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City of Columbia’s ‘Spooktacular Halloween Party’ canceled

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Coronavirus pandemic has led to the cancellation of an annual popular event this week. There will be no ghosts and goblins at the City of Columbia’s annual Halloween party. City Parks and Recreation officials have canceled this year’s “Spooktactular Halloween Party” to help minimize the spread COVID-19. In addition, no Halloween events will be held at…

New Coronavirus cases in SC up Sunday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Sunday DHEC reported 1,281 new confirmed cases of  coronavirus and 7 additional confirmed deaths. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 163,143, and confirmed deaths to 3,567. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. DHEC says as of Saturday,  a total of 1,880,529 tests have been conducted in…

DHEC: 628 new cases of Coronavirus and 14 additional deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Saturday 628 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 14 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 161,836 and confirmed deaths to 3,560. Health officials say the total number of individual test results reported to DHEC yesterday statewide was 5,727 and the…

Local Law enforcement, Columbia Mayor prepped for voter safety

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — As thousands of voters line up to make their voices heard leading to the general election November 3, agencies in both Columbia and Richland County promised voters they will do their part to make sure everyone’s vote is protected from intimidation. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said at a press conference Monday afternoon there are no…