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DHEC: 10 new deaths, 161 additional cases of the Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Thursday, announced 161 new cases of the coronavirus  and 10 additional deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 4,917 and those who have died to 150. ABC Columbia image Health officials say the deaths occurred in seven…

SC Air National Guard to perform hospital fly overs on Monday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for a flyover. F-16s fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing will salute the state’s medical professionals and first responders during a round-the-state flyover, Monday, April 27, say officials. According to a release from the Guard, The Swamp Fox pilots will flyover a number of hospitals throughout the state which…

Seniors get bags of ‘relief’ to help them out during the pandemic

Richland County Sheriff, County Coroner donated the bags with essentials during coronavirus outbreak

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — Richland County Coroner Gary Watts and Sheriff Leon Lott took to the street Wednesday to help seniors get some of the essential items they may need while they are home reducing their chances of being exposed to coronavirus (COVID-19). The County officials helped pass out “Senior Care Relief Bags . Each of the bags included…

Mayor Benjamin: “Data, not dates” will drive city’s response to COVID-19

City has issued series of curfews, "stay-at-home" order since the start of March

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says now is not the time to slow down the city’s approach towards fighting the coronavirus. He says city staff is looking at new ways to prevent the spread of the virus while enforcing social distancing guidelines. As of Wednesday, Richland County has the most confirmed cases of the coronavirus in South Carolina,…

Lexington Police looking for $20k bank fraud suspect

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – Lexington Police hope you can help find the person who recently got away with nearly $20,000 from a bank in Lexington. Wednesday night LPD released a photo of the person in question saying he was involved in a fraudulent transaction of nearly $20,000 at the Ameris Bank in Lexington on March 25. While we realize that…

Community DHEC says has high COVID-19 cases get layer of protection

Woman makes it her mission to donate masks to Columbia neighborhood get surgical masks during outbreak

Image: City of Columbia Columbia, SC (WOLO) — While the City of Columbia remains under a curfew in an attempt to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), health officials say some communities are still reporting rampant cases of COVID-19. One of those areas was given a donation to help give residents located in the 29203 area code an extra layer…