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.
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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.
Uiagalelei rallies Clemson past Louisville 30-24
D.J. Uiagalelei’s 8-yard touchdown run with 4:12 left in the game rallied Clemson to a 30-24 victory over Louisville on Saturday night.
Body of missing boater recovered on Lake Murray
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- According to Lexington County Deputies, the body of a boater, missing for nearly two weeks, has been found. Deputies say the body of David Neil Grantham has…
SC Attorney General releases statement on Vaccine mandate ruling
COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO) -- South Attorney General Alan Wilson is reacting to the Court ruling temporarily halting OSHA’S Federal vaccine mandate. Wilson released the following statement: 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has stayed OSHA’s vaccine mandate, writing, “Because the petitions…
Struggling Florida, South Carolina meet with similar issues
Quarterback concerns and struggles in the Southeastern Conference are issues both Florida and South Carolina are familiar with this season.
Louisville seeks breakthrough against Clemson in ACC matchup
Louisville hopes to take advantage of Clemson’s down year to earn its first victory against the Tigers since joining the Atlantic Coast Conference seven years ago.
Highway patrol seeking car in hit and run
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol have released additional details on a car they believe was involved in a…
Suspect in custody in fatal Sumter shooting
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Sumter County say when they responded to a shooting on Vaughn St. Thursday, Edward Miller, 50, approached them and told them he shot Shaun Rich, 48,…
3 Columbia teens accused of beating, robbing food delivery driver
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The Lexington County Sheriff's Department has taken three Columbia teenagers into custody accused of robbing a man at gunpoint. Authorities, say after reviewing video evidence in the…
Deputies: Search of nightclub uncovers drug lab
Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies with the Fairfield Co. Sheriff's Office say back in August they they searched Club Diamonds on Hwy. 321 North…
SC AG Wilson joins legal fight against vaccine mandate
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joining other states and businesses filing paperwork Friday to begin court proceedings against the federal government's vaccine mandate for private employees with 100 or more employees. Attorney General Wilson releasing a…
DHEC: 825 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Friday, DHEC reported 825 new cases of COVID-19 and 9 new deaths. Health officials say the percent positive was 5.6%. If you are looking to get a free Coronavirus Vaccine, click the link here to DHEC's vaccination…
