Tests performed for South Carolinians: 3,286,655 Testing opportunities (scdhec.gov/findatest) Testing…

Richland Councilwoman indicted on ‘public corruption’ charges faces judge Friday

Dalhi Myers faces a judge Friday for allegedly using tax payer money for personal trips, shopping spree

Richland Co. SC (WOLO) — Outgoing Richland County Councilwoman Dalhi Myers has been indicted by a state Grand Jury on public corruption charges. The state’s case against Myers includes allegations that she used thousands of taxpayer dollars for personal expenses. Myers faced a judge Friday morning. The state has brought forward 24 charges against Dalhi Myers, including Embezzlement, Use of…