Digital Exclusives and Features

Party-goers criticized after packed house party goes viral

Illinois Mayor calls incident 'reckless, utterly unacceptable '

(WLS/ABC) —- Chicago police said they have confirmed the location where a viral video reportedly showing a large house party on Chicago’s West Side was filmed. The video, showing party-goers barely able to move, has gone viral with over 1 million views and drawn criticism from Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Governor JB Pritzker. Chicago police said Monday afternoon they had…

Governor McMaster extends State of Emergency in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, on Monday, declared a new state of emergency. The new order basically extends the previous State of Emergency that was set to expire today, April 12, 2020. According to the governor, all previous orders remain in place for the duration of the emergency, or until he announces otherwise. “South Carolina continues to…

Hitting the lake? SC DNR working to keep boaters safe under Governor’s order

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) –Headed on the water this weekend?  It’s been a little over a week since Governor Henry McMaster reopened public boat ramps across the state. Officers with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) say most people out on the water have followed the rules laid out in the Governor’s executive order. The sound of motors…

3 hour comedy festival streamed online in May

Several big name comedians have signed on for the online festival scheduled for May 9th

(CNN) — Sometimes laughter is the best medicine, and in the middle of a global pandemic, while many people are stuck in their homes, a little laughter may be just what the doctor ordered. Some big names in the world of comedy have singed on to join forces to raise money for the Feeding America Comedy Festival. So far, Adam…

Job seekers targeted by online swindlers hoping to cash in

Scammers are trying to take advantage of vulnerable people during pandemic

(ABC News)— With a record number of Americans filing for unemployment, a rash of online criminals are looking to cash in on people seeking jobs during the coronavirus crisis. ABC’s Pierre Thomas has the latest on what you need to know in order to protect yourself if you’re hoping to find work from home. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, National…

Local Living: Celebrity concert streaming, plus, Elton John postpones tour

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A major concert change tops our look at Local Living. Due to the coronavirus, Elton John is postponing his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ Tour. The tour was scheduled to make a stop at Colonial Life Arena on Friday, May 22, 2020. Concert officials say ticket holders should hold onto their original tickets because new show dates for 2021…

SC Air National Guard to perform hospital fly overs on Monday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for a flyover. F-16s fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing will salute the state’s medical professionals and first responders during a round-the-state flyover, Monday, April 27, say officials. According to a release from the Guard, The Swamp Fox pilots will flyover a number of hospitals throughout the state which…

Community heals the spirit of those who heal us

Members of one Spartanburg community shows their appreciation for the those on front line of coronavirus

(CNN) — Residents in one upstate community paid tribute to their local health care workers by giving them a loud and proud parade. Sirens and signs of support overshadowing fears of the coronavirus in Spartanburg. Here are some of the sights and sounds from the event. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, State