Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the cause of death of missing University of South Carolina student, Samuel Laundon. An autopsy determined that Laundon died of blunt force trauma to the head and body.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is driving more and more Americans to go into their fridge and crack open more beers. A study from the Journal of the American Medical Association found that chronic alcohol consumption went up 14% over the last few months, while women were 41% more likely to consume multiple alcoholic beverages…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A program aimed at giving low income families scholarships for their children to attend private schools was struck down by the South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday. The Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) Grants Program championed by Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) was deemed unconstitutional in a unanimous by the state’s highest court. Justices said that it…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The University of South Carolina is coming up with new ways to encourage students to get tested for COVID-19. Some of these rewards can already be seen throughout campus. The university is starting an incentive program where students receive a free t-shirt, and a chance to win big prizes if they show up to take a…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and with flu season just around the corner, one group at a greater risk of getting sick are older veterans. To help with this, the Columbia VA Health Care System is hosting a series of drive-thru flu shot clinics to protect vets against the flu. According to the US…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — If you’re planning on voting through the mail, you now need a witness sign off on your ballot. The Supreme Court decided Monday night that South Carolina would reinstate a witness signature requirement that has been on the books for decades. Since 1953, South Carolina voters have had to have someone sign off on their ballot…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Monday marked the first day of early voting for the November election, and thousands showed up at voting offices across the state to make their voices heard. In Richland County, as many as 500 voters waited in line Monday morning to cast their vote. Some waited for up to three hours for the opportunity to vote,…
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) — With President Donald Trump testing positive for COVID-19, one Midlands leader who overcame the virus says the coronavirus is no joke. A couple of weeks ago, Irmo Mayor Barry Walker found out that his wife had tested positive for COVID-19. Just a few days and a couple test results later, Walker found out that he too…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –The future of one of South Carolina’s oldest military outposts hangs in the balance. State leaders gathered Thursday in Columbia to discuss the future of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island. The facility has served as one of the major training spots for incoming Marines since 1915, and is where most recruits who come from…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — In less than a week, some students in Lexington Richland School District 5 will start going back into the classroom four days a week. Starting Monday, students in 4K through second grade will have a chance to see their classmates and teachers face-to-face more days a week. For the last few weeks, several students in Lexington…
