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Gamecock Saturday night returns on ABC Columbia

ABC Columbia  COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– Are you ready for game day? Gamecock Saturday Night airs Saturday only on ABC Columbia. Join Sports Director Mike Gillespie and Cam Gaskins as they break down all the football action, plus highlights and analysis of the Gamecocks v Volunteers opener at Williams Brice. Join us Tonight after College Football on ABC.     Categories:…

DHEC: 639 New cases of Coronavirus and 27 additional deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Saturday 639 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 27 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 141,338, and confirmed deaths to 3,141. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. Health officials say the total number of…

South Carolina’s one stop shop website for Coronavirus information expands data

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  There is now more information at your fingertips on the state’s Coronavirus website. In a release, the Governor’s office says accelerate.sc.gov, now provides a centralized location for users to look at Coronavirus dashboards and economic data. Users can access dashboards regarding employment, education, business, economy, social impact, COVID-19 impact and CARES Act funds. “One of our fundamental…

SC State Guard celebrates 350 years of service

Special event to recognize more than three centuries of service takes place at Olympia Armory Saturday

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —- The South Carolina State Guard will celebrate its 350th anniversary this year at a special event happening today, Saturday September 26. It starts at the Olympia Armory on Granby Lane near the State Fairgrounds at 10:45 in the morning. Governor Henry McMaster and the State Guard Commander,  Leon Lott are among those attending the event. Officials…

Mayor of Irmo says ‘this virus is no joke’ after testing positive for COVID-19

Mayor of Irmo says he and his wife will remain in quarantine for the next week

Image: Town of Irmo Columbia,SC (WOLO) — The Mayor of the town of Irmo announces that he and his wife have tested positive for coronavirus. Friday night, Mayor Barry Walker told ABC Columbia News that while he has been vigilant about wearing a mask when he’s out in public and has even encouraged others to do the same, he recently…