Experts continue to warn the public about the Delta variant as they push for more vaccinations
Health experts say the Delta variant of the coronavirus spreads more easily and could be more dangerous. They also say some states may see more outbreaks.
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Death toll now at 11 as authorities continue search following condo collapse in Florida
Authorities now say at least 11 people are dead and 150 missing from the condo collapse in Surfside, Florida. Some healthcare providers are offering free grief counseling to anyone in that area emotionally affected by the tragedy, but the images can also be overwhelming for those watching it on TV.
Dept. of Education, SC Arts Commission announce $20 million in funding for arts programs in schools
The state’s education system got a major boost Tuesday. More than $20 million in arts funding is set to help South Carolina students who experienced learning issues related to the pandemic.
Graham’s earmark: $12M for highway to South Carolina beaches
By Meg Kinnard
Sen. Lindsey Graham says he’s requesting $12 million for right-of-way acquisition towards the construction and eventual completion of I-73.
Gas prices in SC on the rise ahead of the July 4th weekend
Right now, drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of $2.78 a gallon
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are filling up for that July 4th trip, prices are going up ahead of the holiday. Gas prices here in the Midlands, and across the country are expected to rise, say experts. Drivers in the Midlands are now paying an average of $2.78 a gallon. Last year, Columbia drivers were filling up their tanks for…
‘Excruciating:’ Florida collapse search stretches to Day 6
The slow work of sifting through the remnants of a collapsed Florida condo building stretched into a sixth day Tuesday.
Man wanted for shooting a Coventry Lakes Drive home over social media argument
The Lexington Police Department is searching for a man accused of shooting at a Coverntry Lakes Drive home over social media dispute.
Tropical Storm Danny makes South Carolina coastal landfall
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO, AP) – Tropical Storm Danny has made landfall along the South Carolina coast and is threatening to dump rain around parts of the Southeast as it moves inland. Click here for ABC Columbia’s Interactive Radar The National Hurricane Center said the storm packed top sustained winds of 40 mph when it came ashore Monday evening north of…
SC lawyer suspended for 6-months for Facebook posts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina’s highest court has suspended the law license of an attorney for six months for Facebook posts the justices said used foul language and could incite racial conflict. The state Supreme Court also ordered lawyer David Paul Traywick to take a diversity class and have an anger management assessment with a licensed therapist before he…
More and More SC Drivers hitting the road for the July 4th weekend
AAA says more than 635,800 South Carolinians are expected to travel for the Independence Day holiday weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– More and more South Carolinians will be hitting the road for the July 4th weekend. AAA says more than 635,800 South Carolinians are expected to travel for the Independence Day holiday weekend. That number is up more than 35% from last year, amid the pandemic. In all, more than 47 million Americans are expected to travel, experts…
