Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–For the second week in a row South Carolina is one of the best in the nation in terms of vaccine distribution. According to DHEC South Carolina is using nearly 78 percent of the vaccines received in the state, the fifth most in the country. So far more than 439-thousand doses of the Covid 19 vaccine have been…
Source: LCSD Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington County deputies say Devin Boineau, 29, was wanted by Richland deputies for attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and breach of trust in connection with a December 3rd incident in Gaston where he is accused of shooting a man. Investigators say on Thursday he initiated the chase with Richland…
Photo: Elijah Nixon Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Several dozen demonstrators gathered at the state house Sunday afternoon for a “Freedom of Speech” rally. The demonstration took place after SC law enforcement agencies such as the Columbia Police Department and Richland Co. Sheriff’s Department announced increased security at the state house in light of the events that took place at the US Capitol…
FILE Camden, S.C. (WOLO)– Kershaw Co. Coroner David West says two people whose bodies were found following a house fire in Camden were murdered. West says Steven and Nancy Hales both died due to homicide. The specific method of homicide was not released. West says the couple had been married 36 years and moved to Camden in 2005. According to…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Just like other annual events in Columbia in recent times, King Day at the Dome is going virtual. According to the South Carolina branch of the NAACP this year’s event will take place on-line starting at 10am on January 18th. Featured speakers will include Congressman Jim Clyburn, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, and State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell. For…
(Courtesy: UofSC/Twitter) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The University of South Carolina is investigating reports that at least one student took part in last week’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Building. The university released this statement Tuesday, “The University of South Carolina’s Division of Law Enforcement and Safety and the Office of Student Conduct are aware of social media and other reports…
Courtesy SC Dept of Education Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–State Superintendent of Education outlined her department’s priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Spearman says her top priorities will be to ensure the health and wellness of all students and educators, continuing the effort to recruit and retain teachers, and guaranteeing that every student have access to college and career readiness opportunities. In…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–A spokesperson for the Columbia Police Department confirms it has been notified by the FBI via SLED about potential armed demonstrations between now and the inauguration. In addition, according to reports the FBI has received information in recent days on a group calling for “storming” state, local, and federal government courthouses and administrative buildings in the event the…
Source: Joe Wilson- Twitter Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– As demonstrators gathered outside of his office on Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia calling for the impeachment of the president, Congressman Joe Wilson says now is not the time. In a statement released to ABC Columbia News Wilson says, “Impeaching a President this close to a new Administration is divisive and hinders a…
Courtesy: Prisma Health Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Welcome to the world Keanna Grace. Every year the folks at Prisma Health welcome the first baby of the new year. This year it is Keanna Grace who was born Friday morning at 1:34 at prisma Health Tuoumey in Sumter. Congratulations! Categories: Local News, News, State, Sumter
