With recovery of last case, New Zealand has eradicated virus
New Zealand appears to have completely eradicated the coronavirus after health officials said the last known infected person had recovered.
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What you need to know before voting in the SC Primaries
SC Primaries are Tuesday June 9, from 8a-8pm
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Election Day is rapidly approaching and the South Carolina Election Commission wants to make sure voters don’t have to leave anything up to chance when it comes to knowing your options. Below is a complete list provided by SCElections Commission to answer possible questions you may have before you get to the polls Tuesday June 9….
Richland One to provide children with free summer meals
Starting Monday June 8, families will be able to pick up free summer meals for their children at eight Richland One school sites.
Victim identified in fatal collision on SC Highway 6 in Lexington
Lexington County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal collision on Sunday on S.C. Highway 6 in Lexington.
Memorial service set for fallen South Carolina K-9
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a memorial service for one of its K-9 officers. The memorial for Blue is set for Monday at the Wampee Conference Center in Pinopolis. The labrador retriever died May 26 after suffering a medical emergency during training. WCSC-TV reports Blue died with his handler by his side….
Federal investigation underway after suspicious water bottles found in Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — According to a press release from the Columbia Police Department, CPD is working with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and state and federal agencies as part of an investigation to determine the persons responsible for possessing suspicious looking water bottles during recent protests in downtown Columbia. In the area of Lincoln, Laurel and Richland Streets this weekend,…
DHEC: 390 new cases of COVID-19, 1 additional death
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 390 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 14,286 and those who have died to 546. The death occurred in an elderly individual from Darlington County. The number of new…
Few incumbents face primary challenges on S. Carolina ballot
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The COVID-19 pandemic and a lack of marquee races on either party’s ballot have left 2020 a quiet primary season in South Carolina. The only statewide primary Tuesday sees Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham seeking the nomination for a fourth term against three little known GOP challengers before perhaps his hardest reelection fight. All seven of…
DHEC: 512 new cases of COVID, 7 more deaths
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — According to press release from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, 512 new cases of coronavirus were announced Saturday with 7 additional deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 13,916 and those who have died to 545. Six of the deaths occurred in elderly…
Lexington Medical Center, DHEC to host free COVID-19 testing June 16
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)– If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, and Lexington Medical Center are hosting an event. The free testing is open to people who live in Cayce and West Columbia, say Health officials. Brookland Baptist Church, 1066 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. Tuesday, June 16 from 10:00…
