Dr. Traxler says the state has seen a slight uptick in vaccination rates compared to the summer months, but says more progress needs to be made.
In just the first week of school, Lexington One School District saw more than 300 COVID cases. This number is more than in any week in the previous school year.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Get ready for a Fall Fest. On Thursday, September 16th more than 20 local restaurants and chefs are serving up some of their delicious favorites in Sumter at Swan Lake Iris Gardens. The adult only event runs from 6pm to 8:30pm. Tickets are on sale now for $35 but limited tickets will be available at the gate for…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia has passed an emergency mask ordinance. The City Council held an emergency meeting Wednesday on the measure. According to the City, the ordinance, which goes into effect immediately requires mask in all buildings open to the general public. Masks will be required for everyone ages 5 and over. Violators could face fines of…
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The West Columbia City Council approved an emergency mask mandate Wednesday. The Council convened Wednesday afternoon to approve the mandate, which requires masks in all buildings open to the general public. Violators could face fines of up to $25. The ordinance goes into effect Friday, September 10 at 6am. Categories: Lexington, Local News Tags: West Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Wednesday, DHEC reported 2,997 new cases of COVID-19 and 25 new deaths. Health officials say that brings the state’s total number of cases in South Carolina to 776,342. The total number of deaths from COVID-19 in our state is just under 11,000. DHEC is urging anyone who is eligible to get vaccinated. You can find a location…
Sam JohnsonSource: @SamPJohnson – Twitter Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Mayor Steve Benjamin says he is endorsing his former assistant as his replacement. Wednesday morning Mayor Benjamin announced his support for Mayoral Candidate Sam Johnson. Benjamin says he sees a lot of overlap between Johnson’s ideas and and things he has pursued over the past several years. Johnson previously served as Benjamin’s…
ABC Columbia image COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Prices at the pump are down in the Midlands. According to GasBuddy, prices have dropped 3.2 cents per gallon over the last week. Drivers in Columbia are paying an average of $2.75 a gallon. The national average for gasoline has also fallen, down 2.2 cents per gallon, says Gasbuddy. The National average stands at $3.12…
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)–The City of Cayce has issued an emergency mask mandate. At Tuesday evening’s city council meeting council members unanimously adopted an emergency face covering ordinance. Officials say the mandate was put in place after Lexington Medical Center sent a letter to the city saying its ability to provide the best health care services was in peril due to…
“We can do better,” said Mayor Steve Benjamin. “We must do better. We have to work together.”
