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State Parks invite you to South Carolina Virtual Campout

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Looking to head outdoors and camp in a state park? You can, virtually. According to the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, you can join park rangers from the National Park Service, US Forest Service and…

DHEC: Five new deaths, 127 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Monday, announced 127 new cases of the novel coronavirus and five additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South…

Coroner: Two killed in Orangeburg Co. tornado

Orangeburg, Co., S.C. (WOLO)--  The Orangeburg Co. Coroner's Office tells ABC Columbia News two people died as a result of a tornado that ripped through the Neeses area early this morning. Coroner…

Tracking the potential for severe weather

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Overnight we are tracking the potential for severe weather. ABC Columbia has an entire team of forecasters and meteorologists working for you. Chief Meteorologist John Farley says there is a Strong…

Governor McMaster extends State of Emergency in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Sunday night Governor Henry Mcmaster declared a new state of emergency in South Carolina. The new order basically extends the previous order through April 27. According to the Governor, all previous orders remain in place for the duration…

DHEC: 113 new cases in SC, two new deaths from Coronavirus

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday,  announced 113 new cases of the novel coronavirus, including two additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in…

SC Governor tweets message to state on Easter Sunday

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster tweeted a message to the state on Easter Sunday. In the tweet Mcmaster said:http://@henrymcmaster "Easter Sunday gives us the opportunity to reflect on the sacrifice made for us and to celebrate the…

Happy Easter from ABC Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Churches across the Midlands and the nation are gathering today to celebrate Easter, but this year will be different as churches are going online amid the coronavirus. The Christian Calendar marks…

City of Columbia extends curfew

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia's curfew has been extended. The council unanimously voted for the extension this week. The curfew restricts travel and public gatherings from 11pm-6am. There are exceptions, including people…

SC EMD receives donation of 100,000 N 95 masks from Apple

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Some good news in the fight against the coronavirus. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced on Saturday, that the South Carolina Emergency Management Division received a donation of 100,000 N95 masks from Apple. McMaster says the masks…

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