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SC Supreme Court to hear CARES Act funding lawsuit

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The State Supreme Court will hear arguments over Governor Henry's McMaster's decision to spend $32 million of federal coronavirus relief funds on grants for private school tuition. The justices will hear opening on arguments September 18th. This comes…

Cayce issues new mask ordinance

Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)--The City of Cayce has extended its mask ordinance. Members of the city council voted to extend the law at their meeting Wednesday night. The initial mandate was issued on July 7th. The only difference is this includes…

Steve Bannon indicted in "Build the Wall" scheme

New York, NY (AP)--ย ย  Former White House adviser Steve Bannon was arrested Thursday on charges that he and three others ripped off donors to an online fundraising scheme "We Build The Wall." The charges were contained in an indictment unsealed…

City of Columbia, DHEC continue free COVID 19 testing

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The City of Columbia and DHEC are continuing their partnership offering free COVID-19 testing. The testing will take place Friday and Saturday at the old Pardon and Parole building at 2204 Lee St. Testing will also be held…

Seniors, Meals, and Mask initiative underway

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --- Starting today, Wednesday August 19, Senior Meals and Masks initiatives begin. Senior Resources and Columbia Housing Authority will kick off a community provide not only meals,ย  but also deliver masks to 323 senior citizen every week.…

SC continues to see fewer than 1,000 new COVID cases

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina continues to see slightly lower numbers of new coronavirus cases. According to DHEC of the more than 4,000 tests processed Tuesday, officials say they found 704 new cases of COVID 19. In addition 17 covid…

Haley's foundation takes over My First Library program

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Former Gov. Nikki Haley's foundation Original Six is working to bring the love of reading into the homes of children in need. Wednesday the program announced it is taking over the My First Library program to provide…

Poll: Americans embarrassed by COVID 19 response

New York, NY (CNN)--Almost 7 in 10 Americans say they are embarrassed by the the US response to the coronavirus. That's according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. 62% of the public says President Donald Trump could be…

SC man wins $250,000 on scratch-off lottery ticket

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO, AP) - A South Carolina man who took his time to scratch off the numbers on a lottery ticket ended up winning $250,000. The winner, who asked not to be identified, took a chance on a 50X…

Columbia City Council declares Juneteenth a city holiday

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- During Tuesday's city council meeting council members approved an ordinance declaring Juneteenth a city-wide holiday starting on June 19th 2021. Juneteenth, is recognized as the end of slavery and is the oldest known celebration honoring the end…

No new curfew for Columbia...for now

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The City of Columbia will not institute a new curfew, for now. The possible new emergency management curfew was on the agenda for Tuesday afternoon's council meeting. Ultimately the council wanted the governor to extend his current ban…

UofSC to implement saliva testing for COVID 19

Columbia, S.C. (AP)--The University of South Carolina is joining a handful of universities nationwide to implement saliva tests for COVID-19. The school said Tuesday the tests will be free for students, faculty and staff…

Another day with low new COVID 19 case, testing numbers

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The number of new coronavirus cases continues to be low but so too do the number of tests. Tuesday DHEC reported 691 new positive cases and 47 additional deaths. The number of tests processed Monday continues to be…

Congressman Clyburn visits Midlands post office

Eastover, S.C. (WOLO)--Fresh off of his appearance during the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, Congressman Jim Clyburn was in the Midlands Tuesday afternoon. Clyburn visited the Eastover post office to meet…

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