Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — In a last minute press conference, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is instilling an immediate curfew as of 6 p.m. This is for the downtown and Vista areas of the city. The curfew will remain in effect through Monday, June 1. This is in response to the protests which have turned violent outside of Columbia Police Department…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — What began as a peaceful protest and demonstration to honor George Floyd has begun to turn into violence, according to ABC Columbia News Staff on scene. Columbia Police cars are being vandalized and set on fire. Multiple cars in the parking garage across from CPD headquarters have also been set on fire. The protest began this…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — In a press release from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, 266 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were announced Saturday, along with four additional deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 11,394 and those who have died to 487. Three of the deaths occurred…
(LEXINGTON, SC ) –If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus, some Midlands health officials are hosting a free event. Lexington Medical Center is partnering with DHEC to host free COVID-19 testing at White Knoll High School in Lexington County on Tuesday, June 2 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Hospital officials say the testing is open to everyone…
(CNN) — researchers are learning more about the risks cancer patients face if they become sick with covid-19. North American and European researchers who looked at data from 928 COVID-19 cases between the months of March and April say patients with advanced cancer were more than five times more likely to die from coronavirus. They also found that even if…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Those looking to get tested for Coronavirus have a chance this weekend at some community sites across the state. Prisma Health is hosting the free testing, in partnership with DHEC. PER PRISMA HEALTH Testing at the sites will be provided from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Harbison West Elementary School, 257 Crossbow Drive, Columbia…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), a majority of people who have died from the coronavirus in South Carolina said they had heart disease. DHEC says 40% of people who have tested positive for the coronavirus had some sort of heart disease. They also say 62% of people who have died…
Richland County deputies say two people have been arrested after both of them are accused of attempted murder.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — In the days after George Floyd passed away while getting arrested, Minneapolis has become center stage to protests calling for an end to police brutality. After Reverend Al Sharpton issued a nationwide call-to-action, Lawrence Nathaniel started planning a march in the heart of Columbia, set to take place Saturday morning. “I just want to see change…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Grab some change if you are headed Downtown Columbia. Full enforcement of parking meters will begin June 1, 2020. The details from the City are listed below. Per City of Columbia, press release: Beginning Monday June 1 – June 30, 2020 full enforcement will resume for paid on-street parking meters and pay stations. All City of Columbia…
