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Test numbers up. New cases, percent positive remain down

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--More testing but the number of new cases and percentage of positive test remains low. According to numbers released by the Department of Health and Environmental Control Thursday afternoon of the 4,417 tests…

More tegu lizards spotted in SC

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources  is reporting more tegu sightings in South Carolina. The agency says there have been eight confirmed sightings of the black and white lizards since…

Deputies searching for missing teen

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington County deputies say they are trying to find a 16-year-old girl. investigators say Bella Pierce was last seen by family on July 20th when she left her home in…

Unemployment claims up slightly in SC

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--There was a slight increase in the number of people filing for unemployment insurance in South Carolina last week. Officials with the Department of Employment and Workforce say 5,113 people filed for first time benefits. That's up 91…

Outdoor concerts to be held at Gardens at Hampton-Preston

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Grab a blanket, a lawn chair, and your face covering and enjoy an evening with some light classical pieces performed by the South Carolina Philharmonic. the musical ensemble is partnering with Historic Columbia to put on…

Midlands teacher dies from COVID 19

Columbia, S.C. (AP)--A South Carolina third grade teacher who was last in her classroom less than two weeks ago has died from COVID-19. Officials with Richland School District 2 say 28-year-old Demi Bannister…

Fort Jackson, US Army update COVID-19 status

Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials at Fort Jackson say they are continuing to take precautions against COVID-19. A spokesperson for the base says while it is still under a Department of Defense directive and unable to provide specific COVID-19 case…

SC among states with most "financial distress"

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolinians are struggling to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to wallethub.com, South Carolina has the 7th most financial distress in the country. The survey was based on factors like the number of bankruptcy filings,…

Lexington Medical Center hosting Drive Thru COVID-19 testing today

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to get screened for Coronavirus?  Lexington Medical Center and DHEC are hosting a free COVID-19 testing at Brookland United Methodist Church, located at 541 Meeting Street in West Columbia. The drive thru testing is taking place today,…

Richland Co. 9th district seat heads to run-off

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) -- The specially called Democratic Primary for the Richland County Council District 9 seat is heading to a runoff. According to unofficial results none of the candidates…

Trump expands ban on new offshore drilling sites in Atlantic

JUPITER, FL (AP) - President Donald Trump is seeking to claim the mantle of environmental steward as he announces an expansion of a ban on offshore drilling and highlights conservation projects in Florida. But his administration has overturned or weakened…

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