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AAA survey: Majority of SC residents concerned about Holiday Travel

Nov 14, 2020 6:04 PM EST

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolinians are concerned about the pandemic and holiday travel, according to a new survey from AAA. In the survey, 73% of South Carolina travelers said they were concerned about traveling this holiday season, due to the Coronavirus. But, 50% of South Carolinians say they are more comfortable traveling now, than they were earlier this year, when…

Dustin Johnson ties Masters’ 54-hole record at 16 under

Nov 14, 2020 5:55 PM EST

Associated Press,

Dustin Johnson tied the Masters’ 54-hole record at 16-under 200, shooting a 7-under 65 in the third round.

2.0 magnitude Earthquake recorded in Summerville

Nov 14, 2020 1:41 PM EST

Crysty Vaughan,

Courtesy SCEMD Twitter COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to The South Carolina Emergency Management Division, the US Geological Service confirms a 2.0 magnitude earthquake occurred near Summerville, in South Carolina, shortly after midnight Saturday morning. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Magnitude Earthquake

DHEC: 1,617 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

Nov 14, 2020 11:47 AM EST

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 1,617 new cases of Coronavirus and 9 new deaths. Summary click here Health officials say 10,519 individual test results were reported statewide with 15.4% percent positive. This brings the total number of cases statewide to 182,943. DHEC says there are currently more than 50 testing sites…

State House Christmas tree covered in lights, ready to shine

The State House tree will be lit during the 54th annual Governor's Carollighting

Nov 14, 2020 10:00 AM EST

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -It is going to start to look more like the holidays at the State House. 13,000 lights have been officially wrapped around the State Christmas tree, along with a star tree-topper. The tree will be officially lit at the Governors Carolighting Sunday, November 22nd. Due to covid-19, the Carolighting event will be at reduced capacity, limited to…

S.C. man convicted of slaying, dismembering teen roommate

Nov 13, 2020 10:55 PM EST

Associated Press,

LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) – A South Carolina man convicted of killing his teenage roommate and disposing of the body has been sentenced to 60 years in prison. Christopher Allen Holford, 33, pleaded guilty to murder Thursday in the February 2018 death of 18-year-old Austin Tyler Steele. Authorities say the two men lived in a mobile home near Lancaster, along with…

Lexington Co. murder suspect arrested after deadly shooting during argument about money

LCSD deputies arrested James Patterson Friday evening

Nov 13, 2020 10:12 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff,

LEXINGTON, S.C. – Deputies have arrested a murder suspect for a shooting Monday night near Red Bank. James Joseph Patterson III, 23 (LCSD) James Joseph Patterson III, 23, of Richland County faces charges of murder and possessing a weapon during a violent crime. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says Patterson shot the victim at a home in the 100 block…

Edventure Reopening For First Time Since Pandemic Shutdown

Edventure Children’s Museum hosts ‘First Responder Appreciation Day’

The free visits will run every Wednesday through the end of the year starting November 18

Nov 13, 2020 9:54 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — EdVenture Children’s Museum is hosting a free “First Responder Appreciation Day” for every Wednesday until the end of the year. First Responders and their immediate families are invited to visit the museum for free beginning next Wednesday, November 18-th. Advanced tickets are encouraged through the EdVenture Children’s Museum website and keep in mind a photo ID…

South Carolina State Univ. partners with IBM to introduce more STEM opportunities to students

Several HBCU's are taking part in IBM's nationwide initiative to bring more diversity to STEM careers

Nov 13, 2020 6:38 PM EST

Tim Scott,

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) — South Carolina State University is working to give more of their students a chance to pursue careers in science and technology. The school recently entered into a $2 million partnership with IBM to help students find more ways to succeed. The Pew Research Institute says Black workers only make up about 9% of the STEM workforce….

Columbia Police searching for woman reported missing by her family

Nov 13, 2020 5:59 PM EST

Mike Olson,

Officers with the Columbia Police Department Special Victims Unit say they are searching for a woman who was reported missing by her family.

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AAA survey: Majority of SC residents concerned about Holiday Travel

Dustin Johnson ties Masters’ 54-hole record at 16 under

2.0 magnitude Earthquake recorded in Summerville

DHEC: 1,617 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

State House Christmas tree covered in lights, ready to shine

The State House tree will be lit during the 54th annual Governor's Carollighting

S.C. man convicted of slaying, dismembering teen roommate

Lexington Co. murder suspect arrested after deadly shooting during argument about money

LCSD deputies arrested James Patterson Friday evening

Edventure Children’s Museum hosts ‘First Responder Appreciation Day’

The free visits will run every Wednesday through the end of the year starting November 18

South Carolina State Univ. partners with IBM to introduce more STEM opportunities to students

Several HBCU's are taking part in IBM's nationwide initiative to bring more diversity to STEM careers

Columbia Police searching for woman reported missing by her family

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