Promising news in fight against COVID-19 as Remdesivir has shown to be an effective treatment
(CNN) - There's some recent good news about a possible treatment for coronavirus. Dr. Anthony Fauci says the drug Remdesivir has…
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Uncle Louie's closing
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A Vista bar that's been around for decades says it won't reopen after restrictions are lifted. Wednesday Uncle Louie's announced on social media they're last last call was on March 17th.…
"It's scary": Number of positive COVID-19 patients in senior living facilities increases
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Some of the areas that have been hardest hit by the coronavirus in South Carolina are nursing homes and assisted living centers. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control…
Death certificate analysis finds additional COVID 19 deaths
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- DHEC officials say they have conducted a cross-analysis of he deaths reported directly to the agency by medical professionals and the deaths reported to the agency on death certificates. According to the…
Police investigating dispute, fatal crash
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Sumter are investigating a Tuesday night dispute that ended in the death of a woman who was hit by a car. A spokesperson for the Sumter Police Department says the incident began around 11:15 near…
'I’ve never seen anything like this,' Local animal shelter emptying as quarantine continues
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- There is some positivity during this pandemic, people at home under quarantine are using this time to adopt or foster a furry companion. This is helping to empty shelters…
Governor McMaster on reopening SC: The decisions we make will be deliberate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- At a briefing alongside Republican Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster addressed plans to reopen the state. McMaster says he hopes to be making some decisions…
Deputies: Search warrant yields drugs, gun, cash
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Sumter deputies say while executing a search warrant at an Alice Dr. apartment on April 23rd officers seized 157 grams of fentanyl, more than 50 grams of marijuana, $8,900 in cash,…
DHEC updates COVID 19 cases, deaths for SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--DHEC continued its daily updates on the number of coronavirus cases in the state. According to the agency there are 130 new cases and 11 additional deaths attributed to the virus. That brings the total in the state…
President Trump's order keeping meat packing plants open worries unions
President Donald Trump took executive action to order meat processing plants to stay open amid concerns over growing coronavirus cases.
Trump administration says it's expanding COVID-19 testing availability to help reopen business
(ABC NEWS) - The Trump administration says it's expanding the availability of testing to help states meet guidelines needed to reopen businesses across the country. This comes as…
Richland County sets aside $1M in grants for businesses, nonprofits
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Richland County Council is doing its part to provide relief to small businesses and nonprofits across the county, setting aside $1 million in relief grants. Of that $1…
Streaming films eligible for Oscars for first time
Los Angeles, CA (CNN)--The coronavirus pandemic is already impacting next year's Oscars. For the first time ever movies initially made available through a streaming service can compete for best picture. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made this…
DHEC releases list of nursing homes associated with COVID 19 deaths
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- DHEC is making public a list of nursing homes and assisted living facilities that have been impacted by COVID 19. This updated list includes reporting the loss of residents and staff due to COVID-19 complications. Health officials…
Trump administration works on availability of COVID-19 tests
(ABC News) -- The Trump administration says it's rapidly expanding the availability of testing, which they say will help states meet guidelines needed to reopen businesses across the country. However, some state…
Columbia Wildlife Center seeing huge increase in animals during pandemic
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Carolina Wildlife Center (CWC) staff say they've been busier than ever amidst the pandemic. They've been taking in almost double the number of animals as they normally do during…
DHEC releases latest COVID 19 numbers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- New numbers out Tuesday night from DHEC. According to the department there are 123 additional cases of covid 19 as well as 15 additional deaths. That brings the total number of 5,735 cases and 192 deaths. DHEC…
County officials urge patience as delays in trash pick up continue
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. officials say as residents experience delays in trash pick up the county says it is working to make sure those needs are met. A spokesperson for the…
MUSC to offer free COVID 19 testing for 29203 zip code
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The Medical University of South Carolina announced Tuesday it will begin providing free walk-up COVID-19 testing for those with a 29203 zip code. That includes parts of Columbia including Eau Clair, Denny Terrace, and Hollywood Hills. Organizers ask…
Party-goers criticized after packed house party goes viral
(WLS/ABC) ---- Chicago police said they have confirmed the location where a viral video reportedly showing a large house party on Chicago's West Side was filmed. The video, showing party-goers barely able to move, has gone viral with over…
