WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you’re looking to get in a walk, you can now head back to Riverwalk Park. On Sunday, West Columbia officials announced that the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, and 100 Riverside Drive, West Columbia, SC, were once again open, after being temporarily closed due to flooding. Categories: Local News Tags: West…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Sunday reported 420 new confirmed cases of coronavirus COVID-19, and 13 additional confirmed deaths. SCDHEC/Twitter DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 134,494 and confirmed deaths to 3,028. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. Health officials say the…
CNN–The race for a new, safe and effective Coronavirus vaccine is on. However, the true hurdle could be getting people to get that shot, say experts. Here in the United States, many are voicing their concerns over the rush to roll out a new vaccine. Mandy Gaither has more in this health minute. Categories: Local News Tags: Vaccine
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Snap a photo! The City of Columbia wants to know what your favorite place in the city is with a photo challenge. Now through September 30,2020 you can submit a photo of your favorite spot within city limits and use #LoveColumbiaSC , for a chance to enter the contest. The winning photo will be based on the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The U.S. Surgeon General visited Columbia Saturday to help kick off the expansion of Coronavirus testing in Columbia. Officials with DHEC, along with Governor Henry McMaster and UofSC and City of Columbia were on hand for the event to kick off the ‘Surge’ testing. U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Jerome Adams was on hand to help announce…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Lexington Police say they are investigating a suspicious death. Lexington Police investigating suspicious death courtesy Lexington Police According to detectives, Saturday around 1:20 p.m., officers were dispatched to Hickory Hill mobile home park, located at 142 Industrial Blvd., regarding a woman who was found dead inside of her residence. Police say an investigation is underway to determine…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Make sure you have your mask. The City of Columbia extended its’ mask ordinance for another sixty days. The previous emergency ordinance was set to expire on October 4, 2020 but will now last for another 61 days. The council also agreed to further suspend the normal operating procedure of city council and city boards and commissions…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Saturday 706 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 9 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 134,052 and confirmed deaths to 3,017. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. Health officials say the total…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is reacting to the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Mcmaster tweeted Saturday morning that Ginsburg was a guiding inspiration for many Americans. McMaster reacts to Ginsburg death in tweet: ‘Justice Ginsburg is a guiding inspiration for many Americans. There is no doubt that her determination and tenacity will continue to inspire future…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO)– President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. flags at half staff in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg died Friday night at the age of 87. According to a statement from the President, all flags at the White House, all public buildings and grounds and military bases throughout the country are to be flown at half-staff until…
