Newberry County deputies say they arrested one man and searching for another suspect for grand larceny on Friday.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– SC For Ed says it plans a Statewide Motor March Protest on Monday. According to organizers, they will push for virtual learning, until safe, as the school year begins. The drive will take a route that passes the Governor’s Mansion and the State House. Organizers are asking for participants to decorate their cars. The teacher organization says…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified three victims in an early Sunday morning accident. Coroner Watts says a 2004 Dodge Ram Crew Cab was northbound on Two Notch Road when it crashed into multiple trees coming to a stop on the edge of the wood line. All occupants were pronounced dead at the scene, say officials….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina is set to host a tax free weekend. The state’s annual Tax Free holiday is set for August 7-9, 2020. During the weekend, certain items will be exempt from the state’s six percent sales tax. You can purchase everything from pencils and pens to backpacks some clothing, even computers. But remember, not everything is tax…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday, announced 1,170 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 25 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 80,856 and confirmed deaths to 1,436. Health officials say as of Saturday a total of 700,464 tests have been conducted in the state. See…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Grab that mask and get creative! Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and the City of Columbia have launched the #MaskUpColumbiaSC, campaign. The Mayor says the new public education and social engagement campaign is meant to encourage all citizens to protect themselves from potential exposure to COVID-19 by wearing protective face masks. According to officials, the #MaskUpColumbiaSC challenge gives…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to get screened for Coronavirus, there are numerous testing sites across South Carolina. According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, they are working with community partners to set up free mobile testing clinics throughout the coming weeks. DHEC says there are are 102 mobile testing events scheduled through August…
(CNN) — NASA is planning to use some of the oldest aeronautic technology to do the most advanced study of the stars. This balloon which is as big as a football field will be used to lift a specialized telescope over Antarctica in 2023. it will circle the south pole for a month, and collect new data about the stars…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You can roll up your sleeve and help the American Red Cross with the blood shortage they are experiencing. The Red Cross is hosting a Blood Drive Sunday, July 26 from 10am-3pm at Brookland Baptist Church (1066 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia). The Blood Drive will be held inside the Banquet and Conference Center. It is being held…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Saturday, announced 74 new deaths and 1,368 new cases of Coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 79,674, and confirmed deaths to 1,412 statewide. Per DHEC, the reported deaths today range from 6/20/20 to 7/24/20. You can see the full report here: http://scdhec.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/COVID-Death-Summary_7-25-2020.pdf…
