Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington Co. officials say the 5000 block of Sunset Blvd. in front of Target has been shut down to traffic due to a natural gas leak. Officials say area businesses have been evacuated as a precautionary measure.…
The Masters Tournament, golf's first major championship of the year, will be postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak, Augusta National officials announced Friday morning.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top infectious disease expert at the National Institutes of Health called the coronavirus testing system "a failing."
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - The Shamrock Parade scheduled for Saturday in downtown Lexington has been postponed. The Lexington County Blowfish made the announcement Thursday saying, "it is in the best interest of our community to not hold such a large…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The South Carolina Department of Corrections has taken precautionary measures to fight the spread of coronavirus. SCDC announced Thursday a number of limitations including suspending visitations for 30 days. In an email release SCDC said it…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Experts say one of the places where disease could spread the quickest is on public transit vehicles. To tackle a possible spread of coronavirus, Central Midlands Transit (COMET) is stepping up…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Several Midlands tourist attractions are taking extra precautions as a result of coronavirus. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden says it is increasing the frequency of disinfecting high-touch areas as well as making hand sanitizer more widely available throughout…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A Midlands tradition is being postponed due to the coronavirus. A spokesperson for the Columbia Fire Department says next week's scheduled Fill-the-Boot fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association will be moved to a later date. Last year…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- If you plan on doing any shopping this weekend you're down one option. according to its twitter account, the soda city market that takes place on main street every saturday, will be cancelled for the rest of…
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The threat of COVID-19 continues in America, and it's especially a concern for the elderly as they're more susceptible to the virus. Laurel Crest Retirement Community in West…
Washington, DC (WOLO)-- Sen. Lindsey Graham says he will self-quarantine after his visit to the president's home at Mar-A-Lago last weekend. The senator was there at the same time as the president of Brazil who is awaiting the results of…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Thursday South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster requested that the legislature pass a joint resolution to take $45 million from the 2019-2020 contingency reserve fund immediately available to DHEC for its…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Thursday they are investigating two additional possible cases of Coronavirus. The possible cases are from Kershaw and Lancaster Counties, the agency…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham has agreed to place himself under quarantine after a visit to Mar-a-Lago in Florida last weekend. The Senator's office sent out a…
Iraq’s military said it opened an investigation into a rocket attack hours earlier that killed three servicemen, including two Americans.
(CNN) - Tom Hanks says he and his wife, Rita Wilson, have tested positive for coronavirus. The Oscar award winning actor and his wife are…
COLUMBIA ,SC (WOLO)- The governor still insists that South Carolinians remain calm after another possible case of coronavirus was announced. Right now DHEC is monitoring more than a dozen people. Eight people may…
The NBA has suspended its season "until further notice" after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Several people are calling for one of the major roads running through Five Points to get a face-lift. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is looking into the possibility of…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The St. Pat's in Five Points festival has been postponed because of concerns over the coronavirus. Wednesday, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin made the announcement that in the wake of the spread of the disease, that the…
