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.
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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…
RBC Heritage back on, no spectators
According to organizers the 52nd annual RBC Heritage presented by Boeing will be played June 18-21st at the Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head.
SC Highway Patrol investigates fatal collision in Lee County
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Lee County on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020.
The Comet bus implements more changes to their level of service
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ----The Comet is making more schedule changes. The Comet will transition from a Saturday level of service to a Sunday level of service with added on-demand service for areas not served on the Sunday routes. The changes…
"Dandy car" parade for 9-year-old's quarantine birthday surprise
(WOLO) - When Nate Snodgrass imagined his 9th birthday party, odds are he wasn't picturing a day spent in quarantine because of the coronavirus pandemic. Thanks to his…
Local colleges set to receive millions to recover losses caused by pandemic
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) --Alongside millions of Americans starting to receive economic relief checks this week, the federal government is set to help out another group: local colleges and universities. As…
Retired nurse, 90, making face masks for local health care workers and the homeless
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- A 90-year-old retired nurse is still doing what she can to help during this pandemic. She and her daughter-in-law are cutting and sewing facemasks for health care…
Consumer: Looking for that stimulus check? Here's how to track the payment
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Many of you may have received your stimulus check direct deposit today. if not, there is a way to track those checks from the federal government. The IRS website now allows you…
Sen. Lindsey Graham supports president's decision to cut WHO funding
Washington, D.C., (WOLO)--In a statement released Wednesday, US senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) praised President Donald Trump's decision to pull US funding from the World Health Organization. The president announced the move…
SC AG sending possible price gouging cases to solicitors
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The SC Attorney General's Office says it has received more than 650 complaints of price gouging since the governor declared a state of emergency on March 13th. The office says it examined each complaint to see which met…
Gov. McMaster declares state of emergency in response to Monday's storms, tornadoes
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Wednesday Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency in response to Monday's storms which included 11 tornadoes according to The National Weather Service. According to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division the storms damaged at least 911…
Car crashes into Midlands business
Columbia, S.C (WOLO)-- A car crashed into a dry-cleaners on Two Notch Rd. in Columbia Wednesday afternoon. The SC Highway Patrol is on the scene. Troopers say the driver accidentally hit the gas…
DHEC: 10 new deaths, plus 105 additional cases of coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Wednesday, 105 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 10 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed…
Richland Library offering small business, employment help
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- The COVID-19 outbreak is not only a health crisis, it is also an economic crisis. Since the onset of the outbreak, hundreds of thousands of South Carolinians have found themselves out of work, and small businesses…
