NIH director says there is no need for booster shots yet
NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins says Pfizer may be getting ahead of itself in applying for emergency use authorization for a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine.
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Trial starts for man accused in Uber rider’s death
Opening arguments are expected Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of killing the South Carolina woman who mistook his car for her Uber ride.
SCSO: Wedgefield woman charged with arson after setting clothes on fire just outside a residence
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says a woman was charged with arson after she caused over $5,000 worth of damage to a residential property she lives at.
Judge OKs distribution for $192M nuclear project settlement
By Meg Kinnard
Investors who lost fortunes in the failure of a multi billion-dollar nuclear reactor construction deal in South Carolina will soon begin to see their portions of a $192 million settlement, under a recently approved distribution. Last week, a federal judge signed off on a plan to disperse the funds among former shareholders in SCANA Corp.
Richland Library to host Gamecocks for annual Pigskin Poets event
Wednesday, July 21 from 10:30am to 10:45am virtual event on the Library's Facebook page
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Richland Library is teaming up with the Gamecocks for the 25th annual Pigskin Poets. This year the event is online. This Wednesday, July 21 from 10:30 to 10:45am you can grab your Gamecock gear and watch the student athletes from the University of South Carolina’s Football team read stories. The Richland Library is streaming the free event…
City of Columbia, SC DHEC & Prisma Health to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations
The City of Columbia, SC DHEC & Prisma Health will offer free COVID-19 vaccinations at city operated facilities this month and next month.
Benedict College to offer bachelor’s degree in E-sports
The E-Sports Administration, Sports Management will be offered to students this Fall
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It would be pretty amazing if you could go college and get a degree by playing video games. If that’s sounds too good to be true, you’re right, its not quite that simple. Monday, Benedict College announced students can now earn a bachelor’s degree in E-Sports administration this fall. E-Sports is the growing world of competitive…
2 unrelated drug busts lead to seizure of meth, heroin, marijuana
Sumter County investigators discovered the drugs a day apart while issuing search warrants
Image: Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Sumter, SC (WOLO) — The Sumter County Sheriff’s Department have seized drugs and thousands of dollars after executing search warrants during two separate drug busts. Sumter County investigators say during the incidents just a day apart, they were able to seize methhamphetamines, heroin and marijuana. While searching a motel room in the 1700 block of…
South Carolina Department of Public Safety stepping up patrols during ‘Operation Southern Shield’
July 19-24 you can expect to see increased enforcement on SC roadways
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– This week The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is launching “Operation Southern Shield”. According to Highway officials, today through July 24, you can expect to see increased enforcement on SC roadways as the SC Department of Public Safety partners with five Southeastern states to reduce speed-related collisions as part of Operation Southern Shield. So far this…
Lexington daycare employee accused of assaulting children in her care
Authorities say Breanna Audette faces 14 counts of unlawfull conduct towards a child
Lexington, SC (WOLO) — Investigators with the Lexington police Department say an employee at a daycare center is accused of physically assaulting children in her care. Police say Breanna Audette is charged with 14 counts of unlawful conduct toward a child. according to investigators, Audette was an employee at Harvest Daycare on Whiteford Way. Police say she was seen on…
