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DHEC: 352 new cases of COVID-19 and 27 new deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Cases of COVID-19 continue to drop in South Carolina. Wednesday, DHEC reported 352 new cases of the Coronavirus and 27 new deaths. State Health officials say nearly 56% of eligible South Carolinians…

Irmo Police searching for Missing 15 year old

IRMO, SC (WOLO)-- Irmo Police are searching for a 15 year old, missing since November 8. According to Irmo Police, Brandon Pacheco-Nunez was last seen around 7:30am Monday, when he left his home…

No. 1 South Carolina women beat No. 5 NC State 66-57

Zia Cooke scored 17 points and top-ranked South Carolina never trailed in its 66-57 win over No. 5 North Carolina State on Tuesday night, earning an impressive road win in a marquee season-opening matchup of Final Four contenders.

Local Living: State Museum exhibits and Turkey Day 5k

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Let's take a look at Local Living. The South Carolina State Museum is inviting you to celebrate the opening of the museum's latest exhibit this weekend. The 'Bindings and Betweens: South Carolina…

City of Columbia repeals mask ordinance

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia City Council met Tuesday for the city council meeting. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and City Council members voted to repeal the emergency mask mandate for the City of…

Veterans Day events and specials in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- EdVenture Childrenโ€™s Museum in Columbia will offer free admission to all military families on Veteranโ€™s Day, Thursday, November 11. Free admission is valid for active and retired military members and up to 6 immediate family members with…

DHEC: 382 new cases of COVID-19 and 2 new deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Tuesday, DHEC reported 382 new cases of COVID-19 and 2 new deaths. Health officials reported a percent positive of 4.3%. DHEC is hosting free vaccine clinics across the state, for a link to locations click hereย https://scdhec.gov/health/vaccinations

AG Wilson to file lawsuit over healthcare worker vaccine mandate

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Attorney General Alan Wilson says he plans to sue the federal government over vaccine mandates for healthcare workers. Wilson released a statement Monday reading, โ€œPresident Biden has once again overstepped his legal authority and overreached his power.ย  The…

SLED releases annual crime report

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The State Law Enforcement Division released its annual Crime in South Carolina report Monday. According to SLED there were 100 more murders in South Carolina in 2020 than in the previous year. There was also an increase…

Veterans Virtual Career Fair set for Tuesday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The state will host a virtual career fair for Veterans Tuesday, November 9. More than 35 state agencies and institutions of higher learning will be represented in the event which…

Gas Prices drop in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prices are the pump are down in Columbia this week. According to Gas Buddy, gas prices have fallen 2.9 cents per gallon over the last week. Prices in Columbia are averaging…

SC DHEC: 477 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 new deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Monday, DHEC reported 477 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 new deaths in South Carolina. This brings the total number of Coronavirus cases in South Carolina to 904,000 since the pandemic began. DHEC is hosting free vaccine…

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