Suspect wanted for breaking into Lugoff-Elgin High School
Kershaw County deputies say they are looking for a suspect accused of burglarizing Lugoff-Elgin High School on Sunday.
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City of Columbia begins free mask distribution Monday
Columbia is offering 2 free masks per person, 5 for an entire family to city residents
The City of Columbia is offering residents free masks today to protect people against the spread of COVID-19.
Soda City Market reopens with new measures amid Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)_- You can once again take a stroll through the Soda City Market. The popular event in Downtown Columbia, on Saturday mornings, returned for the first time this weekend, since the pandemic. The Soda City market re-opened on Main Street. Of course, new measures were implemented, the event included social distancing, new spacing of vendors and masks. Organizers…
Coronavirus cases in SC continue to surge, DHEC: 1,366 new cases
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Sunday, announced 1,366 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and five additional deaths. DHEC says there are currently 954 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 33,221,…
DHEC urges residents to wear masks and social distance as Coronavirus cases surge
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State health officials are sharing ways you can ‘help stop the spread’ of the coronavirus. DHEC is recommending that everyone do the following: Practicing social distancing Wearing a mask in public Avoiding group gatherings Regularly washing your hands Staying home if sick According to DHEC, evidence is increasing about the high rates of infection in people who…
Richland Library expands limited services to several pick up windows
All Customers Can Request, Pick up and Return Materials at certain pick up windows
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Good news for book lovers. While the Richland Library locations remain closed, the library says it will begin allowing customers to pick up items, they had on hold, at several library pick up windows. Customers can also request new materials over the phone and online. Now you can get hold or request items from 3pm – 6…
City of Columbia to offer free masks at area locations
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Now that the City of Columbia is requiring masks, city officials are giving out free face coverings. The City says it will offer free masks to citizens at several locations, while supplies last. According to officials, they will hand out two masks per person or five masks per family. Masks will be distributed on a first-come, first-served…
DHEC reports single day record 1,599 cases of COVID-19 in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Saturday, announced 1,599 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 15 additional deaths. DHEC says there are currently 908 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. Health officials say this brings the total number of people confirmed cases to 31,850, and…
DHEC hosting more free mobile Coronavirus test sites across SC
LEX MED DHEC COVID drive thru testing COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus, DHEC is hosting numerous mobile testing sites with the help of community partners. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is hosting free mobile sites across the state and in the Midlands. According to DHEC, there are 60 mobile…
City of Columbia now requiring people to wear masks in public
Columbia is now the second city in the state requiring people to wear masks if they're out in public
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Columbia is now the second city in the state requiring people to wear masks if they’re out in public. Columbia City Council members voted during a specially called meeting Tuesday. “This is not a perfect solution. It’s a move and a thoughtful step in the right direction that continues to guide us to our true north….
