COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution announced they will be adding to visitor access at Ninety Six National Historic Site, Cowpens Historical Battlefield and Kings Mountain National Military Park. The increased access will go into effect September 16. The National Park Service is working with federal, state and local health authorities to create a phased approach…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A group of Lexington-Richland School District 5 parents from the group “5 days f2f” held a march outside the school board meting at Irmo High School Monday evening to say it’s time to get students back in the classroom, five days a week. The parents say the hybrid model currently in place makes this time more difficult…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Protesters gathered at the South Carolina State House Tuesday for a “Re-Open SC rally”. Many on hand were holding up signs that said ‘un mask now’ or ‘reopen the state’. Demonstrators showed support for ending mask mandates and opening the state fully. Categories: Local News, State Tags: Coronavirus, reopen sc
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The Sumter County Sherrif’s Office says they arrested 18-year-old De’Quandre Perry on Septermber 9 on the charge of strong arm robbery. According to the warrant, Perry is charged with taking a cell phone valued at over $800 and cash from the victim who was walking on Concord Circle on August 14. Categories: Local News, Sumter Tags: Robbery,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prisma Health has launched a system-wide campaign to provide reduced-cost flu vaccines in 11 counties throughout the Midlands and Upstate. This campaign is being offered through Prisma’s physicians offices, hospitals, medical clinics, community outreach and business health-sites. Prisma Health hopes to vaccinate over 200,000 people through the upcoming flu season, a record for the health organization….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia wants to know what your favorite place in the city is with a photo challenge. Now through September 30,2020 you can submit a photo of your favorite spot within city limits and use #LoveColumbiaSC , for a chance to enter the contest. The winning photo will be based on the total number of…
Columbia Police say three people were hurt in two overnight shootings on Edgewood Avenue and McAlister Street.
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Eight years ago this week, Columbia Police say a woman’s life was changed forever when she was struck by a car during a hit and run. Investigators say Lindsay Bires, a Nurse, was standing outside of what was then Palmetto Health Richland Hospital taking a break when she was struck by a passing car. According to police,…
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Records show that Chadwick Boseman was buried in his home state of South Carolina six days after he died at his home in Los Angeles. A death certificate obtained Monday by The Associated Press says the “Black Panther” star was laid to rest Sept. 3 at a cemetery in Belton, South Carolina, about 11 miles from…
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson is hosting a drive through style free COVID-19 mask giveaway to continue to the county’s efforts to reduce the spread of the virus. This event is being held at the County continues to have a mandate in place making face coverings of some type required. On August 21st, County Council…
