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Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott tests positive for COVID-19
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says Sheriff Leon Lott has tested positive for COVID-19.
Woman fatally shot on Sandy Grove Church Road & Cypress Road in Lee County
Lee County deputies say a woman was fatally shot in her vehicle early this month on Sandy Grove Church Road & Cypress Road.
Hubert Osteen dead at 84
Sumter, SC (WOLO) --- A longtime member of the Midlands Journalism community has passed away. Former publisher of the 'Sumter Item', Hubert Osteen Junior died at home Sunday at the age of 84. Osteen…
SC Director of Health Human Services resigns
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- After three years as the Director for the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Joshua Baker is stepping down. He was appointed to the position by Governor McMaster in 2017 and says his resignation…
As some go full-virtual, SC schools get $84M to help reopen
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's public school districts are getting more than $84 million in federal aid to help get facilities reopened amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The move comes as some of the state's largest districts shut off…
SCDPS, Local Law Enforcement launch 'Sober or Slammer' Campaign ahead of holidays
The holiday season is in full swing, with Christmas already almost a week away, and the New Year in just a couple weeks.
Fairfield County deputies looking for suspect who stole a tree cutter
Deputies in Fairfield County say someone made off with a rather large piece of equipment.
Midlands health care professionals receive first doses of COVID-19 vaccine
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- It’s been nine months since South Carolina’s first reported COVID-19 case, but on Tuesday, a COVID-19 vaccine has been administered for the first time in the Midlands. Medical…
Richland One hosting virtual job fair for interested teachers
Richland School District One is holding a virtual job fair for teachers looking to get into the classroom.
Richland Two temporarily holding classes online after winter break
Two Midlands school districts will temporarily return to virtual learning when classes resume after winter break.
City of Columbia extends mask ordinance into February
The City of Columbia has extended its mask ordinance, into the new year. On Tuesday, the Columbia City Council unanimously agreed to extend the ordinance another 61 days, until February 13.
Father in custody after infant dies from suspicious injury
The Sumter Police Department says a 23-year-old man is in custody after his infant child died from injuries officials deemed suspicious.
Columbia Fire Chief explains how you can help families in need this year
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department is hosting a holiday food drive this Friday.
South Carolina Board of Trustees approves Shane Beamer contract
The University of South Carolina's Board of Trustees met and approved a contract for new football coach Shane Beamer Tuesday morning.
Victim identified in fatal collision on East Peach Road in Fairfield
The Fairfield County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal vehicle collision this month on East Peach Road.
Lawmakers pre-file bills to hit the ground running in January
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- State lawmakers return to Columbia this January and many of them have started Pre-filing bills to hit the ground running. As ABC's Donovan Harris explains, police reform was at…
What happens after the Electoral College cast their votes? UofSC professor explains
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- President-Elect Joe Biden is one step closer to having his victory in the 2020 Presidential Election become official. The Associated Press said Biden secured the 270 votes from the…
South Carolina receives first doses of covid-19 vaccine
COLUMBIA (WOLO): In a tweet Monday, Governor McMaster said "we are witnessing American ingenuity at its finest, as South Carolina receives its first shipment of the Pfizer BioNtech covid-19 vaccine. South Carolinians reaching a…
Richland One to conduct classes online for two weeks following winter break
When classes resume following the winter break for Richland One, students will not be returning to the classroom immediately.
Santa Clause and the Grinch visit two Elgin schools, collecting items for families in need
Santa and the Grinch, came to town a little early this year to some Elgin schools.
City of Columbia employee of 50 years presented with Key to the City
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin held a virtual presentation Monday to present the Key to the City of Columbia to Oscar Davis.
Ronald McDonald House of Columbia receives new pinball machine
The Ronald McDonald House of Columbia received a brand new pinball machine Monday, donated by Project Pinball.
Salvation Army begins distributing Angel Tree donations
Monday was the first day families who signed up for the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program could stop by and pick up their presents for Christmas Day.
Rivalry postponed: Carolina-Clemson won't play Saturday after positive COVID-19 cases
The Gamecocks' scheduling nightmare continues, after multiple positive COVID-19 tests within South Carolina's program.
