COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is touring the state with members of the National Guard to survey storm damage. McMaster’s office says the Governor will be in Seneca this afternoon, one of the areas struck by the storms. At 5:30 PM McMaster will hold a media briefing, along with state public health officials and SCEMD on both…
Sumter County deputies say one man turned himself in for a fatal shooting on Sunday morning at Gertie Circle in Lynchburg.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Overnight we are tracking the potential for severe weather. ABC Columbia has an entire team of forecasters and meteorologists working for you. Chief Meteorologist John Farley says there is a Strong line of storms that will blow through here on Monday morning. Best estimate is between 5:00 and 10:00 AM. Strong line of storms will blow through…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Sunday night Governor Henry Mcmaster declared a new state of emergency in South Carolina. The new order basically extends the previous order through April 27. According to the Governor, all previous orders remain in place for the duration of the emergency, or until the governor announces otherwise. https://twitter.com/scgovernorpressGov. @henrymcmaster has declared a new state of emergency. All previous…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia is seeing a big dip in prices at the pump, amid the coronavirus crisis. Drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of around $1.25 a gallon. We saw prices vary greatly from $1.34 to $1.43 across the Midlands. According to Gas Buddy, prices in Columbia are nearly 10 cents cheaper than a week ago and fifty…
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday, announced 113 new cases of the novel coronavirus, including two additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 3,319, and those who have died to 82. Health officials say, one death occurred in an elderly…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster tweeted a message to the state on Easter Sunday. In the tweet Mcmaster said:http://@henrymcmaster “Easter Sunday gives us the opportunity to reflect on the sacrifice made for us and to celebrate the precious blessing that is life. Stay home, stay safe, and make sure your loved ones know what they mean to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Churches across the Midlands and the nation are gathering today to celebrate Easter, but this year will be different as churches are going online amid the coronavirus. Easter Cross The Christian Calendar marks Easter as the oldest and most important event, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion, as described in…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia’s curfew has been extended. The council unanimously voted for the extension this week. The curfew restricts travel and public gatherings from 11pm-6am. There are exceptions, including people going to work and for healthcare. For the full ordinance can click here http://columbiasc.net/headlines/04-09-2020/columbiacitycouncil-declarescurfew Categories: Local News Tags: City of Columbia, curfew
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Some good news in the fight against the coronavirus. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced on Saturday, that the South Carolina Emergency Management Division received a donation of 100,000 N95 masks from Apple. McMaster says the masks will go to our state’s health care workers and Rirst Responders. Tweets by henrymcmaster Gov. Henry McMaster @henrymcmaster Today…
