Richland County deputy tests positive for Covid-19
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says a deputy has tested positive for Covid-19. Sheriff Leon Lott says.
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Governor McMaster issues executive order reopening public boat ramps
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Governor Henry McMaster has issued an executive order Thursday, reopening public boat ramps around the state. The order goes into effect Friday at noon. McMaster made the announcement during his news briefing Thursday reiterating the President that “the end is in sight.” He said it’s a small step in the right direction to get South Carolina back…
Treating physical therapy patients continues through Telehealth
As the pandemic continues and people remain under quarantine, many health care facilities are transitioning to telehealth options.
Blythewood, S.C. (WOLO) — As the pandemic continues and people remain under quarantine, many health care facilities are transitioning to telehealth options. That includes physical therapy clinics. Despite COVID-19, people still get hurt and still need the help of a physical therapist. “I think it’s still very important that people get the care they need,” said Michael Isreal, a physical…
SC Highway Patrol investigates fatal collision in Lee County
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Lee County on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020.
900 homes damaged in SC by strong tornado outbreak
More than 900 homes were damaged and 111 houses were destroyed by a series of tornadoes and strong winds in SC.
Retired nurse, 90, making face masks for local health care workers and the homeless
A 90-year-old retired nurse is still doing what she can to help during this pandemic. She and her daughter-in-law are cutting and sewing facemasks for health care workers and homeless in the Midlands.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — A 90-year-old retired nurse is still doing what she can to help during this pandemic. She and her daughter-in-law are cutting and sewing facemasks for health care workers and homeless in the Midlands. “I’m doing my part by cutting material to make masks for the local medical staff in Columbia, South Carolina,” said Elpidia Jusino, 90. …
Assembly Street will be closed next week due to train track repairs
Norfolk Southern Railroad officials say Assembly Street will be closed next week as they repair the train tracks.
One person shot in armed robbery in Camden; two brothers wanted
Camden Police Department say they’re searching for two brothers connected to an armed robbery where one person was shot last week.
SC officials ask for donations of COVID-19 protective items
SC emergency officials are asking for donations of protective gear as the number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 continues to rise.
Recent nursing grad ready to head to the front lines and help treat COVID-19 patients
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, nurses, right now, are needed more than ever. For recent nursing grads, they're heading to the front lines to care for patients with the virus.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — As the coronavirus pandemic continues, nurses, right now, are needed more than ever. For recent nursing grads, they’re heading to the front lines to care for patients with the virus. “I just wanted, as a child, to be able to do something to make not only my own family members better, but just my community in…
