COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A delay in reported deaths from healthcare facilities caused a large number of reported Coronavirus cases to be released Wednesday, according to DHEC. State Health officials announced 38 additional confirmed deaths. After the delay in reported deaths, DHEC is reiterating that health care facilities and providers across the state report all covid-19 related deaths within a 24…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– More cities, towns and counties in our area are now requiring you to wear a mask. The latest to vote in a mask ordinance is the City of Cayce , City of West Columbia and the Town of Arcadia Lakes. There are already masks requirements in the City of Columbia, Town of Irmo, City of Forest Acres…
Lexington County deputies are looking for two persons of interest that may have information on a drive-by shooting at a bar in Swansea.
The City of Columbia will continue to distribute free masks Wednesday and Friday of this week amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Three weeks ago, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced the creation of the “Palmetto Priority” program, an initiative promoting restaurants who go the extra mile to keep staff and customers safe. According to the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA), 3,000 establishments across the state have applied; 1,800 have already had their applications approved, and 2,000 applications…
abc news image Cayce, SC (WOLO) — Tuesday night Cayce City Council members became the latest area to vote in favor of requiring people to wear some type of face coverings as the number of coronavirus cases continue to rise in South Carolina. Under the ordinance, members of the public will have to wear a mask when they are in…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Tuesday, South Carolina received 92,000 face masks donated by Taiwan. The donation will help frontline medical workers fighting COVID-19. “I can’t thank you enough, personally, for what you’ve done in providing this equipment, this personal protective equipment. And rest assured that it will be used to the fullest extent to protect our citizens here in…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– richland county pools will re-open tomorrow. But don’t put on your trunks just yet. According to county officials, anyone wanting to take a dip will need to register for a time slot to use the pool. You can register at richlandrec.com. Also, swimmers will be asked to bring their own chairs and life jackets. Swimmers…
SC State Fair ABC Columbia Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– It may not feel like it outside now, but the South Carolina State Fair is just a few months away and as of now, its on. According to a fair spokesperson, they are still planning on going forward with the fair’s scheduled dates of October 14th through the 25th. The call for…
Lexington County School District One Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)–Starting Wednesday the hours of service for the summer meal program for Lexington School District One will change. In an effort to keep families and staff out of the heat and better manage traffic district officials say , the drive-through pick-up will take place from 8:30 am to 11am on Wednesdays. The grab…
