COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The South Carolina House of Representatives has passed a bill to allow all voters in the fall to cast absentee ballots due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The House started a two-week special session Tuesday by debating a bill already passed by the Senate earlier this month to expand voting access. The legislature gaveled in following calls…
(ABC Columbia/FILE) COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Six months after shutting down the state’s court system in an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, South Carolina’s top jurist now says courts may resume in-person operations with considerations for trying to contain COVID-19. Supreme Court Chief Justice Don Beatty wrote in an order Monday that courts may return to…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Tuesday afternoon Columbia City Council extended the city’s mask ordinance. The previous emergency ordinance was set to expire on october fourth 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 meetings. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
Courtesy: Red Cross Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–As is usually the case when disaster strikes, volunteers from the South Carolina Red Cross are there to help. According to the Red Cross there are currently 36 volunteers from the state on the gulf coast helping those dealing with Hurricane Sally and on the west coast helping with the wildfire response. For more on…
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…
