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Dept. of Corrections: Two SC inmates die from COVID-19 complications

The South Carolina Department of Corrections says two inmates died from complications of COVID-19.

COMET to offer COVID testing, vaccine, and boosters

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- If you're looking to get a free COVID test -- Health Force will have testing and vaccinations available every day this week. The organization will hold their week…

Whoopi Goldberg suspended from The View for holocaust remarks

NEW YORK (AP) _Whoopi Goldberg has been suspended for two weeks as co-host of ``The View'' because of what the head of ABC News called her ``wrong and hurtful comments'' about Jews and the…

Mental health and suicide prevention in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Conversations about suicide prevention and mental health are being had since the passing of former Miss USA and EXTRA correspondent who had ties to Columbia. The former USC…

Central Carolina Community Foundation awards more than $8.3 million in grants and scholarships

COLUMBA, S.C. (WOLO) - Scholarships are available for college students in the Midlands and across the state. The Central Carolina Community Foundation says more than 8.3 million dollars was awarded in grants and scholarships for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The…

Former Governor Nikki Haley visits the Statehouse

Former South Carolina Governor and Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley stopped by the Statehouse today.

House Democrats urge SC Senate to pass hate crime bill

House Democrats are urging the Senate to pass South Carolina's hate crime bill. ABC Columbia's Alex Tejada has the full story tonight at 6.

DHEC encourages schools to utilize 'Test to Stay' program to keep more kids in the classroom

DHEC is encouraging schools statewide to use the 'Test to Stay' program. It allows rapid tests to be used on K-12 students who have been exposed to COVID-19, in hopes that more students can stay in class in person.

DHEC: 4,137 new cases of COVID-19, 28 additional virus related deaths in SC

DHEC reports 4,137 new cases of COVID-19 and 28 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.

New Healthcare program set to open at College of Charleston

Charleston, SC (WOLO) ---Students who want to be nurses will soon have another option in South Carolina. The College of Charleston is creating a new school to train health care workers. The School…

One study ranks SC one of the worst states to find love

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- With Valentine's Day fast approaching one survey says South Carolina is not the place to find a date. According to https://wallethub.com/ this is the tenth worst state for singles…

Kia recalls more than 400k cars over faulty airbags

(ABC News) --- DETROIT -- Kia is recalling more than 410,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a problem that can stop the air bags from inflating in a crash. The recall covers certain Forte small cars from the 2017 and…

State Treasurer: More than 615,000 new properties added to Unclaimed Property Program

“We know that approximately 1 in 10 Americans have unclaimed property. Each year billions of dollars get returned to State Treasurer’s Offices across the country,” said Treasurer Loftis. “It’s our job to return those funds to the rightful owners, and I am encouraging individuals, businesses, charities, schools and other organizations to check our website to see if we have funds waiting for you.”