Mandatory legislator quarantine sought after SC session
An SC lawmaker is seeking a “mandatory quarantine at home” for all state legislators following a session during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Family celebrates grandma's 93rd birthday through social distance
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Sunday, a local family brought some birthday cheer to their loved one who's turning 93 on Monday. Grandma Zelba is currently at NHC Parklane in Columbia, recovering from a bad fall a few months ago.…
Carolina Panthers buy land for new practice facility in SC
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) - Property records show the Carolina Panthers have spent more than $16 million to buy the land for its new practice facility in South Carolina. The York County property records obtained by The Herald of Rock…
South Carolina to get new, lower budget prediction
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The board that predicts how much money South Carolina will take in from taxes and fees to help set the budget is meeting Thursday. The Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Board…
Tiger at NYC's Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus
NEW YORK (AP) --- A tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City has tested positive for the new coronavirus. It's believed to be the first infection in an animal in the U.S. and…
SC Strong shirts raise more than $10,000 to help health care workers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Palmetto Shirt Company is already more than halfway to their fundraising goal to help nurses. The company has raised over $10,000 through their 'SC Strong' t-shirt fundraiser. The shirts are $10 each, with $2 from each…
Inmate tests positive for COVID-19 at Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center
CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — The Charleston County Sheriff's Office reported that an inmate at the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday. According to a press release, the inmate had been…
DHEC: 4 more deaths, 132 new cases of COVID-19 in state
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Four more deaths, and 132 new cases of COVID-19 were announced Sunday by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). There have now been 44 deaths…
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…
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.…
