Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Governor Henry McMaster has reached out to South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman requesting that she immediately launch an thorough investigation into reports of…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Health experts are urging anyone who is not vaccinated to get that shot now, so you can be fully vaccinated by Christmas. Prisma Health says both Pfizer and Moderna require three weeks…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Here is a look at Local Living. The Craftsmen's Christmas Classic takes place this Friday - Sunday at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. The annual event features Southern artisans with work…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Nearly 753,000 people in South Carolina are expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, According to AAA. That is a 13% increase from 2020 and only two percent below pre-pandemic levels.…
(CNN)-- It doesn't just seem like you're paying more for everything these days you are. Prices have climbed six-point-two percent over the past twelve months. That's the biggest increase in 31 years. Experts say don't…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--More jobs are coming to Richland County. According to the Governor's office, AVANTech, LLC a wastewater and radioactive waste treatment company, is expanding operations in Richland County. The office says the $3.6 million investment will create 17 new jobs.…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-- You can get your COVID-19 vaccine at Vista Lights. The City of Columbia has partnered with Prisma Health to give free Pfizer vaccination shots at the 36th annual Vista Lights event. The city is increasing vaccination efforts across…
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, 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…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In two weeks big changes begin for South Carolina drivers. State leaders officially kicked off a 1.7 billion-dollar project aimed at reducing traffic in areas like malfunction junction at Interstate 26.…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The 49th annual P.O.W. Freedom Reunion is coming to South Carolina next June. Organizers say 408 of the 662 American Prisoners of War who survived the Vietnam war are alive…
Mayor Benjamin is proud of the work he accomplished together with city council and the people of Columbia, such as the revitalization of Main Street.
While different in their approaches, the two candidates believe there is great potential in Columbia.
(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…
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…
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.
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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
(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…
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.
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…
