COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State health officials are sharing ways you can ‘help stop the spread’ of the coronavirus. DHEC is recommending that everyone do the following: Practicing social distancing Wearing a mask in public Avoiding group gatherings Regularly washing your hands Staying home if sick According to DHEC, evidence is increasing about the high rates of infection in people who…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Good news for book lovers. While the Richland Library locations remain closed, the library says it will begin allowing customers to pick up items, they had on hold, at several library pick up windows. Customers can also request new materials over the phone and online. Now you can get hold or request items from 3pm – 6…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Now that the City of Columbia is requiring masks, city officials are giving out free face coverings. The City says it will offer free masks to citizens at several locations, while supplies last. According to officials, they will hand out two masks per person or five masks per family. Masks will be distributed on a first-come, first-served…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Saturday, announced 1,599 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 15 additional deaths. DHEC says there are currently 908 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 people confirmed cases to 31,850, and…
LEX MED DHEC COVID drive thru testing COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus, DHEC is hosting numerous mobile testing sites with the help of community partners. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is hosting free mobile sites across the state and in the Midlands. According to DHEC, there are 60 mobile…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Columbia is now the second city in the state requiring people to wear masks if they’re out in public. Columbia City Council members voted during a specially called meeting Tuesday. “This is not a perfect solution. It’s a move and a thoughtful step in the right direction that continues to guide us to our true north….
(CNN) – As more American’s begin to travel as the country continues to reopen amid the pandemic, a number of airlines are starting to open up those middle seats again. American Airlines is the latest saying Friday they’ll be booking middle seats starting July 1. The company says they’ll let you know ahead of time that you’re booked next to…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Hours after attorney Marc Brown held a press conference Friday morning regarding an officer-involved shooting involving his client, Sir Brandon Legette, back in August 2019, a spokesperson with the Columbia Police Department called information provided by Brown “inaccurate, incomplete, and irresponsible.” Legette, 29, is suing the City of Columbia, the Columbia Police Department, and Officer Sean…
FILE Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Additional arrests have been made in connection with the protests that turned violent last month spanning over a period of two days. According to Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook and Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott a dozen people are now facing charges stemming from the May 30, May 31 incidents. According to authorities, a majority of…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) says he is not going to force anyone to wear a mask. He calls a statewide plan to require mask-wearing unenforceable and ineffective. This comes after there were more than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 in South Carolina for the sixth time in…
