COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Several former and current Gamecock athletes are calling on the University of South Carolina to change the name of the fitness center named after former U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond. Gamecock Women's…
SACRAMENTO, CA (AP) - A former California police officer who became known as the Golden State Killer told victims he's ``truly sorry'' before he was sentenced to life imprisonment for a decade-long string of rapes and murders across a wide…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The Columbia VA Health Care System is now expanding health care services, after limiting them in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We cater to 85,000 veterans across this great state. And every year, we have more…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Leaping lizards! An unusual animal has been spotted in the Midlands. Say hello to the black and white tegu lizard. Officials with the Department of Natural Resources say one was…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Early childhood education is getting a boost in South Carolina. Friday the Department of Social Services announced a $1.2 million federal grant for SC First Steps to improve quality in licensed child care centers that participate in the…
Sumter, Co. S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Sumter Co. are searching for a suspect in a July shooting. Investigators say on July 20th Sean Gilyard fired shots into a blue Ford Fusion at the intersection…
Lexington Co, S.C. (WOLO)--The man accused of shooting two Lexington Co. deputies is now charged with attempted murder. Investigators with SLED say Albertus Lewis was charged following the August 9th incident. Deputies responded to the Woodland Village apartments after a…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Several people have taken up home improvements during the pandemic, something that has greatly helped the lumber industry. The South Carolina Forestry Commission says the price of lumber has increased to…
Gov. McMaster requests DHEC lift restrictions to allow nursing home visitations.
(Associated Press) ---PORTLAND, Maine -- At least 4,800 chicks shipped to Maine farmers through the U.S. Postal Service have arrived dead in recent weeks after rapid cuts hit the federal mail carrier's operations, U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree said. Pingree, a…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - One person was declared dead at the scene of a shooting Thursday night. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department announced its homicide investigation in the 100 block of Willow Oak Drive. It happened around 8:30 p.m. and…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP, CNN) - Federal authorities say a New York attorney who represented a South Carolina woman who cashed in on a $1.5 billion ticket has been indicted on charges he stole tens of millions from the winnings he…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The University of South Carolina had its first day of classes Thursday, but it had a different feeling than most starts to a school year. With the semester…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- There's now a new outdoor pavilion to help families at 'Homeless No More of Columbia,' a local nonprofit that helps homeless families stay together and become self-sufficient. The pavilion…
South Carolina continues to post fewer new cases of COVID 19 along with a lower positivity rate. Thurseday afternoon DHEC announced 896 new cases of the virus with 26 additional deaths. Officials say of the…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The State Supreme Court will hear arguments over Governor Henry's McMaster's decision to spend $32 million of federal coronavirus relief funds on grants for private school tuition. The justices will hear opening on arguments September 18th. This comes…
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)--The City of Cayce has extended its mask ordinance. Members of the city council voted to extend the law at their meeting Wednesday night. The initial mandate was issued on July 7th. The only difference is this includes…
New York, NY (AP)-- Former White House adviser Steve Bannon was arrested Thursday on charges that he and three others ripped off donors to an online fundraising scheme "We Build The Wall." The charges were contained in an indictment unsealed…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The City of Columbia and DHEC are continuing their partnership offering free COVID-19 testing. The testing will take place Friday and Saturday at the old Pardon and Parole building at 2204 Lee St. Testing will also be held…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --- Starting today, Wednesday August 19, Senior Meals and Masks initiatives begin. Senior Resources and Columbia Housing Authority will kick off a community provide not only meals, but also deliver masks to 323 senior citizen every week.…
