RICHLAND COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- A man driving an ATV died after crashing into a tree Saturday morning. The wreck happened at 9:23 a.m. in the 900 block of Saddlewood Road. Tommy Terrell Jones, Jr.,28, of Hopkins lost control of his ATV, drove off the road and hit a tree, according to Richland County Coroner Gary Watts. Jones was transported from the scene…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A few neighborhoods in the Midlands need to prepare for tree trimming in the next two weeks. Dominion Energy announced it will perform tree trimming along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods for the next two weeks: Distribution Line Tree Trimming: Belmont Neighborhood Association Gabel Oaks Tenant Association Brahamville Estate Neighborhood Edgewood Neighborhood Floral Club Eva…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. Did you remember to Spring Forward? The time to officially ‘Spring Forward ‘ was Sunday at 2am. Fire officials say this is also a good time to check the batteries in your smoke detectors. Categories: Local News Tags: daylight saving time
Columbia, SC (WOLO) –Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia has confirmed that they’re caring for the patient from Kershaw County with presumptive positive novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Hospital officals say the patient is in a special isolation room that helps keeps our team members and the community safe. “Because of our expertise, Prisma Health routinely treats patients with potentially infectious diseases…
CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — South Carolina, much like the rest of the country, is in the middle of dealing with the coronavirus outbreak. In spectacular timing, according to QuoteWizard.com, they rank the Palmetto State as the 10th-worst state prepared for a public health concern, like the coronavirus, or a natural disaster. The website takes into account of hospital preparedness, paid time…
CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — The Medical University of South Carolina announced Saturday it will give in-state residents free online coronavirus screenings through its telehealth program. The service is for people who are worried they may have been exposed to the virus, and are suffering from mild to moderate flu-like symptoms. To have a screening, visit MUSC’s virtual health care website, MUSC.care. Once there,…
KERSHAW COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- Kershaw county schools will have custodial staff cleaning this weekend in response to a possible Coronavirus case in the county on Friday. KCSD's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Superintendent Dr. Shane Robbins has provided an update today on our district's preparedness regarding the coronavirus for our families. Visit https://t.co/TvqkxZdvAQ in the Student Health Section for more information. #myKCSD pic.twitter.com/PGvGGgOXGL…
COLUMBIA,SC (WPDE) — Gov. Henry McMaster and state public health officials held a press conference Saturday morning to discuss possible cases of the 2019 coronavirus in South Carolina. Gov. Henry McMaster and a team of health officials want the public to continue their daily routines and encourage everyone to stay calm after the two possible cases of the coronavirus in SC were…
DILLON COUNTY (WPDE) — One person is dead in a car crash in Dillon County. It was reported at 6:40 a.m. according to Dillon County Master Trooper Brian Lee. Lee said a 2012 Nissan Maxima ran off the ride side of the roadway and overcorrected causing the car to overturn and hit a utility pole. The passenger was not wearing a…
Photo: Elijah Nixon Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– On Saturday South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and DHEC held a news conference updating the investigation into two presumptive cases of coronavirus or Covid-19 in South Carolina. Officials say the risk to the public is very low and they urge people to remain calm and there is no risk of spread at this time….
