COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The U.S. Surgeon General visited Columbia Saturday to help kick off the expansion of Coronavirus testing in Columbia. Officials with DHEC, along with Governor Henry McMaster and UofSC and City of Columbia were on hand for the event to kick off the ‘Surge’ testing. U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Jerome Adams was on hand to help announce…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Lexington Police say they are investigating a suspicious death. Lexington Police investigating suspicious death courtesy Lexington Police According to detectives, Saturday around 1:20 p.m., officers were dispatched to Hickory Hill mobile home park, located at 142 Industrial Blvd., regarding a woman who was found dead inside of her residence. Police say an investigation is underway to determine…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Make sure you have your mask. The City of Columbia extended its’ mask ordinance for another sixty days. The previous emergency ordinance was set to expire on October 4, 2020 but will now last for another 61 days. The council also agreed to further suspend the normal operating procedure of city council and city boards and commissions…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Saturday 706 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 9 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 134,052 and confirmed deaths to 3,017. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. Health officials say the total…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is reacting to the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Mcmaster tweeted Saturday morning that Ginsburg was a guiding inspiration for many Americans. McMaster reacts to Ginsburg death in tweet: ‘Justice Ginsburg is a guiding inspiration for many Americans. There is no doubt that her determination and tenacity will continue to inspire future…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO)– President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. flags at half staff in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg died Friday night at the age of 87. According to a statement from the President, all flags at the White House, all public buildings and grounds and military bases throughout the country are to be flown at half-staff until…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Thursday DHEC, Governor Henry McMaster, the City of Columbia, and the University of South Carolina announced the launch of an expansive multi-day testing initiative. The free testing will begin Saturday September 19, 2020 The drive through testing sites will be held at various locations including, Founders Park and at MLK park on Greene street. Below is…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — One of the Midland’s longest-running pizza places is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Over the last three decades, Village Idiot Pizza has served thousands of customers at their three Columbia locations, including their flagship location in Five Points. With some dough, cheese, and Marinara sauce, Brian Glynn and his wife Kelly have found the ingredients to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – As news spread of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing Friday night, local, state and national leaders representing South Carolina have responded to the news of her death. The Supreme Court of the United States announced Friday that Justice Ginsburg died from complications from metastatic cancer of the pancreas. While I had many differences with her on…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Friday morning, the Columbia Urban League announced the first ever Black Voter Day. The organization says the purpose of this day is to help black citizens against voter suppression and ensure that their vote counts in the upcoming election. The group says long lines, poll worker shortages and lack of access for disabled voters are all forms…
