LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – $30,000 worth of drugs along with explosive devices were seized during an investigation into drug and gun activity during a Lexington County Sheriff’s Department investigation last week. TAYLOR, WILLIAM KYLE (LCSD) William Taylor, 22, faces charges of possession of LSD, possession of a schedule II substance, possession of Ecstasy, possession of a destructive device, three counts…
NEWBERRY, SC (WOLO) – Masks will be mandatory in Newberry grocery stores and pharmacies starting Wednesday. In an unanimous vote Monday, the Newberry city approved an ordinance requiring face masks because of the threat of COVID-19. The ordinance requires face masks or coverings in all grocery stores and pharmacies. It also requires employees of those businesses to wear a face…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — As of last Friday, people are required to wear facemasks in public while within the city limits of Columbia. On Monday, city officials held their first mask distribution for those who may need one. “This means a lot to us. Thank you,” said Columbia resident Joann Branham. Through this week and next, Columbia will be handing…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Monday, announced 1,320 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 4 additional confirmed deaths. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 34,546 and confirmed deaths to 717. ABC Columbia image DHEC says the total number of individuals tested Sunday, statewide, was 8,191 and…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to get tested for coronavirus, DHEC continues to host mobile testing clinics across the Midlands. Right now there are 61 mobile testing events scheduled through July 21 for the entire state. Prisma Health is hosting one Monday June 29 in Lexington County at- Batesburg-Leesville Elementary school from 8am to Noon. To find out if…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You will have to wait a little longer to enjoy some tennis or golf at the City of Columbia’s parks. The City’s Parks and Recreation department announced a delay for phase 4 of the re-opening plan. Due to a significant increase in the number of covid-19 cases, officials say a new reopening date for phase 4 has…
Kershaw County deputies say they are looking for a suspect accused of burglarizing Lugoff-Elgin High School on Sunday.
The City of Columbia is offering residents free masks today to protect people against the spread of COVID-19.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)_- You can once again take a stroll through the Soda City Market. The popular event in Downtown Columbia, on Saturday mornings, returned for the first time this weekend, since the pandemic. The Soda City market re-opened on Main Street. Of course, new measures were implemented, the event included social distancing, new spacing of vendors and masks. Organizers…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Sunday, announced 1,366 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and five additional deaths. DHEC says there are currently 954 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 to 33,221,…
