Image :courtesy Columbia Police Department twitter COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police say they are Investigating a fatal shooting outside of the Family Dollar, at 5300 block of Fairfield Road. According to officials, the 61 year old male victim was taken to a local hospital but died from his injuries. UPDATE: Columbia Police say they have made an arrest in connection…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday. announced 907 new confirmed cases and of the coronavirus and 9 additional confirmed deaths. Health officials say there are currently 692 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —On this Father’s Day many take time to show love for their father or father figure. And for one Midlands organization, that works to support fathers, today is also a time to give back. Fathers play a vital role in a child’s life. Midlands Fatherhood Coalition (MFC) is a non-profit that helps all fathers build strong families….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking for a resource in the City of Columbia for Coronavirus information, you can check out the city’s new webpage dedicated to information on COVID-19. According to city officials, they have launched the new ‘microsite’ due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases. City officials say the dedicated special microsite will have COVID-19 related…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Record numbers of coronavirus cases in South Carolina were released Saturday. DHEC reported 1,157 new confirmed cases in one day and five additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have Coronavirus in South Carolina to 23,756. To find a mobile testing clinic event near you at scdhec.gov/covid19mobileclinics. Health officials say everyone is…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is urging residents to take precautions against COVID-19. To help protect others from COVID-19, DHEC encourages everyone to wear a mask or cloth face covering when in public. Learn more at https://t.co/gA3IO0XkgT. #StaySCStrong pic.twitter.com/aAKgVMUWjK — SCDHEC (@scdhec) June 17, 2020 Per DHEC: How South Carolinians Can Stop the…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — This week the American Red Cross announced that all donor blood will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. “Every donation can help save up to three lives,” said Kristen Boyle, Donor Recruitment Representative with American Red Cross. “When we send off the blood donation to be tested like we normally do, that’s when we’ll do the antibody…
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Saturday, announced 1,157 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 5 additional confirmed deaths. According to Health officials, there are currently 673 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Happening Saturday, Faith takes center stage at the State House. According to a Facebook page, the Faith for Black Lives Matter march will be held Saturday at Noon. The march is set to start at Allen University and end up at the State House, led by Bishop Samuel Green. It is organized by the Seventh Episcopal District AME…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you are looking for free COVID 19 testing, without an appointment, Prisma Health has several mobile sites. Prisma Health is hosting a free Coronavirus test Saturday June 20 from 10am-3pm. This testing will take place at Benedict College Charlie W. Johnson Stadium 2047 Two Notch Rd., Columbia (drive-through only) Officials say no appointment is needed and you should…
