Prisma Health free community testing on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9
Prisma Health will launch community screening for COVID-19 at seven locations across South Carolina beginning Saturday..
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Newberry health care workers, community put power in prayer
Newberry, SC (WOLO) --- Dozens of employees from the White Oak Manor Nursing home decided to put a little power in prayer. Thurdsay afternoon - staff gathered outside the Newberry facility to recognize…
No one hurt after vacant house fire on Rockhaven Drive
Columbia Fire Department says no one is hurt after a vacant home on Rockhaven Drive caught fire on Thursday.
Residents at area nursing homes, assisted living facilities get surprise
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- For those living in nursing home and assisted living facilities the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has been especially difficult since family members not able to visit. Thursday senior citizens living…
Potential Riverbanks Zoo reopening could take place in phases with smaller crowds
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Several members of Governor Henry McMaster’s “accelerateSC” task force talked about ways to reopen several South Carolina businesses, including major tourist attractions. Duane Parrish, the Director of South Carolina's Department of…
11-year-old killed in mobile home fire near Elgin
ELGIN, SC (WOLO) - An 11-year-old boy has died after a fire broke out in his home near Elgin Thursday. According to Kershaw County Coroner David West, four other people got out of the home after someone driving by noticed…
Newberry College announces plans to resume in person classes
Newberry, SC (WOLO) --- Newberry College says it is considering resuming in-person instruction will resume this Fall. Thursday the university announced plans to resume in person classes, but only if the…
Hands in prayer: SC honors 'National Day of Prayer' at State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Thursday is the 'National Day of Prayer'. At a time when we are all struggling to deal with the Coronavirus, Thursday was certainly a day for many in the Midlands…
AccelerateSC Response group meets to talk about safely reopening SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Members of the Response subcommittee for Governor Henry McMaster’s task force to safely reopen the state’s economy met via conference call Thursday. The subcommittee spoke about drafting up guidelines for “close-contact” businesses like barbers, salons, and fitness centers,…
DHEC: 11 additional deaths, 214 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Thursday, announced 214 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 Carolina…
Deputies: Nail salon owner cited for operating illegally
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. deputies say they responded to AM Nail Bar Salon on Two Notch Rd. Wednesday afternoon after it was reported that it was open for business. Establishments like nail salons and other close-contact businesses are supposed…
Lexington Richland District Five plans in-person, outdoor graduation ceremonies
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Class of 2020 in Lexington Richland School District Five will get a graduation ceremony. According to the District, they will hold in-person, outdoor graduation ceremonies in early June, implementing…
Dorn VA to hold emergency blood drive
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The coronavirus has put a strain on blood banks making the need for donors more crucial. Friday Dorn VA will hold a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross. The event takes place from 10am-4pm in…
W.A. Perry Middle School holds drive-through teacher appreciation celebration
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--This is National Teacher Appreciation Week, and one Midlands school was not going to let the coronavirus keep them from showing their teachers a little love. Wednesday afternoon a drive through celebration was held at W.A. Perry Middle…
Bill designed to help deaf or hard of hearing people if they're pulled over now SC Law
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- A new bill designed to help deaf or those hard of hearing is now law. Governor McMaster signed the bill into law, earlier this year, it will help deaf…
Lexington Coroner releases cause of death of boater found at Lake Murray
Lexington County Coroner's Office has released the cause of death of a man found on Lake Murray on Tuesday.
Former Richland Co. deputy faces new charges for sex with minor
Richland Co. SC (WOLO) -- A former Richland County deputy charged in November of 2019 with Criminal Sexual Conduct of the Third Degree involving a student at Spring Valley High School…
Educators bring up ideas at "AccelerateEd" meeting to safely bring students back to school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman gathered her education task force together Wednesday morning to hear suggestions about ways to safely reopen schools across the state. For the last eight weeks, most…
New law will help S.C. drivers who are deaf or hard of hearing if they're pulled over
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Earlier this year, Governor McMaster signed a new bill into law that will help deaf and hard of hearing people in case they're pulled over by law enforcement officers. The DMV Bill H 3357 was…
DHEC: Nine additional deaths, 97 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Wednesday, announced 97 new cases of the coronavirus and 9 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed…
DHEC plans to test residents and staff at every nursing home in SC for COVID-19
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State health officials say they have a plan to extend testing for the coronavirus in the state. Wednesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced it will test…
SC Superintendent of Education leading AccelerateED meeting
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Today State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman is leading the second full meeting of AccelerateED. Information regarding AccelerateED, its members, and an agenda for the meeting can be found by following this link. At today's "accelerateEd" meeting,…
Healthcare Heroes truck to honor SC healthcare workers
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Healthcare workers will be given a show of appreciation with a visit from the 'Healthcare Heroes truck '. The South Carolina Hospital Association announces it will deploy…
Former Fairfield County Sheriff has recently passed away
A former Sheriff of Fairfield County has recently passed away.Retired Sheriff Herman Young served as the Fairfield County Sheriff..
Midlands Gives sets new record high on 'Giving Tuesday'
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina has done it again! Midlands Gives ends their annual fundraiser topping last year's tally of more than $2.2 million dollars in donations. This year, philanthropists throughout the Midlands helped the charity event raise $3,116,904.00…
