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DHEC updates recommendations for Coronavirus testing in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ย ย State Health officials have announced what they are calling updated recommendations for COVID-19 testing. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says it is encouraging anyone who would like to…

DHEC: 1,019 new Coronavirus cases in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Sunday 1,019 new confirmed cases of coronavirus andย 11 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 116,697 and confirmed deaths to…

CPD: Officer suspended after repeating racial slur

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia Police Department officials say a Veteran officer has been suspended without pay. According to officials, around 11:00 p.m. Saturday, August 29, a Sergeant assigned to patrol Five Points entered the business Bar None and found several violations…

Gas Prices on the rise in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Gas prices are on the rise in the Midlands. According to Gas Buddy, prices at the pump have risen a more than a nickel over the last week. Drivers are…

DHEC: cases in SC rise to 1,250, 42 additional COVID-19 deaths

COLUMBIA,ย  SC (WOLO)-- Coronavirus cases in South Carolina rose Saturday. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Saturday,ย  reported 1,250 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 42 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number…

DHEC: Data shows that Masks Work

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Wear that mask. Data released by DHEC points to mask ordinances working. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says areas that implemented mask ordinances had a more than…

New "Safe Baby Court" program coming to Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --A new program aiming to help young parents who have been charged with abuse and neglect is coming to Richland County. The โ€œSafe Baby Courtโ€ program looks to have these…

Protests, marches held in downtown Columbia

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Friday, protesters took to the streets of downtown Columbia, marking the 57th anniversary of the Walk on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his 'I Have a Dream' speech. Black Lives Matter South Carolina…

Tree trimming set for some Columbia Neighborhoods over next two weeks

COLUMBIA,ย  SC ( WOLO)-- Some City of Columbia neighborhoods will have Tree Trimming activities over the next two weeks. Dominion Energyย  says crews will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods : Grove Park Neighborhood…

DHEC: 903 new cases of Coronavirus in SC, 23 additional deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Health officials reported Friday, 903 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 23 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 114,400, and confirmed deaths to 2,521. The South Carolina Department…

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