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DHEC: 266 new cases of COVID-19, 4 more deaths

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — In a press release from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, 266 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were announced Saturday, along with four additional deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 11,394 and those who have died to 487. Three of the deaths occurred…

Free COVID -19 testing site June 2 hosted by Lexington Medical Center and DHEC

(LEXINGTON, SC ) –If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus, some Midlands health officials are hosting a free event.  Lexington Medical Center is partnering with DHEC to host free COVID-19 testing at White Knoll High School in Lexington County on Tuesday, June 2 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Hospital officials say the testing is open to everyone…

Prisma Health hosts Coronavirus Community Testing sites this weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Those looking to get tested for Coronavirus have a chance this weekend at some community sites across the state. Prisma Health is hosting the free testing,  in partnership with DHEC.   PER PRISMA HEALTH Testing at the sites will be provided from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Harbison West Elementary School, 257 Crossbow Drive, Columbia…

Exploring the connection between COVID-19 and heart health

DHEC says 62% of people who died from COVID-19 have had some sort of cardiovascular issue

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), a majority of people who have died from the coronavirus in South Carolina said they had heart disease. DHEC says 40% of people who have tested positive for the coronavirus had some sort of heart disease. They also say 62% of people who have died…

“We need our voices to be heard”: Peaceful protest to honor George Floyd to take place in Columbia

Protestors will march to the State House Saturday at 11 a.m.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — In the days after George Floyd passed away while getting arrested, Minneapolis has become center stage to protests calling for an end to police brutality. After Reverend Al Sharpton issued a nationwide call-to-action, Lawrence Nathaniel started planning a march in the heart of Columbia, set to take place Saturday morning. “I just want to see change…

City of Columbia begins full enforcement of parking meters June 1

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Grab some change if you are headed Downtown Columbia. Full enforcement of parking meters will begin June 1, 2020. The details from the City are listed below. Per City of Columbia, press release: Beginning Monday June 1 – June 30, 2020 full enforcement will resume for paid on-street parking meters and pay stations. All City of Columbia…

DHEC: 331 new cases of Coronavirus, 13 additional deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Friday, recorded it’s highest number of cases. DHEC announced 331 new cases of the coronavirus and 13 additional deaths. Health officials say this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 11,131 and those who have died to 483. DHEC says…

DHEC hosting free Covid 19 test sites

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control  is providing free COVID-19 testing sites in the Midlands today through the weekend. In Orangeburg, you can get tested at the Technology Center on Magnolia Street, at The Branchville Sports Complex and the Boys and Girls Club. Those sites are open until 3-30 p-m. In Richland County, Kroger…

Lexington Deputies: man steals $8,400 worth of crab legs

Image courtesy Lexington Co Sheriff’s Dept LEXINGTON., CO SC (WOLO)– Lexington County Deputies say a man tied up a security guard at a food distributor, stole his key card, broke into a warehouse and stole two pallets of frozen crab legs worth about $8,400.  Deputies say 28 year old Johnathan Dewayne Dorsey, is charged with armed robbery, second-degree burglary and…