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DHEC: 1,265 new cases and 21 additional Coronavirus deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Friday, reported 1,265 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 21 new deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 97,554, and confirmed deaths to 1,883. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. As of Thursday,  a total of 824,500…

Richland Co. Councilman Calvin “Chip” Jackson passes away

Photo: Provided by Richland Co. Richland Co. S.C. (WOLO)–Friday Richland Co. officials announced the passing of Calvin “Chip” Jackson of Dist. 9. The county released this statement on his passing, “Councilman Jackson, a thoughtful and valued member of our Body, led the Transportation Penny Ad Hoc Committee through very difficult times and our Economic Development Committee to great successes. Councilman…

Deputies: Suspect stole car with toddler inside

Source:RCSD Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland Co. deputies are searching for a man who they say stole a car and got more than he bargained for. Investigators say just before 7pm on July 21st they responded to reports of a stolen car from the BP gas station on Broad River Rd. According to deputies, the car’s owner parked his car outside…

Columbia to ring in the new year virtually

Courtesy:FHNY Photo: Jeff Blake Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– We’re all eager to see 2021 get here, but don’t plan on ringing in the new year in downtown Columbia. Organizers say this year’s Famously Hot New Year’s celebration will be virtual, although final details have not yet been determined. “Although the concept of the event may shift, it will still be focused…

Columbia Animal Services to waive adoption fees for Clear the Shelter event

August 14, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you looking for a furry friend? As part of the Clear The Shelters event, Columbia Animal Services says they will be waiving all adoption fees on August 14, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are some things you need to know, due to COVID-19 restrictions. Columbia Animal Services says they have maximum capacity of…

Fundraiser underway for deputy badly injured in crash

Courtesy: Serve and Connect Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–A local non-profit is asking for your help getting a deputy back on his feet. A spokesperson for Serve and Connect says on July 27th while responding to a report of a suicidal person, a car struck Deputy Cameron Cain’s Tahoe on Meadowfield Rd. Officials say Deputy Cain suffered injuries to his neck…

Dominion Energy to perform tree trimming in several Columbia neighborhoods

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)– Residents in several downtown neighborhoods,  including the Bradley Community and Lake Katherine, will see tree trimming activities over the next two weeks. According to Dominion Energy, they will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods: Bradley Community Council Rochelle Heights/ Victory Garden Grove Park Neighborhood Association Bradley Community Council Druid Hills Neighborhood Association…