Norwegian lawmaker nominates President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
A Norwegian lawmaker said that he has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Middle East.
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Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Brookland United Methodist Church
You can get free COVID-19 testing at Brookland United Methodist Church today through a drive-thru on Meeting St.
U.S. Attorney’s office says more face federal charges in connection to riot
Two of the six face charges in Columbia, Charleston riots
(Associated Press) Officials with the U.S. Attorney’s Office say six people are facing federal charges for crimes committed during protests at the end of May, in Columbia and Charleston. Two of the 6 people face charges for incidents in Columbia. Authorities say Karlos Gibson-Brown will plead guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm for a riot-related incident….
Richland Co. 9th district seat heads to run-off
Richland County officials tell ABC Columbia Jonneika Farr and Jesica Mackey square off again in September
image courtesy Richland County Government Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — The specially called Democratic Primary for the Richland County Council District 9 seat is heading to a runoff. According to unofficial results none of the candidates were able to pull in the majority of the votes needed which means Jonneika Farr and Jesica Mackey are set to square off again…
2020 wacky weather trends continue
(ABC News) — 2020 has been quite a year– and weather wise that’s no different– from hurricanes in the tropics to major temperature changing out west– a firestorm and at least 76 wildfires— its just seems “so 2020” whitney wild has the latest on the record-breaking weather events wreaking havoc for millions. Categories: National News
Trump expands ban on new offshore drilling sites in Atlantic
JUPITER, FL (AP) – President Donald Trump is seeking to claim the mantle of environmental steward as he announces an expansion of a ban on offshore drilling and highlights conservation projects in Florida. But his administration has overturned or weakened numerous regulations meant to protect air and water quality and lands essential for imperiled species. Speaking Tuesday beside the Jupiter…
Preparing for flu season during the pandemic
As of Tuesday the United States has now passed 189 thousand COVID-19 cases
(CNN) — The U.S. is heading toward the start of fall and flu season. This comes as the country passes more than 189-thousand known COVID-19 related deaths. Health officials urging Americans to prepare for the upcoming flu season. John Lorinc reports. Categories: Health, National News
Active COVID-19 cases drop at UofSC; Caslen expects numbers to rise again
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The number of active cases has dropped on the campus of the University of South Carolina. Tuesday the university released updated numbers showing active total cases at 654. 640 of the cases are students. Since August 1, there have been 1,904 cases reported. While the week-to-week numbers dropped, saliva testing on campus had stopped last week…
Tips to ease parent’s anxiety as children begin remote learning
This school year looks different for many families across the Midlands, as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many schools to implement a virtual element to learning.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — This school year looks different for many families across the Midlands, as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many schools to implement a virtual element to learning. Teachers at the Cyber Academy of South Carolina (CASC) have some tips and advice for parents as they undergo a different kind of school year. “One thing that is really…
Local schools use creative methods to help students retain critical reading skills
The Brookings Institute says more students are likely to lose skills because of the pandemic than they would during summer break
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — As students start coming back to the classroom, some teachers are trying to help catch their students up to speed in critical reading skills. Some studies suggest students may have lost more knowledge during the pandemic than they would during summer vacation. The Brookings Institute says children across the country are more likely to lose some…
