The Southeastern Conference is expected to announce a conference-only, 10-game schedule this season, sources tell ABC Columbia.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Thursday, reported 1,636 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 48 additional confirmed deaths. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 87,117 and confirmed deaths to 1,600 statewide. DHEC says the total number of individual test results reported Wednesday statewide was 7,600 and…
Source:Instagram Washington, D.C. (WOLO)– South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott had a chance down to sit down, albeit virtually, with an Avenger! Wednesday Senator Scott Hosted an Instagram Live conversation with actor Chris Evans who plays Captain America in the Marvel films. Evans and Sen. Scott discussed Evans’ civil engagement and political platform called A Starting Point. For a look at…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman approved reopening plans for several districts, including some districts in the Midlands. On Thursday, Spearman approved twenty five school district reopening plans, that had been submitted to the State department of Education. Among some of the Midlands Districts, the following have been approved: Calhoun County, Kershaw County School District, Lexington School Districts…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Fewer people are filing for unemployment in South Carolina. According to the Department of Employment and Workforce, last week 12,194 people filed their initial claim for unemployment insurance in the state. That’s down 2,152 from the previous week. Since the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic SCDEW says close to 700,000 people filed for unemployment benefits and the…
Lexington County deputies have arrested one suspect and looking for another in a drive-by shooting at a bar in Swansea on July 5.
Columbia Police have released surveillance images of a man accused of a robbery at the El Cheapo gas station this month.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A popular chain of fitness centers is now requiring everyone to wear a mask. Starting next month, Planet Fitness says it will require face covering at all of its locations. As of right now, employees already have to wear masks, but now members who use the facilities also must wear them to workout. The workout facility…
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) — A judge heard arguments and testimony concerning Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC)’s plan to give millions of dollars worth of scholarships for low-income students to attend private schools this fall. However, Judge Edgar Dickson left the courtroom Wednesday without making a decision. The hearing took place after an Orangeburg County attorney filed for a temporary injunction to…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – Flood waters on Interstate 26 has shut down westbound traffic in Lexington County. 🎴FLOODING on I-26 WB in Lexington has diverted traffic. Drivers have to exit 115. pic.twitter.com/QMqEghkbAI— Josh Berry (@_joshberry) July 30, 2020 According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol traffic is being diverted onto exit 115 off of I-26. Lexington County: Interstate 26 westbound…
