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City of Columbia curfew to go in effect Wednesday

Columbia,SC (WOLO)--- Just days after declaring a State of Emergency, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has implemented a citywide curfew that will go into effect tomorrow,  Wednesday March 18th, 2020 from 11PM until 6AM.…

SC DHEC announces additional 14 presumptive Coronavirus cases

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced it is investigating 14 additional cases of coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the total number statewide to 47 cases in 13 counties. According to DHEC, here…

COMET bus suspends some routes, adds additional cleansing

Columbia , SC (WOLO) --- The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET)  released a list of precautionary measures help reduce the risk of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19) last week Monday, March 17th The transportation company announced that 'Out of concern…

City of Columbia declares 'State of Emergency'

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is encouraging social distancing as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Mayor specifically focusing on restaurants and bars…

DHEC announces 5 new coronavirus cases in SC

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--  DHEC announced Monday it is investigating five additional cases of coronavirus bringing the total number in the state to 33. A spokesperson for the agency says four of the new cases are in Kershaw Co. Three of…

Prisma Health offering limited drive-through COVID-19 testing

COLUMBIA,  SC  (WOLO)-- Prisma Health officials announced Monday they are now offering limited drive-through testing for Coronavirus. The Columbia site is outside Prisma Health Richland Hospital. According to officials, testing is only for patients with electronic orders from their Prisma…

Prsima Health expands visitor restrictions in wake of COVID-19

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Prisma Health is adding additional visitor restrictions as a precaution to safeguard patients and team members against potential COVID-19 exposure. The change will roll out Monday, March 16, at all Prisma Health hospital and long term…

SC March and April elections postponed due to Coronavirus

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) –Governor Henry McMaster announced the postponement of all elections until May 1, 2020 due to COVID-19. Specific dates will be announced later.             This announcement has no impact on the March Candidate filing period.  Candidate filing will open…

SC Governor to hold Coronavirus Update Sunday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by state public health officials for a media briefing Sunday. The Governor and health officials will  update the public on the state's response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. Count…

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