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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? ย Lexington Medical Centerย 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…

DHEC calls on SC businesses to take pledge to fight COVID-19

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--State health officials are asking South carolina's business community to further engage in the fight against COVID-19. Tuesday DHEC announced the Stay SC Strong program. According to DHEC, when businesses take the pledge…

SC among states with fewest census responses

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina is not among the nation's leaders when it comes to responding to the census. In fact its one of the worst. According to data available on the US Census Bureau's website, 80.7% of households have…

Troopers seeking truck in hit and run

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Troopers with the highway patrol are looking for a truck they say hit a man and left him lying on the side of the road. Investigators say on September 4th, last Friday, a white 2003 to 2009…

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