SC Officials: Hurricane response in outbreak ‘Good Question’
Officials in South Carolina said Monday they don’t yet have a good plan in place if a storm hits during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Severe storms cause power outages, damage across Midlands
Severe storms overnight have caused multiple power outages in South Carolina, with over 249,000 being reported before 8 a.m.
Man charged with murder after fatal shooting on Gertie Circle in Sumter
Sumter County deputies say one man turned himself in for a fatal shooting on Sunday morning at Gertie Circle in Lynchburg.
Columbia’s extended citywide curfew goes into effect tonight
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin extends citywide curfew for another 61 days beginning tonight, Friday April 10th
Columbia City Council and Mayor Steve Benjamin will extend the citywide curfew starting tonight amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Columbia Fire Dept puts out fire on S. Beltline Boulevard
Columbia Fire officials say no one is hurt after a building fire on South Beltline Boulevard on Thursday, April 9th, 2020.
Man dies after house fire on Church Street in Sumter County
Sumter County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal house fire at Church Street on Tuesday.
Economists estimate SC to lose $1B in revenue from COVID-19
Economists believe South Carolina’s budget will lose more than $1 billion estimated to be in next year’s budget because of the coronavirus.
Dangers of substance use disorder continue, despite COVID-19 crisis
Despite the pandemic, the opioid crisis is still going on. People battling a substance use disorder still need to receive treatment and recovery services.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Despite the pandemic, the opioid crisis is still going on. People battling a substance use disorder still need to receive treatment and recovery services. “We have a lot going on right now, we have a lot to worry about. But I think we absolutely cannot forget about substance use disorders, alcohol use particularly,” said Sara Goldsby,…
Coroner identifies teen killed in Columbia officer-involved shooting
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Richland County Coroner has identified a teenager killed in an officer-involved shooting in Columbia Wednesday night. It happened shortly before 6:00 p.m. near the 4800 block of Monticello Road. According to the Richland County Coroner, Joshua Dariandre Ruffin, 17, died at the hospital from complications of a gunshot wound. SLED is investigating the shooting at…
Furloughed employees qualify for unemployment via latest Gov. McMaster order
South Carolina Gov. McMaster issued another Executive Order, this time allowing furloughed employees to receive “COVID-19 Support Payments.”
