More students return to school in the Midlands as the debate over masks goes on
More school districts welcomed students back to class this morning, as the debate on masking continues.
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FBI Columbia Hate Crime Symposium cancelled due to COVID-19
Due to the recent trends of the COVID-19 pandemic, FBI Columbia cancelled its upcoming Hate Crimes Symposiums.
Columbia City Council discusses ways to strengthen pandemic response
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--- City of Columbia leadership is looking for ways to strengthen the state's response to the pandemic and other health-related issues. During Tuesdays city council meeting, councilman Ed McDowell introduced the…
Remnants of Fred producing damaging storms across southeast
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Tropical Depression Fred has weakened to a depression and spawned several apparent tornadoes in Georgia as it dumps heavy rains into the Appalachian mountains. It's on a path that could cause flash floods into upstate New…
UofSC re-introduces mask mandate
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Within hours of the South Carolina's Supreme Court's opinion that UofSC's mask mandate did not violate a state proviso which prevents schools from mandating masks, University President Dr. Harris Pastides re-instated a…
RETHINKING BUDGET PROVISO: Democrats in South Carolina call for special session
“I think it’s very clear that if we are not called back in, this is going to land in courts for them to make a decision," said Rep. Russell Ott from St. Matthews. "All we’re simply saying is that’s not necessary.”
Local Living: NASCAR returns to Darlington Raceway next month, Town of Lexington hosting a craft beer festival!
Local Living: NASCAR returns to Darlington Raceway next month, Town of Lexington hosting a craft beer festival!
25 years later, family and law enforcement still looking for answers in the murder of Jack Robinson
Richland County deputies are still investigating a murder case that has gone 25 years cold. Tuesday marks the 25 year anniversary since Jack Robinson was killed at the Rosewood Boat Landing.
SC Works Columbia hosting hiring event for The Liberty Group on Thursday
The Liberty Group is looking to hire for three positions through a hiring event with SC Works Columbia on Thursday.
Lee County deputies searching for missing 22-year-old last seen in July
The Lee County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for a missing woman who was last seen by her family last month.
South Carolina State delays fall semester because of COVID
South Carolina State University is delaying fall classes by several days to give students more time to get vaccinated as COVID cases spike across the state. Classes scheduled to start Wednesday for the fall semester will be pushed to next Monday.
Gaston PD: Two men arrested for trafficking crack cocaine
The Gaston Police Department says officers arrested two men after they found 20 grams of crack cocaine during a traffic stop.
Sumter man accused of driving a truck into the front doors of a business on Broad Street
Sumter County deputies say they arrested a man accused of driving a truck into the front of a business on Broad Street.
Sumter PD: Man accused of sexually assaulting a child
According to the Sumter Police Department, a local man is accused of sexually assaulting a child multiple times since 2018.
Victim identified in fatal collision on SC 215 in Jenkinsville
The Fairfield County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a collision on SC 215 in Jenkinsville.
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.
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.
