Trump declares disaster for 7 SC counties after storms
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - President Donald Trump has approved a disaster request from South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster following tornadoes and severe weather that hit the…
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South Carolina parks fill up as virus death toll climbs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) --- Several state parks in South Carolina quickly reached capacity Sunday on the first weekend they were open after a lengthy closure because of the coronavirus. The state parks department said on its Facebook page that Jones…
DHEC: 8 additional deaths and 141 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday, announced 141 new cases of the coronavirus and 8 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South…
Ready to reopen: SC Governor's 'Stay Home' order to be lifted Monday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina may soon start to return to normal. Effective Monday, South Carolina will begin to slowly reopen the State. On Friday, Governor Henry McMaster announced the statewide “Work-or-Home” order…
DHEC: 11 additional deaths, 226 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control , on Saturday, announced 226 new cases of the coronavirus and 11 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South…
Gov. McMaster declares Sunday to be statewide day of prayer
CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — In a Twitter post on Saturday, Gov. Henry McMaster declared Sunday, May 3 to be a statewide day of prayer. He said the prayer is for everyone who has lost loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic, as…
Prisma Health offers online interactive symptom-checker for COVID-19
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- There is one more way you can seek help online if you think you may have Coronavirus symptoms. Prisma Health has launched an online interactive symptom-checker for COVID-19. Prisma Health says the service is free and you…
Suspect arrested in weekend shooting
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland County deputies say they have caught the person who they say shot a woman over the weekend. 20 year old Jasmine Green is facing multiple charges including attempted murder. Investigators say the shooting happened on Aster…
State parks are now reopened with safety guidelines
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- State parks in South Carolina reopened Friday. But the re-openings come with certain guidelines. Visitors are asked to maintain social distance from others. The parks will shut gates regularly to limit visitor capacity and visitors should limit…
Resilient Midlands task force discusses moving forward
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- As the state works to reopen-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is working on a plan to reopen the city. Friday the City of Columbia held a virtual conference meeting…
Fort Jackson extends closure of post schools
Fort Jackson, SC (WOLO) --- Fort Jackson announces plans to extend their closure of post schools on the military installation. Commanding Brigadier General Milford Beagle, Jr. says instead they will continue using distance learning for the rest of the 2019/2020…
Sumter deputies searching for finger licker
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies say on Monday a woman entered Sub Station II on Peach Orchid Rd. According to investigators, she licked her fingers as she was getting her cash to give the clerk. Deputies…
Three weeks into curfew, Cayce DPS officers say there haven't been too many violations
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) --For the last few weeks, officers across the state have been enforcing social distancing guidelines and doing what they can to prevent a spread of coronavirus. Some communities, like the City…
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin releases statement following governor's announcement
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Following Governor Henry McMaster's announcement that the mandated work-home order would be lifted Monday along with allowing restaurants to serve customers outdoors, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin released the following statement: “We would encourage people to continue to…
DHEC: 12 new deaths, 160 additional cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Friday, announced 160 new cases of the coronavirus and 12 additional deaths were reported to DHEC. DHEC says this brings the total…
Governor McMaster to lift SC 'stay at home order' on May 4th
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina is slowly working to reopen the State. On Friday, Governor Henry McMaster announced the statewide “Work-or-Home” order will be lifted and returned to voluntary status on Monday, May…
Governor McMaster to hold update on Coronavirus in 4pm briefing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, along with state public health officials, will hold a media briefing Friday at 4:00 pm. McMaster says the briefing will be to update the public on the state’s response to the 2019 Novel…
Prisma Health expands COVID-19 testing with seven new locations
On May 2, Prisma Health is teaming up with DHEC to offer community screening for COVID-19 at seven locations statewide.
Fire Department using UV technology to decontaminate masks
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--First responders are working to make sure they have enough personal protective equipment for themselves so they can continue to help others Thursday the Columbia Fire Department showed how they use ultraviolet light to decontaminate and maximize the…
COVID-19 cases increase in Clarendon County while the state has peaked
MANNING, SC (WPDE) - State leaders say Washington University reports cases of coronavirus have peaked and that's why they're moving forward with reopening the state. Clarendon County however, is seeing a big increase in…
Lexington District Three to hold graduation ceremony
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington School District Three will still hold a graduation ceremony for its graduating seniors. The school district announced Thursday that its 100th commencement ceremony will take place Friday May 29th at 7pm in the district's Panther Stadium.…
South Carolina House and Senate to return on May 12
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) --The South Carolina Legislature plans to return in less than two weeks as lawmakers face a deadline to pass key bills before they are required to adjourn. House Speaker Jay Lucas and Senate President Harvey Peeler released…
Suspect shot, killed by armed homeowner
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)--In January, deputies with the Orangeburg Co. Sheriff's Office say three men forced their way into a home on Bass St. in Holly Hill. Investigators say the suspects sprayed a woman in the home with pepper spray and…
Sheriff: Man arrested after shooting sleeping cousin in the face
Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO) --Sheriff Leroy Ravenel says on Wednesday night deputies responded to a home on Melvin Rd. to find a man sitting in the front yard with family members holding a towel…
Prisma Health to hold community COVID 19 tests
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for Prisma Health says the hospital system will hold free community screenings at locations in the Midlands. Organizers say the screenings will reach communities that otherwise may not have easy access to traditional testing or…
