COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced it is investigating 14 additional cases of coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the total number statewide to 47 cases in 13 counties. According to DHEC, here are the following counties impacted by new cases: County location of new cases 1 new case from Beaufort County 2…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Tuesday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order requiring the South Carolina Department of Revenue to delay all state tax filings until June 1, 2020. McMaster says that includes income, business and other taxes. McMaster also issued an order requiring all restaurants and bars to close dine in services beginning Wednesday, March 18. Take…
Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of setting a fire at a business last month. Christopher Tillman is charged
Richland County Coroner’s Office has identified a pedestrian that was killed in a hit and run on I-77 north on Sunday.
Columbia , SC (WOLO) — The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) released a list of precautionary measures help reduce the risk of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19) last week Monday, March 17th The transportation company announced that ‘Out of concern for the safety of the riding and general public”, they would be putting even more measures in place to keep…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — University of South Carolina students have to grab anything they need from their dorm rooms before the university closes for the next 2 weeks. Monday the University released this COVID-19 update to students on social media this evening saying, Updates have been made to our site further detailing #UofSC’s plans around the effects of #COVID19 in…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is encouraging social distancing as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Mayor specifically focusing on restaurants and bars within city limits as cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to rise throughout the state. Mayor Benjamin issued the new ordinance Monday night. The declaration says businesses should reduce occupancy…
Kershaw Co, SC (WOLO) — The kershaw county school district says they had 50 students get breakfast this morning, and throughout the morning, we saw dozens of families pull up to the curb and pick up meals for their kids. District officials say they are going to keep this ‘grab-and-go’ program going for the time being, but they are looking…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Organizations across the nation are making changes to try and prevent the spread of COVID-19, including groups in the Midlands. Harvest Hope Food Bank on Shop Road is one group that is changing how they operate during this uncertain time. As of Tuesday, March 17, they will be moving their emergency food pantry services outdoors. This…
(ABC Columbia/FILE) Wisconsin jury awards $450K in Sandy Hook defamation case. Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– According to 5th Circuit Solicitor per directive of Chief Justice Beatty, effective immediately, Richland County General Sessions Court has postponed all jury trials, Transfer Courts, and first and second Appearances until further notice. A spokesperson for the solicitor’s office says the cancellations are in…
