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896 new cases of COVID 19 reported in SC

South Carolina continues to post fewer new cases of COVID 19 along with a lower positivity rate. Thurseday afternoon DHEC announced 896 new cases of the virus with 26 additional deaths. Officials say of the…

SC Supreme Court to hear CARES Act funding lawsuit

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The State Supreme Court will hear arguments over Governor Henry's McMaster's decision to spend $32 million of federal coronavirus relief funds on grants for private school tuition. The justices will hear opening on arguments September 18th. This comes…

Cayce issues new mask ordinance

Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)--The City of Cayce has extended its mask ordinance. Members of the city council voted to extend the law at their meeting Wednesday night. The initial mandate was issued on July 7th. The only difference is this includes…

MarShawn Lloyd to miss 2020 season

Gamecock freshman running back MarShawn Lloyd will miss the entire 2020 season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee during Wednesday's practice

City of Columbia, DHEC continue free COVID 19 testing

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The City of Columbia and DHEC are continuing their partnership offering free COVID-19 testing. The testing will take place Friday and Saturday at the old Pardon and Parole building at 2204 Lee St. Testing will also be held…

Seniors, Meals, and Mask initiative underway

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --- Starting today, Wednesday August 19, Senior Meals and Masks initiatives begin. Senior Resources and Columbia Housing Authority will kick off a community provide not only meals,  but also deliver masks to 323 senior citizen every week.…

Owner, Founder of 'Halls Chophouse' dies

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The owner and founder of the popular steak restaurant, 'Halls Chophouse' has passed away according to those close to the family. The business posted a…

SC continues to see fewer than 1,000 new COVID cases

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina continues to see slightly lower numbers of new coronavirus cases. According to DHEC of the more than 4,000 tests processed Tuesday, officials say they found 704 new cases of COVID 19. In addition 17 covid…

Haley's foundation takes over My First Library program

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Former Gov. Nikki Haley's foundation Original Six is working to bring the love of reading into the homes of children in need. Wednesday the program announced it is taking over the My First Library program to provide…

VA Health Care Services implement plans to safely expand

Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---The Columbia VA Health Care System is implementing a plan to safely expand health care services at all of their locations statewide. Monday, the facility began the steps to this process by increasing most services by 25…

Area church hosts free backpack giveaway

West Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A Midlands church wants to make sure kids are ready to go back to school whether its in person or virtual. Brookland United Methodist Church is hosting a book…

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