RICKENMANN VS. DEVINE: Mayoral candidates debate at USC before runoff election
While different in their approaches, the two candidates believe there is great potential in Columbia.
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EdVenture offers free admission to military families for Veteran's Day
(ABC News) --- Veteran's Day is right around the corner and there are plenty of ways the Midlands intends to honor each hero who put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms. This weekend, Edventure Children's Museum is…
SC Supreme Court hearing arguments over Tim Jones sentence, verdict
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--South Carolina Supreme Court justices are questioning whether a prosecutor offered to show photos of five dead children to a jury to unfairly upset them so they would sentence the killer to death. The high court heard 39-year-old…
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.
SC State Football Team honored with 'Community Hero Award' for being fully vaccinated
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina State Football team has been awarded the 'Community Hero Award'. SC DHEC says every player on the SC State Bulldog football team is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.…
Columbia Police unveil Real Time Crime Operations Center
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A new tool to help battle crime was unveiled in the City of Columbia. We got a first look at the Real Time Crime Center. City leaders are stressing that violent…
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 Children’s Museum in Columbia will offer free admission to all military families on Veteran’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 here https://scdhec.gov/health/vaccinations
Krispy Kreme gets in the Thanksgiving spirit with holiday flavors
(CNN) --- Krispy Kreme is mixing traditional thanksgiving flavors with its donuts this year. The company has released four new treats for a limited time, including the pecan pie donut. there's also a…
PIG ON THE RIDGE: Annual Fairfield County festival cooks up fun weekend
The event started as a way of celebrating the town’s 200 anniversary, but has now been around for more than two decades. It welcomes competitors from all over the Carolinas.
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, “President Biden has once again overstepped his legal authority and overreached his power. 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…
Local Living: Veterans events, plus Christmas Crafts
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Here's your look at Local Living. 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…
Governor, SC DOT break ground on Carolina Crossroads Interstate project
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State leaders gathered Tuesday near 1-26 for a ground-breaking ceremony for the Carolina Crossroads interstate improvement project. The South Carolina Department of Transportation says the project was delayed, year after year,…
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…
Veterans Day Parade set for Thursday in downtown Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Veterans day is this week and the City of Columbia's annual Veterans Day Parade is set for Thursday, November 11. The 43rd annual event kicks off at 11 a-m at the…
City of Columbia, DHEC hosting free COVID-19 vaccine clinics
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia is partnering with DHEC to get COVID-19 shots in arms. They are hosting several free clinics this month, on Wednesdays. According to a release, DHEC will distribute Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson to citizens.…
City of Columbia Mayoral candidates to debate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- City of Columbia Mayoral candidates Daniel Rickenmann and Tameika Isaac Devine are set to debate Monday. The debate will take place at USC's Russell House at 4pm. The candidates are heading for a run-off election Tuesday, November…
State Christmas Tree arrives at SC State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Columbia. The state Christmas tree arrived Monday. South Carolina First Lady Peggy McMaster was on hand to celebrate the annual arrival.…
Daylight Saving Time: Did you turn back the clock?
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Daylight Saving Time came to an end Sunday at 2 a.m., so it is time to fall back. If you did not remember, clocks need to be turned back one hour. While you're changing the time…
South Carolina routs Florida 40-17, Gators lose 3rd straight
Jason Brown threw for 175 yards and two touchdowns and South Carolina’s defense shut down Florida’s potent attack to hand the Gators their first three-game losing streak since 2017 in a 40-17 rout Saturday night.
