Columbia Police investigating a shooting that injured two on Candi Lane
Columbia Police say they are investigating a shooting that injured two men on Monday, May 4th, 2020. Authorities say it happened on Candi Lane
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18-year-old killed in UTV crash on Ft. Wagner Road in Fairfield
The Fairfield County Coroner’s Office has identified a teenager that died in a UTV accident over the weekend.
FEMA funds ‘Crisis Counseling’ program to help communities cope
With the COVID-19 pandemic, Mental Health month kicks off in perfect time to help those suffering with anxeity, stress
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants to make sure resident in South Carolina have access to counseling made possible by federal funding. During the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials say they are seeing more people who are trying to find ways to cope with stress and anxiety. Back on April 30, President Trump made a disaster…
New data shows higher death rates among Americans than first predicted
Influencial coronavirus model suggests could be 134 thousands Americans could die by Auguest 1
(CNN) — New numbers released nu an influencial coronavirus model suggests that the number of Americans that could die as a result of COVID-19 could be higher than initially thought. The new data shows that 134 Americans could fall victim to the fast spreading virus by August 1st, 2020. The new data comes from the Institute for Health Metrics and…
S.C. restaurants start offering outdoor dining following Governor’s order
Some restaurants owners say it's best to have a cautious approach in serving customers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Monday marked the first day in more than a month that people could go out of their homes and have a sit-down meal at a restaurant. On Friday, Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) lifted his “work or home” order and allowed restaurants the option to have outdoor dining again. For Saluda’s owner Steve Cook, having a stretch of…
Aiken teen, 13, prepares to graduate high school while already enrolled in college
Like high school seniors everywhere, one senior in Aiken won't be having a typical graduation and celebration this year because of the pandemic.
Aiken, S.C. (WOLO) — Like high school seniors everywhere, one senior in Aiken won’t be having a typical graduation and celebration this year because of the pandemic. But this student is anything but typical. In fact, Caitlin Shirey’s been dual-enrolled in college, and she’s only 13. “She started multiplying at 5, and doing algebraic equations at 6,” said Elizabeth Shirey,…
Midlands Gives Online Fundraising hoping to help local non profits
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The time for you to give back to Midlands Non Profits is almost here The Fifth annual ‘Midlands Gives’ kicks off Tuesday, May 5 with 18 hours of online giving. The online fundraiser helps support over 400 non-profit groups across eleven counties in the Midlands. Due to the Coronavirus, many organizations are in greater need of your…
Gas Prices still down, but could rise soon with reopenings
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prices at the pump are still going down. According to GasBuddy gas prices dropped 6 cents a gallon in the past week. Drivers in Columbia are paying an average of $1.43 a gallon. Gas prices in Columbia are 10 cents cheaper than a month ago. The national average has actually jumped to a $1.75 a gallon, according…
DHEC: 8 additional deaths, 135 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Monday, announced 135 new cases of the coronavirus and 8 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 6,757 and those who have died to 283. Health officials say six of those deaths occurred in elderly individuals…
Seven counties designated for individual federal assistance
(ABC Columbia) Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Assistance is available for those who experienced damage following the storms and tornadoes on April 12th and 13th. FEMA says residents of Aiken, Colleton, Hampton, Marlboro, Oconee, Orangeburg and Pickens counties are now eligible for federal disaster assistance. The agency provided the following to assist in applying; You can register for assistance in one of…
