Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO)– Officials at Fort Jackson say they are continuing to take precautions against COVID-19. A spokesperson for the base says while it is still under a Department of Defense directive and unable to provide specific COVID-19 case numbers, to date, Fort Jackson still has more recovered cases than active cases. According to a spokesperson for the Pentagon…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The 9/11 Remembrance Foundation will pay tribute to South Carolina First Responders and Military Service members on Friday. The “9/11 Morning of Remembrance” prelude starts at 8 a-m, with the program beginning at 8-40 a-m… At the Remembrance Memorial in the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on Lincoln Street. The program also marks the 9th Anniversary of the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 250 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 29 additional confirmed deaths. But health officials announced a low number of tests being reported Tuesday. DHEC says the total number of individual test results reported was 1,744 and the percent positive was 14.3%. DHEC says this brings the total number…
Photo: Matt Perron Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Wednesday morning members of Carolina Socialists and other students protested the university’s decision to open the campus during the COVID-19 pandemic. A couple dozen students gathered on the Horseshoe for a demonstration before marching to the president’s house where they held a “die-in” where students laid on the ground to represent those who have died…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–South Carolinians are struggling to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to wallethub.com, South Carolina has the 7th most financial distress in the country. The survey was based on factors like the number of bankruptcy filings, those in need of loans, and change in credit scores. Louisiana had the most, while Vermont had the least according…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — As schools across the state start back up, thousands of South Carolina students are still without internet access. To bridge the digital divide, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced a $1.3 million investment towards bringing these students lessons through a technique called “data-casting.” Through a technique used for public safety when radio signals are jammed, up to…
Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)–The Sumter County Coroner’s Office says DHEC made a mistake when reporting a child death this week. Coroner Robbie Baker says his office was not made aware of the child death reported Monday as is usually the case. After further review and speaking with DHEC Baker says the pediatric death was reported incorrectly and the individual that…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Looking to get screened for Coronavirus? Lexington Medical Center and DHEC are hosting a free COVID-19 testing at Brookland United Methodist Church, located at 541 Meeting Street in West Columbia. The drive thru testing is taking place today, Wednesday, September 9, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Officials say you do not need to have symptoms and…
Richland County deputies need your help to find a man accused of robbing a Circle K store last month on Clemson Road.
Columbia Police say no one was injured in a two vehicle collision at Gervais Street and Lincoln Street this morning.
