Triage tents go back up as COVID cases continue rising
By Zach Wilcox and WMBF News Staff Published: Aug. 4, 2021 at 5:35 PM UTC|Updated: 13 hours ago CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) – The COVID-19 tents at Conway Medical Center are going back…
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City of Columbia's passing of school mask mandate sparks debate
Governor Henry McMaster’s office has been very clear that any mask mandate in schools goes against state law. Mayor Steve Benjamin says his mandate of masks in elementary and middle schools does not violate state law since the city plans to provide the masks. Yet some parents are not happy with the decision.
Local Living: Take the family to downtown Newberry for an event Friday, PBR tour bucks into Colonial Life Arena and more!
Local Living: Take the family to downtown Newberry for an event Friday, PBR tour bucks into Colonial Life Arena and more!
Orangeburg lottery winner declares "FINANCIAL FREEDOM" after winning $300,000
A woman from Orangeburg won $300,000 playing the South Carolina Education Lottery.
AllSouth Federal Credit Union kicks off food drive Monday
Officials from AllSouth Federal Credit Union say will host a food drive to help fight hunger in the community with Harvest Hope.
State education department hires former Lexington-Richland 5 superintendent
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The South Carolina Department of Education announced Thursday it has hired former Lexington-Richland 5 Superintendent Dr. Christina Melton. Melton resigned suddenly in June after having been named the Superintendent of the Year. The former superintendent will…
Sumter PD looking for missing woman last seen leaving a business of South Pike West
UPDATE: The Sumter Police Department says Stacy Melissa Stevens was located and is safe.
Columbia man pleads guilty to being a felon in possession of ammunition
According to Acting United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina M. Rhett DeHart, a Columbia man plead guilty to being a felon in possession of ammunition.
Governor's Office releases statement after Columbia City Council approves state of emergency
Governor's Office responds after Columbia City Council approves state of emergency.
Columbia City Council approves state of emergency ordinance regarding spread of the Delta variant
Columbia City Council approves Mayor Steve Benjamin's declaration of a state of emergency.
Columbia Mayor issues 'State of Emergency' for schools in city limits
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--- The Mayor of Columbia has declared a state of emergency -- and he's primarily focused on masks in schools. This as case numbers of COVID and…
Richland deputies search for financial I.D. fraud suspect
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Richland County deputies need you to keep an eye out for a woman they say is wanted for financial I.D. fraud. The Sheriff's Department says she withdrew 2-thousand dollars…
Illegal shipment of 10th century artifacts seized on their way to SC
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WOLO) - A shipment of 13 ancient artifacts bound for South Carolina were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in Kentucky. It included one skull and 12 “adzes,” which are tools for…
Mayor Benjamin declares state of emergency in Columbia
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin declared a state of emergency in reference to the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19.
Students in the Midlands head back to school this month
Midlands students begin heading back to school this month.
Local Living: Registration open for youth sports in Columbia, Pawmetto Lifeline holding adoption event and more!
Local Living: Registration open for youth sports in Columbia, Pawmetto Lifeline holding adoption event and more!
LCSD: Columbia man arrested in connection with gas station shooting last week
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says they arrested a man accused of a shooting at a gas station last week.
Academy Sports and Outdoors donating workout equipment to Alcorn Middle School
Academy Sports and Outdoors is gifting thousands of dollars in new workout equipment to Alcorn Middle School, including weight benches, dumb bells and jump ropes.
Tyson Foods employees help fight hunger with Harvest Hope Food Bank
Tyson Foods employees celebrated the reopening of their Bluff Road Facility by helping Harvest Hope Food Bank this week.
With the Delta variant spreading, Mayor Benjamin to declare state of emergency
According to the City of Columbia, Mayor Steve Benjamin will declare a state of emergency in reference to the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19.
LCSD: Newberry County man facing charges for criminal sexual conduct with a minor
According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, a man from Newberry County is accused of criminal sexual acts with a minor.
South Carolina capital’s mayor ponders school mask mandate
The mayor of South Carolina’s capital city is considering issuing a school mask mandate, a move he says would protect vaccine-ineligible children amid the coronavirus’s resurgence. The effort would put Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, a Democrat, at odds with Republican Gov. Henry McMaster as well as the GOP-controlled Legislature, which recently barred such policies for all public schools.
Local partners break ground on greenhouse and gatehouse at Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
This morning, Historic Columbia took the first steps in creating their new state of the art greenhouse and gatehouse. A ceremony was held to break ground on the $2.5 million project at the Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens.
Lexington County accepting applications for rental assistance through LexCo CARES
Lexington County is looking to help those affected by the pandemic. Renters or homeowners struggling to make payments can apply for up to six consecutive months of rental, mortgage and utility financial help through the LexCo CARES program.
SC Senators begin discussions on spending billions in COVID-19 relief
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- a small group of South Carolina senators are in discussions on how to spend two and half billion dollars of federal COVID-19 relief. The Senate American Rescue Plan…
