Construction underway on new Health Science Lab at Columbia International University
Officials broke ground this morning on the 2,200 square foot Health Science Lab, which will house biology and chemistry lab classrooms later this year.
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Columbia Fireflies expect to start on time amid MLB labor dispute
Amid the current lockout between Major League Baseball owners and the Major League Players Association, the Columbia Fireflies today confirmed that their 2022 season will begin on time as scheduled on April 8 at Segra Park.
UofSC updates mask policy in response to drop in COVID-19 cases
Effective today, university officials say masks will be required only in instructional and research spaces, in medical facilities and on campus public transportation.
Newberry County Coroner ID's man killed in collision in Jalapa Road and US Hwy 76
The Newberry County Coroner's Office released the identified of a man killed in a collision in Jalapa Road and US Highway 76.
Name released of woman killed in house fire in Forest Acres
Officials released the name of a woman killed in a house fire in Forest Acres last night.
Fatal house fire on Pinestraw Road in Forest Acres under investigation
Forest Acres authorities are investigating a house fire that killed one person Monday night on Pinestraw Road.
Bowling alley brawl under investigation
York County, SC (WOLO) -- a huge brawl breaks out at a bowling alley near Rock Hill. The video has gone viral, showing people throwing chairs and punching one another. Tonight deputies are…
UofSC updates mask mandates as cases drop
The University of South Carolina updates its mask mandates as they follow their coronavirus case counts which have drastically dropped on the campus.
Shaw Air Force Base airman dies in non-combat incident in Niger
The Department of Defense says an airman assigned to Shaw Air Force Base died in a non-combat incident in at an air base in Niger.
Local Living: Spring Fair Food Drive-Through returns in April, registration open for Columbia Youth Spring Baseball Clinic and more!
Local Living: Spring Fair Food Drive-Through returns in April, registration open for Columbia Youth Spring Baseball Clinic and more!
Allen University to become fully functioning Apple campus by spring
Allen University says the campus plans to be a fully functioning Apple campus by this spring.
Newberry College breaks ground on new nursing facility
Once nursing students have a building of their own, Newberry College staff believes it will attract more people to the program.
Hall of Horrors serves up February frights
As much preparation goes into the set, McClendon says the real scares come from the volunteers who run it.
UofSC history professor encourages people to celebrate President's Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - It's President's Day, a day that honors George Washington and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays. University of South Carolina History Professor Woody Holton says today is not a day…
Richland County Coroner releases ID of man killed in shooting on Longcreek Drive
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the name of a man who was killed in a shooting on Longcreek Drive this weekend.
Empowerment for Peace Walk encourages Columbia community to choose peace over violence
A walk to 'Restore the Village' took place in North Columbia Sunday to remind the community to choose peace over violence.
Orangeburg DPS responds to mobile home fire in Whaley Street area
The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety says no one is hurt after a house fire Sunday.
One man dead after shooting at Columbia apartment complex
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - One man is dead after a shooting at an apartment complex in Columbia, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. Investigators say on February 19, deputies received reports of a shooting at 1601 Longcreek Drive around…
ESPN's College GameDay travels to Columbia Sunday
ESPN’s College GameDay Covered by State Farm is set to travel to Columbia, S.C., on Sunday, Feb. 20, for an exclusive pregame show ahead of the top-15 matchup between No. 13 Tennessee and No. 1 South Carolina.
UPDATE: Man found dead at local assisted living facility, authorities to relocate other residents
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Officers with the Cayce Police Department say they were called to an adult assisted living facility for reports of an unresponsive man Friday morning. Once arriving at Twilite…
Richland Co. Administrator responds to questions over inmate death
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A pair of civil rights attorneys in South Carolina say they have questions about an inmate's death at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. Attorneys Bakari Sellers and Audia…
Family, friends gather for former UofSC athlete, Miss U.S.A memorial
ABC --- It was an emotional night for family and friends of Chelsie Kryst. Her celebration of life taking place at elevation church in Blakney. her mother talked about all the ways she…
DHEC optimistic about COVID-19 trends but continues to encourage vaccination and testing
“This is one of the steps towards this becoming more of an endemic response to COVID-19," said Traxler.
Local Living: Lexington Chili CookOff this Sunday, tickets of sale for 2022 Spring Jam and more!
Local Living: Lexington Chili CookOff this Sunday, tickets of sale for 2022 Spring Jam and more!
Sumter PD: Two arrested after shots are exchanged outside an Atlantic Street business
The Sumter Police Department says two men have been arrested after shots were fired outside an Atlantic Street business Wednesday.
