COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Friday, announced 1,558 new confirmed cases and 10 new confirmed deaths. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 41,413, and total deaths to 787. DHEC says a total of 450,482 tests have been conducted in South Carolina. According to DHEC, the total number of individuals…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– 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, DHEC Public Health Director. Learn more at https://t.co/HcFY8dd5dc. #StaySCStrong #stayhealthySC pic.twitter.com/5COvEgtHIP — SCDHEC (@scdhec) June 23, 2020…
Lexington City council has passed an emergency mask ordinance on Thursday as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Kershaw County Coroner’s Office has identified a married couple as victims of a motorcycle collision on U.S. Highway 1 Thursday.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO, NEWS RELEASE) – The Richland County Council adopted an emergency mask ordinance that goes into effect Monday and requires residents to wear face coverings while in public to help stem the spread of COVID-19. The vote came during a special called Thursday night meeting to discuss the emergency ordinance. The ordinance says anyone entering a commercial establishment…
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – Five people were killed Thursday after an accident on Interstate 26 near Orangeburg. Crews work to clear the scene where a deadly accident happened on I-26 at mm 147, Thursday July 2. The accident shut down all westbound traffic for hours Thursday afternoon. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, an SUV with seven passengers was…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Traditionally, the Fourth of July is a weekend to hit the beach, have a backyard barbecue, or go to a parade. But this year, as with every other holiday so far, it’s looking different because of the coronavirus pandemic. “People are going to get out to the beach, they’re going to get out on the lake,…
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – An Orangeburg County man out on bond for attempted murder has been arrested on another charge of attempted murder. XAVIER JOHNSON, 20 (OCSO) Xavier Johnson, 20, has been charged with attempted murder, which will be his third pending attempted murder charge. According to an Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office arrest warrant released Thursday, deputies say Johnson drove…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Hospital usage is surging due to increased cases of COVID-19 in South Carolina. According to the latest numbers from South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), there are currently 1,125 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. The same data set says 2,836 inpatient hospital beds…
South Carolina Highway Patrol officials reported a fatal hit and run collision on US Highway 76 on July 1st, 2020.
