COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — As the coronavirus has caused massive changes to life in South Carolina, one thing is proceeding as scheduled — the deadline for political candidates to be on the ballot for the 2020 primaries and November election. But as filing ends Monday, there is uncertainty whether the Democratic and Republican primaries scheduled for June 9 will happen…
(Claudio Furlan/LaPresse via AP) COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina state prison officials say two employees have tested positive for the coronavirus in South Carolina, but no inmates have been confirmed with the illness. The employees have been in isolation for nearly two weeks. Early Sunday also brought another local stay-at-home order into effect. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin went ahead…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)— The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced one additional death related to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus and 113 new cases on Sunday. This brings the state’s total number of deaths to 16. The patient was an elderly individual from Horry County who had underlying health conditions. “Today’s announcement is a solemn reminder of…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– All of South Carolina’s State Parks are now closed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. According to officials, state parks will be closed from March 28- April 30, 2020. However, any visitors who are currently at campsites or cabins can remain on site through the duration of their reservation, as long as they practice social distancing….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says the city’s ‘Stay Home’ ordinance will be enforced. Saturday, just before the ordinance set to take effect, the Mayor released the following statement: “The Emergency Stay Home/Stay Safe Order for the City of Columbia will take effect at 12:01 AM Sunday morning and will be enforced along with the Governor’s Executive Orders accordingly….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s governor is aiming to protect first responders during the new coronavirus outbreak, ordering that anyone calling 911 be asked if anyone near them is symptomatic for COVID-19. Gov. Henry McMaster required in an executive order Saturday that 911 emergency dispatchers must ask anyone requesting calls for service whether they or anyone at their location…
FILE Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO) — Richland Co. deputies are investigating a fatal shooting after an attempted break-in at a home on the 500 block of Great North Road. On Saturday, officials were called to the home in reference to a break-in in progress. When they arrived, officials found a male on the driveway who had been shot in the…
Lexington Co. Sheriff’s Department Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) — Two teens from Gaston are now in custody and charged in connection to a fatal shooting Friday night. According to a press release sent by the Lexington Co. Sheriff’s Department, Daniel Jones, 18 and Christopher Shumpert, 19, are charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Leaders of several South Carolina cities on Saturday said they were defying Gov. Henry McMaster’s opposition to stay-at-home orders and Attorney General Alan Wilson’s opinion that only McMaster can issue such measures. The moves came as the state announced two new COVID-19 deaths, bringing its total to 15. The total number of cases of the new…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is announcing two more deaths due to COVID-19. Both were elderly patients with underlying health conditions. One was a resident of Richland County, the other was from Horry County. “Our sincere sympathies are with the family and friends of these individuals as well as the family…
