Two dead after collision involving a motorcycle on SC Hwy 261 Saturday
On Saturday, South Carolina Highway Patrol says two people were killed after a vehicle hit a motorcycle in Sumter County. It happened after 11:30 a.m. on SC-261 and Cle-Nic Lane.
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DHEC hosting nearly 300 Coronavirus test sites across SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has set up more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across the state. LEX MED DHEC COVID drive thru testing 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…
A look at how the first doses of the Coronavirus Vaccine could be distributed in SC
The FDA says South Carolina can receive as many as 300,000 doses by the end of the year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –As the first round of vaccines are shipped across the United States Sunday, state and local health officials are preparing for the arrival and the distribution. The FDA says South Carolina could receive as many as 300,000 doses by the end of the year. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster reminds South Carolinians that this is not a…
DHEC: 2,924 new cases of Coronavirus and 44 new deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Sunday 2,924 new cases of Coronavirus and 44 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the number of confirmed cases statewide to 234,392 and confirmed deaths to 4,387. Health officials say there were 13,749 new individual test results reported statewide and the Percent positive was 21.3%. DHEC encourages…
Salvation Army Red Kettles out across the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tis the season for bell ringing! The familiar Red Kettle’s are up at area locations in the Midlands. Each year the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign raises thousands of dollars for those in need, here in the midlands and across the world. The tradition of the Red Kettle campaign dates back to 1891. Stop by and drop…
Volunteer group looking for help with ‘Yarnbombing’
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Downtown Main Street is decorated for Christmas with cheerful yarn pieces. If you’ve been down Main Street in the past few weeks, you’ve noticed the beautiful homemade yarn accessories wrapped around trees. Now the ‘Yarnbombers’ are asking for your help. The volunteer group is asking the community to help them reach their GoFundMe goal to buy more…
DHEC: 3,047 new cases and 12 new Coronavirus deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Saturday, reported 3,047 new cases of Coronavirus and 12 additional deaths. Health officials say there were 13, 234 new individual test results reported statewide, and the Percent positive was 23.0%. DHEC says there are numerous testing sites across the State. For more information click here: Testing opportunities (scdhec.gov/findatest)…
Holiday Light drive thru ‘Carolina Lights’ brightens the SC State Fairgrounds
Crysty Vaughan takes a look a Holiday Happening at the State Faigrounds
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,…
USGS Confirms Midlands earthquake
Columbia S.C. (WOLO)–Per SCEMD the USGS has confirmed a 2.4 magnitude earthquake occurred Friday night in the Midlands at 8:47pm. In addition the SC Office of Regulatory Staff confirms the loud boom heard/felt in the Midlands Friday night was a relief valve on a natural gas line near Saluda Dam. ORS says the valve activated to prevent a rupture…
Jury comes to verdict in NAACP lawsuit over ‘Black’ Myrtle Beach bike week
Myrtle Beach City leaders say the safety of the public is and will continue to be their top priority
(ABC News) Myrtle Beach — A federal jury’s verdict in the N.A.A.C.P’s lawsuit against the city of Myrtle Beach regarding the traffic loop at ‘black bike week’ is considered a victory for the city. but not everyone is convinced. The jury decided that Myrtle Beach City leaders would’ve used the same traffic management plan at ‘Bikefest”regardless of race. But, they…
