COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police are investigating two shootings which they say happened overnight at Edgewood Avenue and McAlister Street. Officials say both shootings occurred around 4:30 a.m. Columbia Police say they responded to a shooting on Edgewood Avenue after they received a shots fired alert. Officials say at least three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and they are investigating if…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– SC Works Midlands and the State Department of Social Services are joining forces to host a drive-thru job fair on September 16. Job seekers can head to Harvest Hope Food bank and receive packets with information about jobs available right now in the Midlands. The event runs from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: Harvest Hope,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Economic Development is partnering with Black Public Relations Society and local businesses to host a school supply drive. The group is asking for donations such as computer supplies and colored pencils. There are several locations accepting donations across the city. Donations are being accepted now through September 23rd. Categories: Local News Tags: Donation, School
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill which helps people who are deaf or hard of hearing when they are pulled over by the police. The bill allows the DMV to make a note on the driver’s registration that they are deaf or hard of hearing. Categories: Local News Tags: bill, henry mcmaster
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia is partnering with DHEC and Prisma Health to provide free COVID-19 testing. A mobile testing site has been set up at 2204 Lee Street. Testing is available from 8 a.m.-noon each Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. No appointment is necessary. Categories: Local News Tags: Coronavirus, testing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Some South Carolinians are getting frustrated by the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, leading for some to call for change. The United Patriot Alliance spearheaded a gathering Tuesday morning, which gave people who are against mask mandates and restrictions caused by the pandemic an opportunity to voice their grievances to South Carolina legislators, who were back in session…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Family Promise and Clayton Homes cut the ribbon on a new transitional home for homeless families in Columbia on Tuesday. The transitional home offers structure, support and training to help families transition into permanent homes. Categories: Local News
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach visited Harvest Hope food bank on Tuesday. Harvest Hope is a part of the USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program which seeks to provide local distributors with fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy and meat products which they then provide to families in need. “We saw farmers suffering…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is hosting an online meeting where the public can comment on proposed improvements to US 176 from St. Andrews Road to Atlantic Drive in Columbia. Public comments will be accepted from September 15-October 15 through following the link https://scdotgis.online/US176SP. SCDOT’s proposal includes the installation of concrete medians, consolidating driveways in…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Tuesday 701 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 22 additional confirmed deaths. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 130,917 and confirmed deaths to 2,943. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. DHEC says the total number…
