Dorn VA Medical Center host emergency blood drive
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- As blood drives across the nation have been cancelled due to concerns of further spreading the coronavirus, health officials here in Columbia stepped up to do their part.…
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State COVID-19 Strike Team works to combat coronavirus fraud schemes
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Monday, the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina announced a Strike Team to combat COVID-19 fraud schemes. Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies are…
DHEC: three additional deaths related to coronavirus, 187 new cases in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Tuesday, announced 187 new cases of the coronavirus, including three additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed…
SC mandatory 'Home or Work Order' to take effect today at 5:00pm
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued a mandatory 'Home or Work' order. The order will take effect Tuesday, April 6 at 5pm. McMaster says everyone under this order should stay…
Columbia Housing is taking more precautions to protect seniors during pandemic
Columbia Housing says it's taking more precautions to protect seniors at its facilities during the pandemic.
One dead after fatal collision on Stilton Road in Orangeburg
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person is dead after a fatal collision last week at Stilton Road near Nix Street.
Statewide Burning Ban Starts Today
The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a statewide burning ban starting on Tuesday April 7. The ban is in place because smoke can make the symptoms of COVID-19 worse, in some cases much worse. Here's a link to the…
SC launches task force to keep eye on COVID-19 related schemes
Columbia,SC (WOLO) ---The U.S. Attorney’s office has established the South Carolina 'COVID-19 Strike Team'. The team will investigate coronavirus fraud schemes, hoarding, and price gouging. The team includes members of the U.S. Attorney’s…
Two arrested after bodies found in burning car
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. deputies say two men are charged with murder after two bodies were found inside a burning car. Investigators say Joshua Ellison and Willie Singleton were arrested last…
Local music school launches 'Cabin Fever Busters' to help students try something new
Irmo, S.C. (WOLO) --- Businesses across the country remain shut down because of COVID-19, and that includes music schools. But one local school is still teaching music virtually, and now offering even…
DHEC: four new deaths related to coronavirus, 183 new cases in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Monday, 183 new cases of the novel coronavirus , including four additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of…
SC Governor Henry McMaster issues mandatory 'Home or Work' order
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued a mandatory 'Home or Work' order. The order will take effect Tuesday, April 6 at 5pm. McMaster says everyone under this order should stay home…
SC Governor Henry McMaster to hold coronavirus update at 4:00pm
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, along with state public health officials, will hold a media briefing Monday at 4:00 pm. McMaster says the briefing will be to update the public on…
Fort Jackson is no longer allowing non essential, key personnel on post
Fort Jackson, SC (WOLO) --- As Fort Jackson fights a rise of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on their post, beginning to day, Monday April 6, 2020 officials are limiting access to the post. The new policy was put in place to…
Richland County Coroner identifies victim killed in shooting on Green Tree Dr.
Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting at Green Tree Drive on Sunday.
SC Governor's order on closure of more non essential businesses to take effect today
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster's Executive Order closing more non essential businesses will go into effect today at 5pm.
Family celebrates grandma's 93rd birthday through social distance
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Sunday, a local family brought some birthday cheer to their loved one who's turning 93 on Monday. Grandma Zelba is currently at NHC Parklane in Columbia, recovering from a bad fall a few months ago.…
South Carolina to get new, lower budget prediction
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The board that predicts how much money South Carolina will take in from taxes and fees to help set the budget is meeting Thursday. The Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Board…
SC Strong shirts raise more than $10,000 to help health care workers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Palmetto Shirt Company is already more than halfway to their fundraising goal to help nurses. The company has raised over $10,000 through their 'SC Strong' t-shirt fundraiser. The shirts are $10 each, with $2 from each…
DHEC: 4 more deaths, 132 new cases of COVID-19 in state
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Four more deaths, and 132 new cases of COVID-19 were announced Sunday by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). There have now been 44 deaths…
Resources, coronavirus case updates online from SC DHEC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking for answers about coronavirus cases in our state? Health officials with the South Carolina Department of Health continue to update and launch new resources online. You can check out The South Carolina Department of Health and…
Some Democrats say SC Legislature meeting is unsafe
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina lawmakers are coming back to the Statehouse Wednesday, but not everyone is happy the Republican dominated House and Senate will be in session as the…
6 additional deaths, 217 new cases of COVID-19 in S.C.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 217 more confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state, and six additional deaths. This now brings the state's death total to 40, and the number…
DHEC says it has received negative Coronavirus testing numbers from private labs
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control says it has now received negative Coronavirus testing numbers from private labs. DHEC says 16,397 negative test results have been reported from both DHEC's Public Health Laboratory and private…
Tips to take care of your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The current coronavirus crisis can cause anyone feelings of anxiety and fear. But there are some things you can do to help your mental health. “This is unprecedented. Most…
