COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Gov. Henry McMaster, along with public health officials in the State House Tuesday afternoon, rolled out new guidelines that will allow some nursing homes to have limited, outdoor visitation with families. In a release, the state’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) said a facility’s ability to allow visitation depends on a number of factors, including…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–There are now more ways to get tested for the Coronavirus. CVS Health and Benedict College announced they will offer rapid COVID-19 testing site on the campus. Officials say the testing at Benedict College will be located at 1903 Two Notch Road. It will be open to the public by appointment. Patients will need to pre-register in advance…
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)–Lexington County Deputies say a Gilbert man is behind bars, accused of sexually assaulting a female child at a gathering. Deputies say 24 year old Jose Perez, is charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor and kidnapping, according to arrest warrants. According to Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon , “Based on information gathered during their investigation,…
Several game times and television networks have been announced for South Carolina Football, the Southeastern Conference announced today.
Courtesy: City of Columbia Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– City of Columbia officials say they distributed close to 12,000 free meals to area children of families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. The meals were distributed between August 10th and August 28th by the Department of Parks and Recreation, faith-based organizations, and the USDA. The city also distributed backpacks and school supplies….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Two Midlands area BI-LO stores will soon become Lowes Foods. The parent company of Lowes Foods announced Tuesday it has signed an agreement to purchase two BI-LO grocery stores in Columbia and convert them to Lowes Foods. The BI-LO stores impacted are at 120 Forum Drive in Columbia and 1419 Chapin Road in Lexington County, say officials….
(ABC Columbia) Gov. McMaster announces new executive order COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Out of the State House this Tuesday, Governor Henry McMaster is set to make an announcement regarding Nursing Home Visitation. In a release from the Governor’s office, it says McMaster will hold a media briefing with DHEC officials to announce guidelines for nursing home visitation to resume. The announcement…
Gucci Mane and Foogiano are named in a wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of a woman who was fatally shot in a Greenville nightclub.
Monday was the first day back to the books for several midlands school districts. Lexington One and Three, Richland One and Two, and Saluda county schools all starting class today. Richland Two started what the district is calling “phase one” by having virtual school through R2 E-School and E-Learning options. Meanwhile Clarendon Three, Kershaw County, Lee County, Lexington Two, and…
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one victim has died weeks after a collision on SC Highway 34 on August 7.
