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UofSC COVID-19 testing site closed due to staff shortage

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Officials at UofSCย  say coronavirus testing at Davis Field is cancelled due to a staffing shortage at the lab. Officials say they are postponing the saliva testing until additional resources are available. In the meantime, leaders say students…

Benedict College unveils women's business center

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- In a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Benedict college will launch its womenโ€™s business center. The college says the new business center will help small businesses owned…

Lottery claims center closes following COVID exposure

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The South Carolina Education Lotteryโ€™s claims center on Assembly St. in downtown Columbia closed Wednesday afternoon after an employee came in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.…

RCDP holding 'Drive-Thru Democracy Food Drive' on Labor Day

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Monday, the Richland County Democratic Party will be holding a Drive-Thru Democracy Food Drive. But it's also an opportunity for people to register to vote or learn more about absentee voting. โ€œWe canโ€™t sit out…

DHEC: 601 new cases of Coronavirus, 26 additional deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, reported Wednesday, 601 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 26 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 118,699 and confirmed deaths…

Former Richland Co. deputy charged with assault

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A former Richland County deputy has been arrested for an assault that was caught on camera. Investigators say Kyle Oliver faces a charge of third degree assault and battery for…

Midlands woman wins $200K in lottery

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A Columbia woman's retirement nest-egg got a boost last week. Lottery officials say she won $200,000 in the Palmetto Cash 5 game. The winner says she purchased the ticket at the…

City of West Columbia extends Face Mask Ordinance

WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Grab those face masks.ย  The City of West Columbia City has extended an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in certain places in the city. Council says the ordinance expires…

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on restaurant industry

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants across the state and nation have and are still taking a financial hit. As the pandemic continues, restaurant owners have also had…

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