(CNN) – The deadly coronavirus outbreak continues to worsen as 12 cases of the virus have now been confirmed in the United States. The latest case was confirmed in Wisconsin Wednesday. Officials say the patient came in contact with an individual with the virus while traveling in China. The coronavirus outbreak has killed nearly 500 people worldwide and infected more…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- We’re four days away from the 92nd Academy Awards. This year there are a lot of fan favorites up against each other in top categories. The red carpet is getting rolled out for your favorite stars to shine at the Oscars this Sunday. Hollywood’s biggest night has some of show-biz royalty up against each other. In the best…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the latest on severe weather. According to John, you should look for rain, heavy at times, on Thursday with a strong line of thunderstorms blowing through in the afternoon-evening. The storms will have the capability of producing damaging winds, locally flooding rain, and possibly tornadoes. Many school districts have cancelled after-school…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Deputies say a high school student has been arrested for trying to sexually assault a fellow student at Dutch Fork High School. The 14-year-old allegedly tried to commit a sexual act against a 15-year-old on Tuesday during school hours on campus. The student faces charges of attempt to commit criminal sexual conduct with a minor 3rd…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — For students looking to gain real world experience, Lexington Richland District Five is offering a handful of student internships. Through the Center for Advanced Technical Studies, the District is offering both paid and unpaid work-based learning opportunities to gain school credit. The District says the main objective of these internships is to prepare students for life…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — More than 30,000 people in South Carolina are estimated to be diagnosed with cancer this year. More than 10,000 will day. On Wednesday, there was a group at the State House wearing tennis shoes to encourage legislators to make fighting cancer a priority. It was part of the annual ‘Suits and Sneakers’ event, organized by the…
Courtesy: CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia police say they have arrested a suspect in a deadly Monday night shooting. Investigators say Orlando Gladney, 28, shot and killed James Patterson, 46, after an argument at Willow Run Apartments on Alcott Dr. Gladney is charged with murder, as well as charges surrounding the possession and and distribution of crack cocaine. Categories: Local News,…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Members of the Legislative Black Caucus are calling on Joe Biden to disavow Sen. Dick Harpootlian’s role in his campaign for his recent tweet about Rep. Jerry Govan’s compensation for work with Tom Steyer’s campaign. Wednesday morning Harpootlian tweeted, “Mr. Moneybags aka @TomSteyer has paid SC State Rep. Jerry Govan almost $50,000 for a month of work? Is…
Officials with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say a driver lost control and flipped the vehicle following a pursuit.
Newberry County authorities say they’ve arrested two people on drug charges after a nearly year long investigation.
