Suspect wanted for robbery, assault at El Cheapo’s on Two Notch Road
Columbia Police have released surveillance images of a man accused of a robbery at the El Cheapo gas station this month.
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Planet Fitness to require face coverings at all locations
The new requirement will go into effect August 1
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…
Arguments over Gov. McMaster’s $32 million SAFE Grants program heard in court Wednesday
An Orangeburg County attorney filed for a temporary injunction since he says the program is unconstitutional
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…
Flooding on Interstate 26 is diverting traffic in Lexington County
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…
Pedestrian killed in accident near I-20 & Clemson Rd.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Columbia Police are investigating an accident that killed a pedestrian Wednesday night. The fatal collision happened at Interstate 20 and Clemson Road shortly before 9:30 p.m. According to CPD, the Richland County Coroner’s Officer is assisting with the investigation. Check back for additional updates. Categories: Local News, News Tags: SCNews
RCSD searches for a man wanted for April burglary
RCSD says the suspect is accused of second degree burglary from April
Image: RCSD Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them locate a man accused of a burglary they say took place back in April. According to deputies, 38 year old Dameion Rhyhelee Rembert is wanted for second-degree burglary. Authorities say just before 4:30p.m April 26 Rembert is On April 26, around 4:25 p.m.,…
McMaster opens entertainment venues in latest executive order
Gov. Henry McMaster is issuing another executive order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It's aimed at slowing the spread in the state.Â
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Gov. Henry McMaster is issuing another executive order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s aimed at slowing the spread in the state. As of Monday, Aug. 3, entertainment like venues can reopen with restrictions. “Festivals, parades, concert, theater, stadium, arenas, coliseum, auditorium, hall, amphitheater, gymnasium, chamber, assembly, concert hall, dance hall, nightclub, performing arts center,…
Richland One Calendar Committee seeks feedback
The committee wants to hear from teachers, students, parents, staff
file Columbia,SC (WOLO) —- The Richland One Calendar Committee wants to hear your thoughts on the calendar for the upcoming school year. Last week, the Board of School Commissioners approved plans to push back the initial scheduled start of the school year from August 19 to August 31. Richland One school district Superintendent, Dr. Craig Witherspoon said the extra time would give…
U.S. House passes sweeping rideshare safety bill in honor of fallen UofSC student
The bill requires all rideshare drivers to have illuminated lights and makes it illegal for non-rideshare drivers from using them
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) –The U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping rideshare safety bill in honor of Samantha Josephson, a University of South Carolina student who tragically lost her life in March 2019. “Sami’s Law” (HR 4686) would require all rideshare drivers to have illuminated lights in their cars as well as federal oversight of rideshare practices. On March 29,…
ACC pushes back start date for football, fall sports
The ACC Board of Directors announced that if public health guidance allows, all seven ACC sponsored fall sports will begin competition during the week of Sept. 7-12.
