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Funeral held for unclaimed veterans Friday morning

A funeral for unclaimed veterans who died in Lexington County was held Friday morning. The funeral took place at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Those remembered were U.S. Army veterans Alan Bedell, Cephus Grate Jr. and Ricky Willie.

Richland County Councilwoman holds mask giveaway Friday

Richland County Councilwoman Chakisse Newton held a mask giveaway this afternoon as part of the new mask mandate set by the City of Columbia to end the spread of COVID-19. The city says they plan to schedule more free masks giveaways in the future.

CPD looking for missing man

The Columbia Police Department says they are looking for an adult man who left a local hospital at approximately 4 a.m. Friday morning. Officials say 42-year-old Douglas Vaughn was reported missing by his family. Police say due to his medical condition, his family is concerned for his safety and well-being.

Fort Jackson soldier injured in training dies

Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO)--Fort Jackson officials say an 18-year-old soldier died after being injured during training. Officials say the soldier from California suffered a fatal injury yesterday while training at a rifle range. A base…

DHEC releases updated COVID 19 case numbers for SC

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Friday afternoon DHEC announced 953 new confirmed cases of COVID 19. According to the agency, of the more than 7,000 test results reported Thursday 13.2% were positive. DHEC also announced 15 confirmed deaths related to the virus. So…

SCSU announces plans for spring semester

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- Friday South Carolina State University announced its plans for the spring semester. According to a university spokesperson, Students will begin classes remotely on January 4th of 2021. A limited number of students will return to campus on…

Richland County Council continues series of mask giveaways

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- Richland County Council continues their series of mask giveaways in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Friday November 6, Councilwoman Chakisse Newton is holding two mask giveaways in Lower Richland. This has been…

City of Columbia extends mask ordinance, expands order to include some outdoor spaces

On Thursday, Mayor Steve Benjamin and the Columbia City Council voted unanimously to extend the city's ordinance requiring face coverings as well as extending the temporary suspension of city council, board and commission meetings. The city's previous order was set to expire on November 15, but the new order extends it through January 5, 2021. 

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