No one hurt after vacant house fire on Rockhaven Drive
Columbia Fire Department says no one is hurt after a vacant home on Rockhaven Drive caught fire on Thursday.
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Residents at area nursing homes, assisted living facilities get surprise
Area Senior citizens across the state get hand made gifts to brighten their day
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — For those living in nursing home and assisted living facilities the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has been especially difficult since family members not able to visit. Thursday senior citizens living at Midlands Health and Rehabilitation received special handmade gifts from prison inmates across the state. Categories: Local News
Potential Riverbanks Zoo reopening could take place in phases with smaller crowds
No firm reopening date has been established
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Several members of Governor Henry McMaster’s “accelerateSC” task force talked about ways to reopen several South Carolina businesses, including major tourist attractions. Duane Parrish, the Director of South Carolina’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, told “Response” subcommittee members that he’s been talking with several major tourist spots, hinting that some could open up soon. The Riverbanks…
11-year-old killed in mobile home fire near Elgin
ELGIN, SC (WOLO) – An 11-year-old boy has died after a fire broke out in his home near Elgin Thursday. According to Kershaw County Coroner David West, four other people got out of the home after someone driving by noticed the fire. West said the victim is Silas Wilder, a student at Stover Middle School. The single-wide mobile home was…
Newberry College announces plans to resume in person classes
Newberry College President says they will resume classes on campus in August
Newberry, SC (WOLO) — Newberry College says it is considering resuming in-person instruction will resume this Fall. Thursday the university announced plans to resume in person classes, but only if the spread of the coronaviris, COVID-19 continues to decline. If numbers of cases in South Carolina go down the school says it plans to begin the Fall semester with classes…
Hands in prayer: SC honors ‘National Day of Prayer’ at State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Thursday is the ‘National Day of Prayer’. At a time when we are all struggling to deal with the Coronavirus, Thursday was certainly a day for many in the Midlands to lift hands up in prayer. At the South Carolina State House people gathered to bow their heads and observe the day. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster…
AccelerateSC Response group meets to talk about safely reopening SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Members of the Response subcommittee for Governor Henry McMaster’s task force to safely reopen the state’s economy met via conference call Thursday. The subcommittee spoke about drafting up guidelines for “close-contact” businesses like barbers, salons, and fitness centers, as well as various outdoor and indoor attractions. Some of the suggestions have come from other states, and include the…
DHEC: 11 additional deaths, 214 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Thursday, announced 214 new cases of the coronavirus and 11 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 7,142 and those who have died to 316. PER DHEC: The number of new cases by county are listed…
Deputies: Nail salon owner cited for operating illegally
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland Co. deputies say they responded to AM Nail Bar Salon on Two Notch Rd. Wednesday afternoon after it was reported that it was open for business. Establishments like nail salons and other close-contact businesses are supposed to be closed under the governor’s current executive order. Upon arrival, deputies say the front door was locked but they…
Lexington Richland District Five plans in-person, outdoor graduation ceremonies
Image courtesy Lex Rich 5 COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Class of 2020 in Lexington Richland School District Five will get a graduation ceremony. According to the District, they will hold in-person, outdoor graduation ceremonies in early June, implementing social distancing and other health measures for graduates and their guests. District officials say the graduations will be held at the district’s three high…
