COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Happening today and Saturday, you can get tested for COVID 19 without an appointment. Prisma Health is hosting a free Coronavirus test Friday June 19 and 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…
Kershaw County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal collision between a dump truck and a vehicle on Thursday.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — As a result of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is trying to lead his city to fight back against the virus. The City Council is considering an ordinance to require people to wear face-masks in public. The ordinance would require face coverings if people are inside a public building, on public…
LUGOFF, SC (WOLO) – Two people are on the run after a shooting behind the Waffle House in Lugoff, according to the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office. KCSO says the shooting stemmed from an attempted armed robbery. Blue Chevrolet Caprice suspects were seen driving away in (KCSO) The unidentified suspects are described as two men driving in a blue Chevrolet Caprice….
Image: RCSD Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) is thanking members of the public who kept their eye peeled as they searched for 16 year old Beta Mangano. Authorities say Mangano disappeared from her Heyward Brockington Road home Tuesday around 8:30am. According to RCSD, the rush to find her since they say the teen had…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Father’s Day is just around the corner, but health experts are encouraging you to find ways to keep your dad safe during the pandemic. Dr. Anna Kathryn Burch with Prisma Health says fathers over the age of 65 are more at-risk of getting sick and being hospitalized as a result of the virus. According to DHEC, 40%…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — As we continue through the uncertainty of COVID-19 and protests around the world, one local organization is promoting literacy and encouraging kids to read. On Thursday, local nonprofit Blanketing Families hosted the ‘I’m Booked’ community campaign. “There is so much going on in and outside of our community and the world. And a lot of our…
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…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Thursday, announced 987 new confirmed cases of the Coronavirus and four additional deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 21,533, and confirmed deaths to 621. (ABC Columbia) State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell In a statement released Thursday by Dr. Linda Bell, State Epidemiologist,…
photo: Rich Wandover Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Richland Co. deputies say a suspect is in custody in connection with a recent shooting at Hooters on Two Notch Rd. Investigators say on May 26th Willis pulled up in the parking lot and fired multiple shots at the victim before driving off. Deputies say the victim was found lying in the parking lot…
