U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr. announced that the District of South Carolina is the recipient of more than $2.5 million in grants from the Department of Justice to fight drug abuse and addiction in the state. These grants come as a part of the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs which are providing over $341 million across the nation to combat addiction.
Columbia Police Department officials have arrested a man accused of a fatal shooting at King Street on Friday.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Friday, Gov. Henry McMaster released details about two new South Carolina CARES act grant programs that will specifically go towards helping small and minority businesses throughout the state. Both programs are designed to give reimbursements to small businesses and non profit organizations that dealt with COVID-19 related financial or operational effects. The Minority and Small Business…
After almost two years circling an ancient asteroid hundreds of millions of miles away, a NASA spacecraft this week…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and local law enforcement are planning for the 2020 Election. ABC Columbia interview- image Monday afternoon Mayor Benjamin, along with Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, Columbia Police Chief William Holbrook and 5th Circuit Solicitor Byron Gipson announced they will discuss voters rights at the polls November 3rd. According to a release, the group…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s time for you to grab your favorite ‘fair’ delights. The South Carolina State Fair is ready for this year’s Drive-Thru South Carolina State Fair. The free event is happening Tuesday, October 20 and Wednesday, October 21 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Guests will have the chance to drive through the fairgrounds to see different animals, farm equipment,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — After serving their communities in times of crisis, firefighters have one more team in their corner: the state of South Carolina. Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) has signed a bill that will give firefighters state-sponsored health benefits if they get cancer. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says firefighters are nine times more likely than the average…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Sunday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 722 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 and 12 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 157,394 and confirmed deaths to 3,439. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. Health officials say the total…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– An Early Sunday morning house fire caused 50% damage to a Bogator Road home, say officials. According to officials, no injuries were reported and no one was home at time of fire. An Investigation is underway. Image courtesy Lexington County Categories: Lexington, Local News Tags: house fire
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prisma Health is helping in the fight against the flu. The hospital system is administering free flu shots in Richland, Lexington, Fairfield, Kershaw and Sumter counties. The flu shot is available for anyone six months and older. PER PRISMA: Flu shots will be administered by drive-through, with the exception of the 9 Medical Park lobby location. For…
