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DHEC: 1,797 new Coronavirus cases in SC, no deaths reported

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Saturday,  reported 1,797 new Coronavirus cases. There were no deaths reported in South Carolina on Saturday. Health officials say there were 13,915 individual test results reported statewide and the Percent positive was 12.9%. DHEC says there are 160 testing sites available, click here Testing opportunities (scdhec.gov/findatest) There may be…

Salvation Army Angel Trees now up across the Midlands

Salvation Army Angel Trees now up in area locations for you to help make a child's Christmas wish come true

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–This year you have a chance to be an Angel for a needy child. The Salvation Army’s Angel Trees are now up at area locations. If you are headed to the mall, the Angel Tree is located near the JC Penney court at Columbiana Centre. ABC Columbia is proud to partner with the Salvation Army for the project….

Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. Hosting Food Drive

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hosting a food drive during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. You can donate Now through Monday, November 30 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Deputies say you can drop off non-perishable items at the department’s headquarters on 5623 Two Notch Road. Those items include canned meats, canned soup, mac and…

DHEC : 1,777 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– DHEC on Friday reported 1,777 new cases of Coronavirus in South Carolina and 28 additional deaths. DHEC did not release cases on Thanksgiving. Health officials say there were 14,392 individual test results reported statewide yesterday and the Percent positive was 12.3%. DHEC says the statewide total number of confirmed cases is 199,538. Total deaths 4,043.   Categories: ABC…

DHEC now has authority to start COVID-19 testing program in SC Schools

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster has signed an executive order giving the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control authority to move forward with a program for COVID-19 testing in schools. In a release, Governor McMaster said, “Right now, too many South Carolina parents are having to choose between their jobs and their children because they aren’t being…

Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption hosted by Columbia Animal services

Source: @CityofColumbia – Twitter COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking for a furry friend this holiday season? The City of Columbia Animal Service is hosting a “Home for the Holidays” pet adoption event. All pet adoptions are $25 now through the end of the year. You can visit 127 Humane Lane in Columbia to check out the pets. Click here to see…