Orangeburg deputies arrest suspect accused of fatal shooting
Orangeburg County deputies have arrested a man accused of a fatal shooting at a basketball court last week.Authorities say…
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Free meal pickup at several Lexington District One schools today
Lexington County School District One is giving out free breakfast and lunch today in their summer food service program.
Driver wanted for questioning for shooting on U.S. Highway 521 in Sumter
Sumter County deputies need your help finding the driver and the vehicle involved in a shooting incident in Rembert on July 20.
President of Jordan Brand ‘Nike’, Benedict alumnus to speak for Benedict commencement
This will be the 150th Commencement Convocation for Benedict College, held Saturday August 8
Image Provided by: Benedict College Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Benedict College is gearing up for their 150th commencement celebration, albeit virtual for family and friends because of the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, students will be the only ones able to gather to celebrate as they graduate from an institution of higher learning to real world education. For 2020, graduates will…
City of Columbia celebrates ‘Mask Up Challenge’ winners
The City of Columbia announces the two winners of the #MaskUp challenge created to help slow the spread of COVID-19
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The city of Columbia announced the first winners of the city’s mask up Columbia challenge. The city sent congratulations to Matt Hudson for the most votes and Megan Pinckney for social reach. The city wants you to continue to show your passion for keeping the community healthy and doing your part to stop the spread of…
Midlands businesses think outside the box when it comes to coin shortage
Piggly Wiggly on Devine Street is calling on customers to exchange coins for cash
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –If you’ve been out shopping lately, you might have noticed some businesses are not giving out exact change like they used to. This is due to a nationwide coin shortage that has left businesses and banks looking for new sources for nickels and dimes. “It caught us by surprise. We didn’t realize there was a shortage until…
Fire destroys field house at Orangeburg Preparatory School
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – A fire destroyed the field house at Orangeburg Preparatory School Tuesday, according to school officials. They believe the fire was caused by a lawn mower in storage around 4:00 p.m. and is now believed to be a total loss. The building housed both the home and visitor locker rooms as well as concessions and various sports…
Saluda County Superintendent details school reopening plan, one of first approved statewide
Saluda County is offering both traditional face-to-face and virtual options for students this fall
SALUDA COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — On Monday, South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman approved reopening plans for six school districts. By pitching both traditional and virtual options for their students, Saluda County Schools was one of the six districts who had their plans approved by the state’s Department of Education. Dr. Harvey Livingston, the Superintendent of Saluda County Schools,…
S.C. Law Enforcement Reform Committee meets for first time
The House Equitable Justice System and Law Enforcement Reform Committee met Tuesday for the first time.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The House Equitable Justice System and Law Enforcement Reform Committee met Tuesday for the first time. This is the committee that was formed last month in the wake of local and national protests over the killing of George Floyd at the hands of the police. The 18 member bipartisan committee will be reviewing topics like police…
DHEC: 52 additional deaths and 1,573 new Coronavirus Cases in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Tuesday, 1,573 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 52 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 83,720 and confirmed deaths to 1,505. For more data on cases, click here: Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. According…
