DHEC Logo Columbia,SC ( WOLO)— Since cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) began spread here in South Carolina, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has made weekly press briefings, and daily updates on their website to keep the public aware of the number of cases, and deaths throughout the state. Beginning next week, DHEC plans to give specifics on the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Tonight Governor Henry McMaster’s order to allow certain retailers to reopen is now in effect. That means certain stores previously deemed non-essential like department stores, furniture stores, florists, bookstores, and craft stores can now open. Our ABC Columbia crews were out in Harbison, there, some stores including Michaels crafts were open. But if you’re ready to head out, keep…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Harvest Hope Food Bank says it has seen record numbers of people in its emergency pantry curbside distribution lines. Now the food bank has called in the South Carolina National Guard to help. A total of 35 soldiers will report daily to all three Harvest hope locations in Columbia, Florence, and Greenville. The guard members will help…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) (video CNN)– Employees at Kroger stores in South Carolina will now be wearing masks. In a release, the Kroger Atlanta Division, says it is adding the new safety measures to help protect associates, including mandatory facial mask requirements. The company says it has a supply of surgical masks in stock for associates to use. “Without a doubt,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Tuesday, announced 172 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 11 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 4,608 and those who have died to 135. ABC Columbia image According to health officials, the deaths occurred in…
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Across the country, workers who provide essential services for people with intellectual disabilities continue to do so during the pandemic. But they’re not being included in financial distributions or receiving any help to get Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This can put both providers and recipients at risk. United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina provides housing…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Two women killed in a Monday night shooting in lower Richland have been identified by the coroner. Sarah Mae Richbow, 76, and Kiara Richbow, 28, both died from gunshot wounds to the upper body. Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies found the two women shot after responding to a home in the 2500 block of S. Partridge Circle…
Clarendon County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a two-vehicle fatal collision on South Carolina Highway 527 Monday.
South Carolina Forestry Commission officials say they will lift the statewide burn ban this morning at 6 o’clock.
Columbia Police Department says one woman is hurt after a shooting Monday night on the 500 block of Aspinwall Road.
