Experts say children could soon be eligible for a coronavirus vaccine
More than 40% of adults in the U.S. are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and leaders say children could soon become eligible to receive the shot as well.
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SC man to pay over half a million dollars in restitution after forcing man to work in restaurant without pay
A man in Conway will have to pay more than half a million dollars in restitution after forcing a man with intellectual disabilities to work in a restaurant without pay.
RCSD investigating April shooting on Mellowood Drive
Richland County deputies are investigating a shooting that took place last month on Mellowood Drive.
Richland County deputies investigating after security guard is shot at Hookah on the River over the weekend
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are investigating after a security guard at Hookah on the River was shot over the weekend.
Democratic candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham in Columbia to hold campaign kickoff event
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Happening Tuesday, Democratic candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham will hold an evening campaign kickoff event in Columbia. Cunningham also announced he will be making an earlier stop Tuesday afternoon in Columbia The former U.S. Representative will meet with supporters at the River Rat Brewery at 6pm. Cunningham will face activist Gary Votour in the Democratic primary. The…
SCSO: Man accused of holding victim inside a vehicle and assaulting her
Officials with the Sumter County Sheriff’s office are searching for a man, accused of holding a female victim inside a vehicle against her will while he assaulted her.
The Humane Society and 479 other charities hope for warm hearts and the spirit of giving
The annual Midlands Gives campaign is running through midnight
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Today marks the Midland’s biggest gifting day of the year, a day appropriately named Midlands Gives! Midlands Gives began in 2014, and over the last eight years, has raised over $12.6 million for non-profits in the eleven Midlands counties, including Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda and Sumter. The event kicked off at…
Mexico City metro overpass collapses onto road; at least 23 dead
A subway in Mexico City on an overpass collapsed onto a busy road, killing at least 23 and injuring at least 70.
Honoring Midlands teen found shot to death last week
Sanaa Amenhotep was reported missing April 5th, the 15 year old's body was discovered last Thursday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —- It was an emotional day for family and friends who gathered for a celebration of life in memory of 15 year old Sanaa Amenhotep. Three people have been arrested in connection to the teens kidnapping and death. While the investigation into what happened after Amenhotep left her home April 5th her Northeast home continues, those who…
Health experts says U.S. may never see herd immunity
Dean of Brown's University of Health says we may never see new cases of COVID-19 disappear completely
(CNN) — -The U.S. may never see herd immunity against COVID-19. That’s what at least one physician says. The good news is that even without herd immunity, most people could still be able to get back to their pre-pandemic lives. However, it is likely that a sizable percentage of Americans will choose to not get vaccinated at all. The Dean…
