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Vista Guild unveils public art piece 'Green Eyes'

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Friday the Congaree Vista Guild and Lewis and Clark unveiled the Vista’s newest public art piece ‘Green Eyes’. The sculpture was due to be unveiled by Clark Ellefson of Lewis…

Business owners, leaders react to Gov. McMaster's hope for businesses reopening in May

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) says he’s hopeful businesses can start opening again in May and that the economy will thrive by the end of June. However, some…

Midlands to welcome first school for children with dyslexia

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The midlands’ is getting ready to welcome the first school ofnits kind. A brand new, tuition free school set to open next year will give support for students who suffer from laguage based reading because dyslexia…

DHEC updates new cases of COVID 19, deaths

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- DHEC announced 163 new coronavirus cases Friday and seven additional deaths. According to the agency that brings the total number of confirmed cases in South Carolina to 4,086 and the death toll…

Benedict College to use half of $4 million received through CARES Act on technological upgrades

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Benedict College is one of several colleges and universities set to receive a helping hand from the federal government. Through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Benedict College received…

City of Columbia holds "First Responders Salute"

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--This morning several agencies banded together to say thank you to the city's 911 team. Representatives from city government, the Columbia Police Department, Columbia Fire Department, Richland Co. Sheriff's Department, and…

DHEC names new director of public health

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Friday the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Dr. Joan Duwve as the agency's new Director of Public Health. According to DHEC, Dr. Duwve ha more than 20…

Governor McMaster's Executive order reopens Public boat landings, ramps Friday at Noon

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster’s Executive Order reopening public boat landings and ramps takes effect Friday at Noon. McMaster made the announcement during his state Coronavirus briefing Thursday. He said it’s a small step in the right direction to…

One man hurt in early morning shooting on Riverland Drive

Cayce Department of Public Safety is investigating an early morning shooting on Riverland Drive that left one man injured.

Richland County deputy tests positive for Covid-19

The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a deputy has tested positive for Covid-19. Sheriff Leon Lott says.

Thousands of meals go out to feed SC seniors in need during outbreak

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Thousands of meals are on their way to South Carolina's seniors. This morning the South Carolina Association of Council on Aging directors received a shipment of 33 thousand non-perishable; pre-packaged…

Shandon Baptist Church to host curbside collection amid COVID-19 pandemic

Shandon Baptist Church is hosting a curbside collection on April 20, to help families during the coronavirus pandemic.

Gov. McMaster: "No reason" to delay South Carolina state primary in June

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) said in his latest coronavirus news briefing that there is "no reason" to reschedule the state's primary election on June 9 due…

Lexington 3 to start mailing meals to students through free or reduced lunch program

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC (WOLO) - Students in Lexington County School District 3 could soon have meals mailed to them. It's part of the Meals-To-You Program which the district had applied and been accepted to. The program provides shelf-stable, kid-friendly breakfasts and…

Prisma Health to test blood plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients on those hospitalized with virus

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Prisma Health is joining the national investigation that's testing a possible treatment for patients severely suffering from COVID-19. As part of the test, the health facility will take blood…

Governor McMaster issues executive order reopening public boat ramps

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Governor Henry McMaster has issued an executive order Thursday, reopening public boat ramps around the state. The order goes into effect Friday at noon. McMaster made the announcement during his news briefing Thursday reiterating the President…

Treating physical therapy patients continues through Telehealth

Blythewood, S.C. (WOLO) --- As the pandemic continues and people remain under quarantine, many health care facilities are transitioning to telehealth options. That includes physical therapy clinics. Despite COVID-19, people still get hurt and…

DHEC announces additional cases of COVID 19, deaths

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Thursday DHEC announced 276 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the state's total number of cases to 3,931. DHEC officials say there were also two additional deaths. That brings the state's death toll from…

Watch: Governor expects SC businesses to be open by June

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- In a letter to Senate President Harvey Peeler and Speaker of the House Jay Lucas, Gov. Henry McMaster suggested waiting until June for the General Assembly to return as a safety…

Lexington Medical Center seeking mask donations

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- You can help those on the front lines in the fight against the coronavirus. Lexington Medical Center is asking for donations of homemade cloth masks that would go to hospital employees working in non-clinical areas and not…

SCDEW: 87,686 file initial claims for unemployment benefits

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina continues to receive staggering amounts of initial claims for unemployment benefits in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, in the week of April 5th through April…