Flu season is almost here and officials with the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) want to make sure you and your family are prepared. State health officials say the best way to protect yourself and those you love against the flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is to get vaccinated.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Amazon officials say they are hiring more than 2,000 seasonal employees in the Midlands. According to the company, many of the seasonal jobs can transition into full-time jobs. For more information on how to apply click here.
Lexington County residents who are in need of recovery help from Hurricane Helene can meet with FEMA’s Disaster Survivor Assistance program Saturday
A K-9 officer killed in the line of duty is laid to memorialized Wednesday
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) along with their 8000 federal workers continue helping communities across the country impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials with the governor's office say Gov. Henry McMaster has authorized the deployment of SC National Guard Soldiers in response to Hurricane Milton. "Hurricane Helene reminded us of the power of neighbors helping neighbors, and South Carolina…
Sumter Counties deputies say a 9 year old has died after multiple rounds were fired into his home on Bunneau Street around 1:42am Wednesday
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is partnering with two local ministries to donate clothes to the Alston Wilkes Society
Happening today, a fallen lee county K-9 officer will be laid to rest, ABC Columbia's Crysty Vaughan has details
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials with Dominion Energy say as of Tuesday it has restored power to nearly 100% of customers impacted by Hurricane Helene. A spokesperson says line workers, tree crews, and volunteers worked to restore electricity to more than…
From corn dogs to cotton candy and rides, the South Carolina State Fair has officially opened its gates
Candidates for the school board with Lexington -Richland School District Five all vying for your vote, came out to Irmo Middle School Tuesday night for a debate held by d-5’s Teacher forum
South Carolina House District 75 includes much of the eastern part of Soda City as well as part of Forest Acres.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Tuesday afternoon, SC Attorney General Alan Wilson announced he is joining a bi-partisan coalition of 14 attorneys general filing separate lawsuits against social media platform TikTok for violating state consumer protection laws. “TikTok is knowingly addicting children…
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster continues to update recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene
Florence Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Florence Co. say on Monday deputies stopped a vehicle for speeding on I-95 near David McLeod Blvd. Authorities say deputies searched the car and found 250 lbs. of marijuana. Investigators say Kevin Li, 25,…
Lee Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials with the SC Dept. of Corrections say an inmate died following a fight this morning at Lee Co. Correctional Facility. Investigators say Trenton Black, was taken to an area hospital following an altercation with his…
In Sumter County, Sumter County Deputies say a child is in critical condition after shots were fired at a home
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say they are investigating a suspicious death. Investigators say officers responded to Bluff Rd. Tuesday morning after a body was found by workers near the side of the road. The Richland Co. Coroner later identified…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--A spokesperson for the Richland Co. Sheriff's Department says a deputy was involved in an accident Tuesday morning. Authorities say the deputy was responding to an emergency call for service at the intersection of Shop Rd. and…
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --- This week the U.S. Army's Columbia recruiting battalion is responding to areas impacted by hurricane Helene. The military organization partnered with the Orangeburg Municipal Airport to supply food, bottled water,…
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for help locating a 28 year old man missing since last week
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster continues to update the state on recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. The governor confirmed the death toll from the storm in the state stands at 48.
According to the SC Department of Transportation they will conduct temporary overnight closures of the existing Colonial Life Boulevard on-ramp to I-126 Eastbound.
The Columbia Fireflies are partnering with the Charleston Riverdogs, Greenville Drive and Myrtle Beach Pelicans to host a disaster relief drive. Our Crysty Vaughan has details.
