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3,667 new coronavirus cases, 48 deaths in SC Sunday

COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, DHEC reported 3,667 new cases of Covid-19 in South Carolina, and 48 new confirmed deaths. The total number of cases in our state is now at 323,855 and 5,315 total deaths. Of the 12,821 most recent Covid-19 tests taken, DHEC says 28.6% positive. Categories: Local News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19 testing, DHEC

Prisma Health restricting visitation due to increase in Coronavirus cases across SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Prisma Health has placed restrictions on patient visitation. On Friday, Prisma announced the move, which is in effect now. Prisma officials say it is due to growing Coronavirus cases across South Carolina. According to a release, broad visitation will be paused but Prisma says they will work to keep families connected through other means, such as virtual…

DHEC reports 4,576 new cases of Covid-19, 52 new deaths Saturday

COLOMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, January 9th, DHEC reported 4,576 new cases of covid-19. 52 more South Carolinians have died. Of the 15,046 most recent tests given, 30.4% were reported positive. Since the pandemic began, South Carolina has reported 320,105 positive coronavirus cases, and 5,267 deaths. Categories: Local News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, DHEC

Grab a bite! It’s Restaurant Week

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to grab a bite this weekend, you can check out ‘Restaurant Week’. The event gives you a chance to sample all the different menus right here in the Midlands, try specials and get discounts at participating restaurants. Many of the restaurants have online ordering and take out availability. To see a list of…

Some stimulus checks may be stalled because of glitch

IRS is working to re-direct payments for those still waiting on those payments

(CNN) — Millions of Americans may have to wait a little longer to get their hands on their stimulus payments from the federal government.The reason, a distribution glitch. The delay has many people wondering how ling they’ll have to wait to receive the money. Mandy Gaither has more on how to check the status of those long awaited payments. Categories:…

DHEC hosting numerous free Coronavirus testing sites across SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is urging people to get tested for Coronavirus. DHEC has set up numerous testing sites across the State. These sites are located at various locations, and many are free. To check testing sites from DHEC,  click here: https://scdhec.gov/covid19/covid-19-testing-locations Categories: ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News Tags:…

Deputies investigating shooting after two victims flagged down help

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -Two people were injured in a shooting Friday afternoon in Richland County. According to the Sheriff’s Office, it happened around 2:30 p.m. on Green Springs Drive. Deputies arrived on scene and found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. The men had flagged down medical help and were being treated for their injuries. Both were transported to the…