Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Labor Day, the Richland County Democratic Party (RCDP) held a Drive-Thru Democracy Food Drive. It was a chance for people to give back to their community, and register to vote. “Things are very, very hard for a lot of people right now and I just do whatever I can,” said Martha Thomas, who donated nonperishables…
Courtesy:WCIV Huger, S.C. (WCIV)–State police are investigating a fire overnight Monday that destroyed a church in the Huger area of Berkeley County. The New Hope United Methodist Church on Cainhoy Road was reduced largely to smoldering rubble by the time the sun rose Monday. Some of the church’s facade and brick understory remained standing, but the roof and walls had…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are headed back home from vacation for the Labor Day holiday, travelers are not the only ones on the road in South Carolina. Local Law Enforcement are ramping up efforts to keep you safe. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is reminding everyone to buckle up this holiday. Troopers say there will be a strong emphasis…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Monday, reported 590 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 and 19 additional confirmed deaths. According to DHEC records, one of those deaths was a Pediatric death, 17 years of age or younger. SCDHEC/TwitterDHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 123,552, and confirmed deaths…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–State Health officials say testing for COVID-19 is essential. LEX MED DHEC COVID drive thru testing DHEC reports that testing for COVID-19 is essential because it helps identify people who are infected with the virus, whether or not they have symptoms, so they can isolate themselves and keep those around them from becoming infected, especially at-risk individuals who…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Now may be the time to head to the gas station. Gas prices on Labor Day are some of the lowest we’ve seen. Drivers are paying 34 cents less than a year ago, according to Gas Buddy. The national average is $2.20 cents a gallon. Here in the Midlands we are averaging around $1.99 a gallon, according…
A special primary election for the vacant Richland County Council District 9 seat for Democrats takes place tomorrow.
Fairfield County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal hit and run on 11th Street near Maple Street Sunday.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– This Labor Day travelers are not the only ones on the road in South Carolina. Local Law Enforcement are ramping up efforts to keep you safe. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is reminding everyone to buckle up this holiday. Troopers say there will be a strong emphasis on DUI and other unsafe driving behaviors during the holiday….
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC ( WOLO)– The S.C. Law Enforcement Division says it is investigating the incident Saturday where a deputy from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department was shot, while responding to a domestic violence call. Image courtesy Lexington County sheriff’s Department Following the shooting, Deputies say a man barricaded himself in the home for hours in the Manchester Park subdivision….
