COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Columbia Police Department has arrested a man accused of pointing a gun at a group of people during a peaceful protest in downtown Columbia.Walter Peter Matulis, Jr., 64, has been charged with pointing and presenting a firearm at a person.The incident happened on July 10th during a Black Lives Matter protest on the 1200 block of Gervais Street.Officials say Matulis who was driving a silver Kia Rio is accused of initially displaying a rude gesture at the victims, then words were exchanged between the two parties.When the light turned green, Matulis allegedly...…COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Columbia Police Department has arrested a man accused of pointing a gun at a group of people during a peaceful protest in downtown Columbia.Walter Peter Matulis, Jr., 64, has been charged with pointing and presenting a firearm at a person.The incident happened on July 10th during a Black Lives Matter protest on the 1200 block of Gervais Street.Officials say Matulis who was driving a silver Kia Rio is accused of initially displaying a rude gesture at the victims, then words were exchanged between the two parties.When the light turned green, Matulis allegedly...WW…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has announced 890 new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 14 more deaths.This brings the total number of people confirmed cases to 26,572 and confirmed deaths to 673.DHEC has now reported three new probable cases, which brings the total to 41 probable cases. No probable deaths have been reported.Earlier this month, State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell released the following statement:“Every one of us has a role to play in stopping COVID-19. This virus does not spread on its own. It’s spread...…COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has announced 890 new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 14 more deaths.This brings the total number of people confirmed cases to 26,572 and confirmed deaths to 673.DHEC has now reported three new probable cases, which brings the total to 41 probable cases. No probable deaths have been reported.Earlier this month, State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell released the following statement:“Every one of us has a role to play in stopping COVID-19. This virus does not spread on its own. It’s spread...WW…

Protecting yourself from coronavirus By COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Doctors Care offered walk-in COVID-19 antibody testing at its urgent care centers for one day -- but has halted testing for the time being. The testing started April 30, but by the next day Doctors Care had stopped the tests. Their centers were overwhelmed with demand. “Due to unprecedented demand, we decided to pause the program to fine-tune our workflows and restock supplies to ensure the best possible experience for our patients," Jill Armbruster, a spokeswoman for Doctors Care, said. At this time it’s not clear when Doctors...…Protecting yourself from coronavirus By COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Doctors Care offered walk-in COVID-19 antibody testing at its urgent care centers for one day -- but has halted testing for the time being. The testing started April 30, but by the next day Doctors Care had stopped the tests. Their centers were overwhelmed with demand. “Due to unprecedented demand, we decided to pause the program to fine-tune our workflows and restock supplies to ensure the best possible experience for our patients," Jill Armbruster, a spokeswoman for Doctors Care, said. At this time it’s not clear when Doctors...WW…

By COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A 23-year-old woman has been arrested after investigators said she intentionally set her car on fire while her 14-month-old son sat inside. The Columbia Police Department has charged Caylin Watson with attempted murder, first-degree arson, third-degree arson, and abuse of great bodily injury. Investigators said the car was parked near mile marker 1 on I-126 West just after 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Because of the fire, the child suffered severe burns on his body and is listed in critical condition at the Augusta Burn Center. Watson was also treated for minor injuries at...…By COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A 23-year-old woman has been arrested after investigators said she intentionally set her car on fire while her 14-month-old son sat inside. The Columbia Police Department has charged Caylin Watson with attempted murder, first-degree arson, third-degree arson, and abuse of great bodily injury. Investigators said the car was parked near mile marker 1 on I-126 West just after 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Because of the fire, the child suffered severe burns on his body and is listed in critical condition at the Augusta Burn Center. Watson was also treated for minor injuries at...WW…