Victim identified in fatal shooting on Dominion Drive in Richland
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a shooting on the 2000 block of Dominion Drive.
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S.C. State University postpones start of fall 2021 classes
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) -- South Carolina State University has decided to postpone classes for their fall semester by a week in order to come up with additional campus safety protocols as COVID-19 cases continue to spike statewide. School officials announced…
Lexington Richland District 5 won't follow county-wide mask mandate
IRMO, SC (WOLO) - Lexington Richland School District 5 has announced it will not require masks in its schools, despite a county-wide mask mandate passed Monday by the Richland County Council. The Richland County Council passed a mask mandate for…
Richland Two attorneys exploring possible mask requirement
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The possibility of a mask mandate is on the table for a Richland County school district. The Richland School District Two board voted 6-1 Monday for its attorneys to explore its legal options when it comes…
Richland School District One board votes to require masks in all schools
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - All students and staff in Richland School District One will be required to wear masks in all schools, administrative buildings, and school buses. The Richland One Board of School Commissioners made the decision at a meeting…
State Senators request a special session on mask mandates
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- A group of South Carolina Senators want lawmakers to come back to the statehouse for a special session to reconsider a budget proviso that aims to keep school districts from being able to put mask requirements…
Area drug manufacturer to require employees to get vaccinated, fired
West Columbia, SC (Associated Press) -- -A South Carolina pharmaceutical company that has offered covid-19 vaccines since February -- will now require all of its own employees to get the shot.…
Councilmen have friendly competition for back to school supplies
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- Children here in the Midlands will head back to class in the coming weeks, if they haven't already. While parents and guardians have a list of supplies they want to make sure their children have…
Richland County Council passes mask mandate for elementary and middle schools
Today, the Richland County Council passed a mask mandate for all middle and elementary schools in the county.
FIRST DAY BACK: Elementary school starts out with exciting first day as COVID concerns still linger nationwide
“Both of my kids have been excited since early June to get going. My daughter will be in 1st grade and my son is in pre-K," Shaw said.
Midlands Tech reveals new mascot
Midlands Technical College introduces "Mav the Maverick" as new mascot.
Local Living: Columbia Animal Services adoption event next week, SC State Fair accepting competition entries and more!
Local Living: Columbia Animal Services adoption event next week, SC State Fair accepting competition entries and more!
SLED: Orangeburg County man facing manslaughter for the shooting death of a man in Hampton County
According to SLED, an Orangeburg County man has been charged with manslaughter and other crimes for a shooting that took place in Hampton County earlier this month.
RCSD investigating deadly weekend shooting on Dominion Drive
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says one man is dead after a shooting that took place Sunday morning in the 2000 block of Dominion Drive.
More SC school districts consider flouting mask mandate ban
With hundreds of South Carolina students already quarantined for COVID-19 at the start of the fall semester, some local governments are considering joining the capital city of Columbia in requiring masks in schools despite a state budget proviso that bans districts from doing so without risking funding.
New commissioner for SC board that oversees roads agency
The owner of a Columbia restaurant has been named the newest commissioner on the South Carolina Department of Transportation board.
New safety measures when the State Fair returns this fall
The South Carolina State Fair is returning this fall, and it will look a little different. The state's largest annual event will now come equipped with clear bag policies, metal detectors and other enhanced security and COVID-19 safety measures.
Richland Two Board to hold special called meeting to discuss safety and masks in school
The Richland Two Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting today to discuss the debate over masks and receive legal advice.
Get your COVID-19 vaccine from Family Health Centers in Orangeburg this week
If you're still in need of a COVID-19 vaccine, you can get the Moderna vaccine from the Family Health Centers, Inc. in Orangeburg this week.
Lexington County Coroner identifies suspect killed in officer involved shooting on I-26
On Monday, Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the suspect who was killed in an officer involved shooting on I-26 East yesterday.
Suspect killed in officer involved shooting after chase on I-26 in Newberry
Newberry County deputies say a suspect is dead in an officer involved shooting after a chase on I-26 East Sunday.
Pedestrian hit and killed in Kershaw Co.
A 22-year-old man was hit and killed by a vehicle Friday night in Kershaw County.
Sally R. Brasley Foundation's Nova Fest taking place on Main Street
Today from noon until 10 p.m. on Main Street, the Sally R. Brasley Foundation is hosting their first Nova Fest.
Local Living: Revolutionary War Center now open in Camden, Columbia's final Prime Time in the Parks event Friday night and more!
Local Living: Revolutionary War Center now open in Camden, Columbia's final Prime Time in the Parks event Friday night and more!
Gamecock iHub now open on the UofSC campus
The University of South Carolina now has its own store selling Apple products. The Gamecock iHub opened its doors Friday.
