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Effective Monday: SC restaurants allowed to reopen for limited dine-in

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Beginning today, you may be able to dine inside some of your favorite restaurants, according to South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. McMaster announced that restaurants throughout South Carolina will be allowed to reopen for limited dine-in services effective Monday, May 11. The Governor’s office says based on advice and recommendations from the “Response” component of accelerateSC, which…

Public Mass for Catholics resumes Monday in South Carolina

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – Catholic churches across South Carolina will resume allowing members of the public to attend Mass beginning Monday. Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone made the announcement in a letter earlier this month, with in-person Sunday services set to resume next weekend. Priests have been celebrating Mass privately, broadcasting services on the internet. Individual churches are communicating restrictions to…

DHEC: 113 new cases of COVID in SC, 1 more death

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —On Sunday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 113 new cases of COVID-19 and one more death. The death occurred in an elderly individual in Marion County. There are now 7,653 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state, and those who have died to 331. DHEC also announced new COVID-19 mobile testing clinics….

4 families affected by house fire in Fort Jackson

FILE Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Saturday night, there was a fire in Fort Jackson housing that affected a four-block of townhomes. According to a press release, all four families were moved to another post housing facility, and no family members were hurt. Two responding firefighters had minor burns that were treated, and they returned to duty. The cause of the…

SC launches ‘accelerateSC’ website as one stop shop for Coronavirus information

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you have questions, or if you are looking for information and about coronavirus resources in South Carolina, there’s a new website for South Carolinians. Governor Henry McMaster announced the launch of the initial phase of accelerate.sc.gov. The Governor and the SC Department of Administration have launched what they are calling a one-stop-shop website. accelerate sc website State…

Happy Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day Spending numbers

Happy Mother's Day!

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) –We all love our moms, but how much money are we spending on them? According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend an average $205 on Mother’s Day gifts and celebrations. Of course, it’s more than simple dollars and sense when it comes to our moms. What will Mom likely be getting? Card, Flowers and Gift…

Accident causes temporary closure Gervais St. at Milwood Ave

Courtesy: CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — According to a tweet by Columbia Police Department, an accident has temporarily closed Gervais Street at Milwood Ave. One person has been reportedly transported to a local hospital. No other information is available at this time, but stay with ABC Columbia as we keep you updated. Categories: Local News, News

3 arrested, charged in Pelion chop shop operation

According to a press release from Lexington County Sheriff's Department, three people have been taken into custody and are charged in connection to a chop shop operation in Pelion. 

From left to right: Crystal Black, Richard Davis Jr., Daniel McCarthy Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) — According to a press release from Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, three people have been taken into custody and are charged in connection to a chop shop operation in Pelion. Crystal Marie Black, 27, and Richard Wade Davis Jr., 33, are charged with three counts of…