The event also hoped to shed a light on anti-Semitism which has been on the rise.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – It is highly likely that the new COVID variant is in South Carolina, this is according to an infectious disease physician at Prisma Health. As of now there is no known cases of the new strain in the country. Prisma Health Infectious Disease Physician Helmut Albrecht says the recent U.S. travel restrictions can delay the virus…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– A lockdown Monday afternoon at White Knoll High School has been lifted. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, the lockdown was in place while a student was being sought. The student has been detained and the scene is secure, say deputies. In a letter to parents, the district said the lockdown was prompted after a report…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Here’s your look at Local Living. What better way to get into the holiday spirit than with Santa. Christmas has made its way into downtown Columbia at Publico’s Pop-up ‘Santa Pub.’ From floor to ceiling, the restaurant has life size cut-outs of your favorite Christmas characters, a special Christmas menu, and of course, a Christmas tree. Organizers say…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Monday DHEC reported 440 new cases of COVID-19 and 4 new deaths. DHEC says its normal to see lower case numbers over the holidays because fewer people get tested. State Health officials say there have been more than 917,000 positive cases of the virus since the Pandemic began. If you are looking to get a Coronavirus vaccine, DHEC…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–As many of you head online for Cyber Monday or holiday shopping, there are some warnings about scammers. Consumer experts have some tips to stay safe online. Storing credit card information on a site you frequent can be convenient, but also risky if there’s a data breach. Make sure there are reliability and privacy seals of approval on…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, a rabid raccoon found near Silver Creek Drive and Platinum Drive in Lexington exposed two dogs. DHEC says no people are known to have been exposed at this time. The two dogs will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act. According to…
CNN–It is a big day for online shoppers, Cyber Monday. Sales are expected to hit nearly 11.3 billion dollars. Some retail experts though believe supply chain issues may actually encourage more people to shop in brick and mortar stores instead of online this year. And this year Black Friday online sales were brisk say experts, hitting 8.9 billion dollars. Categories:…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Salvation Army’s familiar Red Kettles are up across town. You can find Red Kettles at over 60 locations across the Midlands. All of the money stays local and you can drop in a few dollars, change or even donate online Red Kettle donations: https://give-sw.salvationarmy.org/campaign/the-salvation-army-red-kettles-2021/c357930 Categories: Local News Tags: salvation army red kettle
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you’re headed to the mall for holiday shopping, you can stop by the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree. The tree is located near the JC Penney court at Columbiana Centre Mall. The trees are also located at Lexington area Starbucks. ABC Columbia is a proud to partner of the Salvation Army for the project. On the trees you’ll…
