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SC continues to see fewer than 1,000 new COVID cases

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina continues to see slightly lower numbers of new coronavirus cases. According to DHEC of the more than 4,000 tests processed Tuesday, officials say they found 704 new cases of COVID 19. In addition 17 covid…

Haley's foundation takes over My First Library program

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Former Gov. Nikki Haley's foundation Original Six is working to bring the love of reading into the homes of children in need. Wednesday the program announced it is taking over the My First Library program to provide…

Poll: Americans embarrassed by COVID 19 response

New York, NY (CNN)--Almost 7 in 10 Americans say they are embarrassed by the the US response to the coronavirus. That's according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. 62% of the public says President Donald Trump could be…

SC man wins $250,000 on scratch-off lottery ticket

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO, AP) - A South Carolina man who took his time to scratch off the numbers on a lottery ticket ended up winning $250,000. The winner, who asked not to be identified, took a chance on a 50X…

Columbia City Council declares Juneteenth a city holiday

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- During Tuesday's city council meeting council members approved an ordinance declaring Juneteenth a city-wide holiday starting on June 19th 2021. Juneteenth, is recognized as the end of slavery and is the oldest known celebration honoring the end…

No new curfew for Columbia...for now

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The City of Columbia will not institute a new curfew, for now. The possible new emergency management curfew was on the agenda for Tuesday afternoon's council meeting. Ultimately the council wanted the governor to extend his current ban…

UofSC to implement saliva testing for COVID 19

Columbia, S.C. (AP)--The University of South Carolina is joining a handful of universities nationwide to implement saliva tests for COVID-19. The school said Tuesday the tests will be free for students, faculty and staff…

Another day with low new COVID 19 case, testing numbers

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The number of new coronavirus cases continues to be low but so too do the number of tests. Tuesday DHEC reported 691 new positive cases and 47 additional deaths. The number of tests processed Monday continues to be…

Congressman Clyburn visits Midlands post office

Eastover, S.C. (WOLO)--Fresh off of his appearance during the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, Congressman Jim Clyburn was in the Midlands Tuesday afternoon. Clyburn visited the Eastover post office to meet…

Clear the Shelters event a howling success

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- This year's Clear the Shelters event was a big success. According to Columbia Animal Services, 46 pets were adopted last Friday. But there are still plenty of forever friends…

VA to host blood drive Wednesday

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The VA is partnering with the Red Cross to host a blood drive Wednesday at the Dorn VA Medical Center on Garners Ferry Rd. The Share Your Health, Roll Up Your Sleeves" blood drive is part a nationwide…

New jobs coming to Midlands

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--57 new jobs are on their way to the Midlands. Tuesday the governor's office announced KRA Operations is establishing a new facility in Newberry County. In addition to the jobs, the company is investing more than $11 million.…

More than 200 unmarked graves found on Clemson campus

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - A team of researchers has announced that more than 200 unmarked graves have been discovered in a Clemson University cemetery. The graves are thought to be of those enslaved at John C. Calhoun's plantation as well…

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