Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The number of initial unemployment claims in South Carolina continues to fall. This morning the Department of Employment and Workforce announced for the week of May 10th through the 16th more than 29,000 people filed for unemployment. That is a decrease of more than 3,000 from the previous week. Over the past nine weeks, a department spokesperson says…
FILE photo, European Centre For Disease Prevention And Control via DDP via /ZUMA Press, FILE Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– DHEC released the latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in South Carolina. According to the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), as of Wednesday May 20, there are 125 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, while 8 new deaths have been reported…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–With the governor’s announcement that tourist attractions in the state can once again open to the public Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens has announced its return date. A spokesperson says the zoo will reopen to guests on Saturday, May 23rd. “We’ve been diligently preparing for the Zoo’s reopening for several weeks and look forward to welcoming our members and…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — More restrictions lifted in South Carolina. Wednesday afternoon governor henry mcmaster announced that the state is scaling back restrictions on certain athletic facilities and tourist attractions. The athletic facilities include places like baseball fields, parks, and playgrounds. Those restrictions will be lifted May 30th with competitive play resuming on June 15th. Tourist attractions like Riverbanks Zoo…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster and state health officials will update the state’s response to COVID-19 at 4pm Wednesday according to a press release from the governor’s office. ABC Columbia News will carry the news conference live on air and on our Facebook page. Categories: Local News, News, State
Kairon Bramsen Courtesy: Steven Bramsen Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Police say 14 month old Kairon Bramsen is in critical condition at the Augusta Burn Center in Georgia. His father, Steven Bramsen has set up a GoFundMe to help pay for the Kairon’s medical costs. Kairon was still inside the car when Columbia Police say his mother 23 year old Caylin Watson…
Photo: Elijah Nixon Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Columbia police are investigating a deadly Monday afternoon shooting. Investigators say around 1pm Monday a man was found unresponsive at a home on Edison St. Police say they are questioning a man in connection with the shooting but so far no arrests have been made. If you have any information on this incident call…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Some Midlands students will have access to weekend meals. Richland School District One announced Friday that beginning Monday it will supply families with enough meals to get through seven days. The previous meal distribution only covered five. For more information on the district’s meal plan including distribution sites go to www.richlandone.org Categories: Local News, News, Richland
Photo courtesy SCSO Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Sumter deputies say a suspect is in custody after a stolen dog was recovered from his property and reunited with its family. Investigators say Shawn Prescott, 43, is charged with receiving stolen goods and ill treatment of animals on March 13th. In the process of preparing the dog named Diesel for adoption it was…
Courtesy: SCDC Bishopville, S.C. (WOLO)– A spokesperson for the state Department of Corrections says a man is in custody for throwing two footballs filled with contraband onto the grounds at Lee Correctional Institution. Officials say Rodney Tate, 21, is charged with furnishing contraband to a prisoner and criminal conspiracy. According to a department spokesperson the balls were filled with tobacco,…
