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…
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SC state police receive accreditation and high honor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's state police agency has again been accredited by a major law enforcement organization. The State Law Enforcement Division said it was also given…
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…
Coronavirus leads to biggest job loss seen in a decade
(CNN) ---The Federal Government reports the U.S. economy lost 701-thousand jobs in March as the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis started to take its toll. Economists say this is the first time the economy…
3M says it will comply with order to make more masks for the US
(CNN) - The world's largest maker of respirator masks says it will comply with President Trump's order to make more critically needed…
LCSD deputy tests positive for COVID-19
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - A deputy with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department has tested positive for COVID-19 Friday, according to a news release. The patrol deputy, based in the South Region office near Pelion, is now in home isolation. According…
SC Governor issues Executive Order closing more non essential businesses
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Friday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued a new Executive Order closing more non essential businesses. The Order will go into effect Monday, April 6 at 5pm. Among the businesses listed…
DHEC announces three additional deaths, 147 new cases of coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Friday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced three additional deaths related to the coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the state’s total number of deaths to 34. Health officials,…
The mask debate: if you wear one, here's how
(CNN) - There's been a lot of talk of whether healthy people who aren't healthcare workers should wear masks and gloves in public. Though, health experts…
Nearly 3,000 sailors to leave carrier amid virus outbreak
Navy officials say nearly 3,000 sailors aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier where the coronavirus has spread will be taken off the ship by Friday.
WHO warns global cases of COVID-19 could reach one million in next few days
(CNN) - The World Health Organization estimates the number of coronavirus cases globally could reach one million in the next few days.…
Prices at Pump drop well below $2 a gallon in SC during pandemic
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia is seeing a big dip in prices at the pump, amid the coronavirus crisis. Columbia and the rest of the nation are now seeing steady prices under $2 dollars a gallon.…
Maintaining your mental health during the pandemic
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of people are feeling a heightened sense of anxiety, stress and a lack of control over the situation. “This is unprecedented.…
DHEC announces four new deaths, 210 additional cases of coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday, The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced four additional deaths related to coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the state’s total number of deaths to 26. DHEC also reporting…
Truck carrying toilet paper catches fire, shuts down all lanes of westbound I-20
A tractor-trailer carrying toilet paper caught fire overnight in Hutchins, according to local officials.
Andrew Jack, 'Star Wars' actor, dies from Covid-19
Andrew Jack, a British actor and dialect coach who had roles in a number of "Star Wars" movies, has died aged 76 after contracting Covid-19, his agent has said.
Effective today: Non essential businesses in SC must close under Executive Order
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Effective today, April 1, 2020 non essential businesses, as defined by the order, must close under an executive order. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued the order on Tuesday to help combat…
SC Governor issues Executive Order closing non essential businesses
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order closing non essential businesses to help combat the spread of coronavirus. Per the order, this is a list of businesses that will…
DHEC announces four additional deaths related to coronavirus, 158 additional cases in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Tuesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced four additional deaths related to the coronavirus. According to health officials, three patients were elderly individuals who also had…
Helping families affected by Alzheimer's navigate through the COVID-19 crisis
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- During this pandemic, it can be extremely stressful if you're a caregiver for a loved one battling dementia or Alzheimer's. Millions of families across the U.S. are affected by the disease,…
