COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is urging you to ‘Help Stop the Spread’. State health officials are sharing ways you can ‘help stop the spread’ of the coronavirus. Dr. Joan Duwve, DHEC Public Health Director, urging masks. "Your face mask helps protect others and their face mask helps protect you." -Dr. Joan Duwve,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to get tested, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control continues to host mobile testing clinics across the Midlands. Right now there are more than 40 mobile Coronavirus testing events scheduled through august 4, 2020. Find a mobile testing clinic event near you at scdhec.gov/covid19mobileclinics. DHEC says you can also get tested…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) – A South Carolina sheriff’s office is investigating after a shooting has left three people dead in Berkeley County. Sheriff Duane Lewis, in a news release Saturday, said it happened just before 11:30 p.m. Friday. When deputies arrived on the scene, Lewis said they found multiple people shot to death inside a home. Lewis said the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are hitting the lake for the holiday, The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will host courtesy boating inspections at public boat landings this weekend. SC DNR wants to make sure everyone is operating safely. The Midlands inspections will take place at the Alex Harvin Landing on Lake Marion, the Lake Murray Dam, and at…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Saturday, announced a record high 1,836 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 19 additional deaths. DHEC DHEC says there are currently 1,190 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The July 4th holiday typically means picnics, fireworks and trips to the beach. But this year, due to the Coronavirus, the holiday will look different. ABC Columbia’s Maria Szatkowski spoke with a local infectious disease doctor to get some tips to keep you and your family safe this holiday weekend. “People are going to get out…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Highway Patrol will be ready for Fourth of July drivers making poor decisions on the roads. Troopers say July 4th ranks as one of the deadliest holidays to be behind the wheel of a car. Troopers say it’s best to have a designated driver or get a ride home if you want to celebrate. The…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – EdVenture Children’s Museum announced it will reopen after being shut down from the coronavirus. The museum says it will reopen to guests beginning Tuesday July 14th. The museum says it has developed a reopening plan with the guidance of DHEC and the CDC. All visitors will be required to wear face masks. Locations will operate on…
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) –Many families across the state are debating whether to stay at home or go out to watch fireworks as part of their Fourth of July celebration. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic still going, public health experts say holiday weekends are ripe opportunities for the virus to spread. Citing the spike in cases after Memorial Day, some…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The 4th of July holiday is looking different this year, as we celebrate during a pandemic. Many cities and towns have cancelled parades or festivities in order to limit large group gatherings. People may still be planning to head to a beach or lake, but they need to be very aware of social distancing and wearing a…
