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Former NFL, Lower Richland HS football player killed in motorcycle accident

Richland Co, S.C. (WOLO)– The Richland Co. Coroner’s office says a former professional football player was killed in a motorcycle accident Thursday night in the Northeast. Troopers say David Patten was killed when his motorcycle went left of center and struck a Chevrolet sedan at the intersection of Clemson and Old Clemson Rd. at 9:30 Thursday evening. According to the…

Richland Co. deputies respond to incident at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center

Photo:Rich Wandover Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Friday morning the Richland County Sheriff’s Department was called to assist in an incident at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. Sheriff Leon Lott says two officers were injured after they were attacked by several detainees in one of the detention center’s pods. Lott says there were 50 inmates in the pod and they are working…

Police presence at Richland County Detention Center

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Law enforcement and EMS are on the scene in Richland County at the Detention Center. There is little information as to why there is a heavy Police presence. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is set to speak to the media at 10:30 a.m. ABC Columbia News has a crew on scene and will bring you information as…

For the Health of It: Combating Covid Fatigue

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss how a PT/OT can help with fatigue caused by Covid 19

  LEXIGNTON SC (WOLO) It is no secret that Covid- 19 related fatigue is affecting many people and their ability to perform their day to day life duties.  CORA Health’s Hima Dalal says that many patients that have had the coronavirus disease in 2019 continue to have long lasting physical and neuropsychological impairment which may require rehab.  Patients usually show…

Study shows new record high for child COVID-19 hospitalizations

What parents can do to better protect their children as COVID cases continue to surge

(CNN) —  A new record high for child COVID-19 hospitalizations. As more students return to school for the first time in a year, some districts are closing schools following deaths and a spike in cases. Emily Schmidt has a closer look at the concerning numbers and what parents can to do protect their children. Categories: National News, News

Interstate 26 expansion plans sped up to alleviate congestion

$360 million from President Biden's 'American Rescue Plan Act will pay for project

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina drivers could soon see some relief on one of our state’s busiest interstates. Thursday, Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced plans to speed up the widening of interstate-26 spanning from Columbia to Charleston within the next 3 to 4 years. Governor McMaster says they’ll use more than $360-million dollars…

Lexington Two to require masks at all schools starting Friday

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – Lexington School District Two has approved an immediate emergency mask mandate for all of its schools starting immediately. Students, staff and visitors will be required to wear a mask. The Board of Trustees approved the measure by a 5-2 vote during a special called board meeting Thursday. According to the district, more than 2,000 Lexington Two…