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Mayor Steve Benjamin teams up with UofSC to welcome students back to campus

video urges students to take precautions to stay coronavirus free as they return to campus
ABC Columbia Staff,

UofSC/Twitter Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Students with the University of South Carolina are back after ending last semester early during the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic here in South Carolina. As they return to campus, and classes, Mayor Steve Benjamin and Dr. Bob Caslen release a video reminding students to take precautions to keep themselves COVID-19 free by continuing to…

Isaias Dominion
Local News, News

Dominion crews adjust to new COVID-19 procedures in preparation for Isaias

Crew members are wearing masks and washing hands and equipment more frequently
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –As Hurricane Isaias moves closer to the South Carolina coast Monday night, thousands of people could be at risk of losing their power. Even after adjusting procedures due to COVID-19 pandemic, Matt Long, a spokesperson for Dominion Energy said their crews are ready to safely tackle any outage. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, crew members will be…

W5 Red Cross Preps
Local News, News, State

Red Cross prepared for hurricane response even during COVID-19 pandemic

As Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in the state, Red Cross volunteers are ready.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — It’s the beginning of August and we’re already seeing our first hurricane of the season making landfall in South Carolina. This year, hurricane response and preparedness look different as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. But the American Red Cross of South Carolina is ready to respond to hurricanes in the state this season. “We work very closely…

Dhec Sun
ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News

DHEC: 1,105 new cases of Coronavirus and 11 additional deaths in SC

SCDHEC reports more than 1,000 coronavirus cases per day for nearly a month
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Monday, reported 1,105 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 11 additional deaths. Health officials say the total number of test results reported Sunday, to DHEC, was 7,257 and the percent positive was 15.2%. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 92,404 and confirmed…
Local News, Newberry, News

Man charged in fatal boating accident

Rob Dew,

Courtesy: Newberry Co. Newberry Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Officials with the Department of Natural Resources say a man is in custody following a fatal boating accident on the Broad River Saturday. Investigators say Dylan Steele is charged with felony BUI and two counts of no navigation lights after two people were killed in a collision involving three boats. Officials with the Department…

Hurricane Guide
Local News

Stay informed: SC EMD urges residents to check out the Hurricane Guide

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Emergency Management officials are urging coastal residents to take precautions as Isaias churns towards the coast Monday evening.  Forecasters say flooding, high wind gusts and storm surge are potential threats from Isaias. For information on preparing a Hurricane Kit, to possible evacuation routes, SC EMD says you can check out the resources in the 2020…

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Lexington, Local News, News, State

Cayce Police searching for cars following shooting

Rob Dew,

Courtesy:Cayce DPS Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)– The Cayce Department of Public Safety is asking for information about several cars that were seen on surveillance footage near the time of a deadly weekend shooting. Investigators say three people were shot and two were killed in the shooting on Allen St. early Sunday morning. If you have any information… submit a tip to…
Local News, News, Richland, State

Richland Co. deputies searching for missing teen

Rob Dew,

Source: RCSD Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Deputies with the Richland Co. Sheriff’s department are searching for a missing teen. Investigators say Jayden Miller was last seen at his home on Legion Dr. around 1am Saturday, August 1st. Officials say he has a medical condition that may endanger his life if he is not found quickly. According to deputies he may be…