Lexington School District Three updates Student Feeding Program
Lexington School District Three has updated its Student Feeding Program to limit contact during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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SCDHEC announces 22 new cases of COVID-19, 195 statewide
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating 22 additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the total number statewide to 195 cases in 33 counties. New positive cases Beaufort County: 2 cases…
Man dies after vehicle strikes trees, overturns on I-20
A man was killed after his vehicle went off Interstate 20 and slammed into several trees before overturning, the Lexington County coroner said. Marco Antonio Miranda-Giron, 26, of Gilbert, died from his injuries from…
MUSC tightens visitation rules amid COVID-19 outbreak
CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — MUSC Health has strengthened their visitation rules for pregnant women, children and adult patients to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Their rules and regulations will line up with Governor Henry McMaster's executive order on Friday…
Spokeswoman: Vice President Mike Pence and wife test negative for the coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen have tested negative for the coronavirus according to a spokeswoman from the VP's office. We…
Two people are dead after Dillon County shooting
DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Two people are dead following a deadly shooting that occurred Saturday night in the Little Rock community of Dillon County, according to Capt. Cliff Arnette with the Dillon County Sheriff's Office. At this time, the…
FDA approves new test that can detect the coronavirus in about 45 minutes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first rapid diagnostic test that could detect the novel coronavirus in approximately 45 minutes, according to CNN. The authorization was made Friday by California-based Cepheid, which makes the…
Small Business disaster assistance approved for SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The US Small Business Association has approved Governor Henry McMaster's request for the agency to offer disaster assistance to small businesses in the state . Small businesses in the state can…
SC DHEC offers Coronavirus resources online
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking for a resource on the Coronavirus and updates on state cases, you can check out The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control website. The site is a resource for COVID-19. Below…
DHEC investigating 46 additional Coronavirus cases
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Saturday, announced it is investigating 46 additional cases of the coronavirus. DHEC say this brings the total number statewide to 173 cases in 30 counties. According to…
Gov. McMaster extends state income tax deadline, allows curbside sale of beer and wine
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — Governor Henry McMaster continues to make changes in state laws as the state tries to ease worries and combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor is now waiving…
Governor: At this time ordering South Carolinians to shelter in place, not under consideration
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In a statement on Twitter Saturday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, asking South Carolina residents to act responsibly. Here is the Tweet/ statement from SC Governor @henrymcmaster "at this time, ordering South Carolinians to shelter in place…
WATCH: Medical equipment from national arrives in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- According to DHEC, in order to help healthcare workers responding to COVID-19, the state requested and has received its full allocation of medical equipment from the Strategic National Stockpile. According to the department it received 55 pallets…
UofSC on campus resident tests positive for COVID-19
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- According to a spokesperson for the University of South Carolina, the university was made aware Friday night that a student living in a residence hall on campus tested positive for COVID-19. UofSC…
U.S. women's football team evacuated from Honduras arrives in Charleston
CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — Half of the U.S. women's football team, as well as a total of 89 Americans, arrived in Joint Base Charleston early Saturday morning to escape from Honduras's closed borders. According to a press release, the other…
12 USC students test positive for COVID-19, 17 others quarantined
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-One student living in a residenCe hall on USC's campus has tested positive for COVID-19. Under the direction of the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control, this student and 17 others…
A look at Governor McMaster's Executive Order on additional Emergency measures
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has issued an executive order requiring all non essential state employees to stay home from work. It went into effect Friday, March 20. The Governor, in…
Red Cross Blood Shortage: How you can help
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The American Red Cross says there's a critical need for blood donations, as drives are canceled because of coronavirus. “We are in an extreme situation. We’ve had 70 cancellations, which…
Two teenagers arrested for murder of Sumter man
(WOLO) - Two teenagers have been arrested for the murder of a Sumter man in February. Jameek Kelly, 17, and Traquan Jones, 19, both face a murder charge for the death of a man found inside his home on…
Two more COVID-19 related deaths reported in South Carolina
(WOLO) - Two more people in South Carolina have died after contracting coronavirus, according to DHEC. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported the state’s second and third deaths related to COVID-19, Friday night. Tonight, two more…
Prisma Health adds Coronavirus drive-through testing in Sumter
SUMTER,. SC (WOLO)--Drive through Coronavirus testing is now available in Sumter. Prisma Health Toumey has been added as a drive through site. Prisma Health officials say the testing is only for those with orders…
Richland County : curbside pickup for Residents could be delayed
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Some Richland County residents may experience delays in their trash pick-up. County Officials say the delays are due to staff restrictions in some of the county's contracted trash haulers. The county is…
DHEC announces 45 additional coronavirus cases in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Friday, announced it is investigating 45 additional cases of the coronavirus. DHEC say this brings the total number statewide to 124 cases…
TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods to close temporarily amid Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The TJX companies have announced they will be temporarily closing all stores globally for the next two weeks in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. TJX is the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods. The…
BI-LO, Publix, Kroger to operate special 'seniors' hours
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Southeastern Grocers , which operates Bi-LO, announced it will set aside a special shopping hour dedicated to seniors and high-risk customers from 8 am to 9 am, Monday through Friday,…
