COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Thursday is the ‘National Day of Prayer’. At a time when we are all struggling to deal with the Coronavirus, Thursday was certainly a day for many in the Midlands to lift hands up in prayer. At the South Carolina State House people gathered to bow their heads and observe the day. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Members of the Response subcommittee for Governor Henry McMaster’s task force to safely reopen the state’s economy met via conference call Thursday. The subcommittee spoke about drafting up guidelines for “close-contact” businesses like barbers, salons, and fitness centers, as well as various outdoor and indoor attractions. Some of the suggestions have come from other states, and include the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Thursday, announced 214 new cases of the coronavirus and 11 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 7,142 and those who have died to 316. PER DHEC: The number of new cases by county are listed…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland Co. deputies say they responded to AM Nail Bar Salon on Two Notch Rd. Wednesday afternoon after it was reported that it was open for business. Establishments like nail salons and other close-contact businesses are supposed to be closed under the governor’s current executive order. Upon arrival, deputies say the front door was locked but they…
Image courtesy Lex Rich 5 COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Class of 2020 in Lexington Richland School District Five will get a graduation ceremony. According to the District, they will hold in-person, outdoor graduation ceremonies in early June, implementing social distancing and other health measures for graduates and their guests. District officials say the graduations will be held at the district’s three high…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The coronavirus has put a strain on blood banks making the need for donors more crucial. Friday Dorn VA will hold a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross. The event takes place from 10am-4pm in the auditorium at the VA’s Garners Ferry Rd location. To make an appointment go www.redcrossblood.org and use Sponsor Code “SCVeterans,”…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–This is National Teacher Appreciation Week, and one Midlands school was not going to let the coronavirus keep them from showing their teachers a little love. Wednesday afternoon a drive through celebration was held at W.A. Perry Middle School. Teachers received gifts of appreciation as they drove through the parking lot. Teachers have been conducting their classes on-line…
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — A new bill designed to help deaf or those hard of hearing is now law. Governor McMaster signed the bill into law, earlier this year, it will help deaf and hard of hearing people in case they’re pulled over by law enforcement officers. The DMV Bill H 3357 was signed into law in March. “The…
Lexington County Coroner’s Office has released the cause of death of a man found on Lake Murray on Tuesday.
Jamel Bradley image ABC Columbia Richland Co. SC (WOLO) — A former Richland County deputy charged in November of 2019 with Criminal Sexual Conduct of the Third Degree involving a student at Spring Valley High School is now facing new charges officials say involves another student. According to Richland investigators, 40 year old Jamel Bradley who worked for the Department…
