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DHEC updates recommendations for Coronavirus testing in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  State Health officials have announced what they are calling updated recommendations for COVID-19 testing. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says it is encouraging anyone who would like to be tested, to get tested. In a release, “DHEC continues to emphasize the importance of testing,“ said Dr. Brannon Traxler, DHEC Physician. “While many people with…

DHEC: 1,019 new Coronavirus cases in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Sunday 1,019 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 11 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 116,697 and confirmed deaths to 2,574. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here Health officials say the total number of…

Dominion Energy Tree Trimming scheduled for several Columbia Neighborhoods

COLUMBIA,  SC ( WOLO)– Dominion Energy is planning tree trimming activities in some City of Columbia neighborhoods, over the next two weeks. Dominion Energy  says crews will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods : Grove Park Neighborhood Association Bradley Community Council Druid Hills Neighborhood Association Lake Katherine Neighborhood Association Dominion Energy says the trimming…

CPD: Officer suspended after repeating racial slur

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia Police Department officials say a Veteran officer has been suspended without pay. According to officials, around 11:00 p.m. Saturday, August 29, a Sergeant assigned to patrol Five Points entered the business Bar None and found several violations of the Governor’s Executive Order to stop the service and consumption of alcohol. Police say while Sergeant Chad Walker, a…

ABC celebrates life, legacy of Chadwick Boseman with Sunday Special

ABC — South Carolina native and actor Chadwick Boseman will be remembered Sunday night in a special on ABC. Tonight, the ABC Network announces it will celebrate the legacy of Boseman with a special presentation of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther. ABC provided image Boseman The movie will bevfollowed by the ABC News Special: Chadwick Boseman – A Tribute for a…