The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) remains open, but the agency is adjusting hours of operation at select branches
Richland County deputies say they have arrested a man wanted for a home invasion at Beltline Boulevard earlier this month.
Image: SC DHEC logo Image Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has announced two additional deaths in South Carolina bringing the total number of deaths statewide to 7. Jonathan Knoche, a physician with DHEC released a statement writing, “Sadly, we have to announce again today that we’ve lost fellow South Carolinians due…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — A Midlands teen has written and performed a song that captures a feeling we all probably have: coronavirus, you’re not wanted here. It’s a performance that’s gone viral and is making people smile. Blake Weinbach, 17, attends Hammond School. Like other kids in the state, he’s been going to school online. Which means he’s been spending…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced it is investigating 44 additional cases of coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the total number statewide to 342 cases in 36 counties. New positive cases per SC DHEC Aiken County: 1 case Anderson County: 1 case Beaufort County: 1 case Charleston County: 5 cases Chesterfield County:…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Students will not return to South Carolina classrooms until at least the end of April. Tuesday Governor Henry McMaster and State Superintendent Molly Spearman released a joint statement. It reads in part, “Our dedicated teachers and school administrators have done a tremendous job in making it possible for our students to learn at home. We understand that the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — All state parks in South Carolina are closing Wednesday and Thursday as officials figure out and implement new policies to help control the spread of the coronavirus. Officials say the 47 parks should reopen Friday, but with new rules to assure social distancing to combat COVID-19 in shelters, trails and fee booths. South Carolina had 298…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– City officials say they are extremely concerned about the impact of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic on small businesses. The Office of Business Opportunities is offering this survey, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/COVID-19COCbizsurvey , to determine the best way the City of Columbia can assist small business owners. The survey will be open until Friday, March 27th. For questions regarding…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia has a new online resource for those working and learning from home. The City has launched http://www.columbiasharenet.org/ The website provides resources to residents of Columbia area tailored to children/youth, adults, and seniors. It includes games, educational activities, and tours of famous places both here in the midlands and across the country. There is also a…
(ABC Columbia/FILE) Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–A dependent of an active duty Air Force airman has tested positive for the coronavirus. Officals say the patient was tested off base and the couple are now in isolation at their off-base residence. Public health officials have begun the contact tracing process to notify those who may have come in contact with the positive individual….
