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CPD: Officer suspended after repeating racial slur

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia Police Department officials say a Veteran officer has been suspended without pay. According to officials, around 11:00 p.m. Saturday, August 29, a Sergeant assigned to patrol Five Points entered the business Bar None and found several violations of the Governor’s Executive Order to stop the service and consumption of alcohol. Police say while Sergeant Chad Walker, a…

ABC celebrates life, legacy of Chadwick Boseman with Sunday Special

ABC — South Carolina native and actor Chadwick Boseman will be remembered Sunday night in a special on ABC. Tonight, the ABC Network announces it will celebrate the legacy of Boseman with a special presentation of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther. ABC provided image Boseman The movie will bevfollowed by the ABC News Special: Chadwick Boseman – A Tribute for a…

Flags at State House lowered to half-staff in memory of SC native Chadwick Boseman

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Flags at the State House are flying at Half Staff Sunday in honor of South Carolina native, actor, Chadwick Boseman.  Governor Henry McMaster says he ordered the flags to be lowered to honor the life, contributions and memory of a truly extraordinary son of South Carolina, Chadwick Boseman.  “I have ordered the flags atop the Statehouse to…

SC Health officials say there are more than 200 Mobile Coronavirus test sites

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State Health officials continue to add Coronavirus testing sites across South Carolina. LEX MED DHEC COVID drive thru testing DHEC says testing for COVID-19 is essential because it helps identify people who are infected with the virus, whether or not they have symptoms, so they can isolate themselves and keep those around them from becoming infected, especially…

Gas Prices on the rise in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Gas prices are on the rise in the Midlands. According to Gas Buddy, prices at the pump have risen a more than a nickel over the last week. Drivers are now paying a $1.88 a gallon in Columbia. According to GasBuddy, that’s nearly 4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average is $2.18…

DHEC: cases in SC rise to 1,250, 42 additional COVID-19 deaths

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– Coronavirus cases in South Carolina rose Saturday. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Saturday,  reported 1,250 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 42 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 115,661, and confirmed deaths to 2,563. Health officials say the total number of individual test results…

Governor orders flags at half staff in memory of Chadwick Boseman

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has ordered flags at the State House to be lowered to half staff Sunday in memory of Chadwick Boseman. Courtesy : Chadwick Boseman official Twitter account  Mcmaster says the flags will be lowered to honor the life, contributions and memory of a truly extraordinary son of South Carolina, Chadwick Boseman.  “I have…

DHEC: Data shows that Masks Work

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Wear that mask. Data released by DHEC points to mask ordinances working. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says areas that implemented mask ordinances had a more than 44% decline in cases, compared to those without. DHEC physician  Dr. Brannon Traxler says “Wearing a mask every day in public is critical, however, not all…

New “Safe Baby Court” program coming to Columbia

The program looks to put children in nurturing environments while giving parents resources to make their homes a better place

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –A new program aiming to help young parents who have been charged with abuse and neglect is coming to Richland County. The “Safe Baby Court” program looks to have these parents work with community members to get the help they need, all while their young children are temporarily in foster care.  Kerrie Schnake with the South Carolina…

DHEC hosting more than 250 mobile Coronavirus test sites in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking to get tested? State Health officials say there are even more ways for you to get screened over the next few months. DHEC COVID drive thru testing The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says there are more than 250 mobile testing events scheduled through October 17, with new testing events added regularly. To…