COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday, there were no planned organized events at the State House, although a few protesters took to the sidewalk, peacefully, holding signs. On Monday the scene was different, it marked the third day of organized protest in Columbia, following the death of George Floyd. ABC Columbia’s Maria Szatkowski covered the protests all weekend and into the beginning…
(LEXINGTON, SC ) –If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus, some Midlands health officials are hosting a free event Tuesday. Lexington Medical Center is partnering with DHEC to host free COVID-19 testing at White Knoll High School in Lexington County Tuesday, June 2 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Hospital officials say the testing is open to everyone…
Columbia Fire Department officials say no one is hurt after a building fire on Baldwin Road on Monday afternoon.
Richland County deputies are searching for two men wanted for robbery and assault last month on Farrow Road.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Some students at the University of South Carolina will be learning new lessons about diversity and tolerance before coming to campus this fall. The university announced a new diversity training course required for all incoming freshmen as part of their new student orientation. Dr. Tracey Weldon, the Interim Chief Diversity Officer at the University of South Carolina,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – One man was arrested Monday during protests at the State House for having a 10 inch bowie knife on him on the State House grounds. At least two people were seen detained Monday evening. It was initially unclear why they were taken into custody. Monday night the SC Department of Public Safety confirmed its officers only…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The latest numbers from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control report 297 new cases of Coronavirus. DHEC says there were six additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina 12,148 and those who have died to 500. According to health officials, there are 104 mobile…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–We are now in day three of protests in Columbia, following the death of George Floyd. ABC Columbia’s Maria Szatkowski has been covering the protests all weekend and has been out there today. Here’s a Live update. Protestors on Monday staged a ‘die-in’, where they laid on the ground at the State House. Organizer Lawrence Nathaniel says the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland School District One is making sure all of its students are well fed. Monday, volunteers helped deliver meals to the homes of nearly 1,000 students in the district. The meals were delivered to the homes of families who can’t get to the distribution sites due to lack of transportation or other hardships. District leaders say the…
ABC Columbia image COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A third day of protests in memory of George Floyd got underway Monday afternoon at the South Carolina State House. Many holding posters and signs saying “I can’t breathe”. Some protestors can be seen sitting on the lawn of the State House grounds, others standing holding up signs. Once again, there is a police…
