Governor McMaster urges South Carolinians to remain vigilant as more test positive for COVID-19
A record number of South Carolinians are testing positive for COVID-19, and today in an address, Governor Henry McMaster urged people to remain vigilant.
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Allied Air Enterprises building new facility in Orangeburg County, creating 20 new jobs
In a statement released Wednesday by the Office of the Governor, Allied Air Enterprises, Inc. announced plans to build a new facility in Orangeburg County.
SC Gov. McMaster on vaccines: this will not be a fast process
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster updated the state Wednesday on Coronavirus efforts. During the address, McMaster discussed his desire to keep students in the classroom as much as possible, the…
Dominion Energy employees hand out hundreds of food baskets to needy families in the Midlands
Wednesday morning, employees with Dominion Energy handed out about 375 food baskets to families in need in the Midlands.
Silver Airways to begin service at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
Next week, new flights will be taking off from Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Bond request denied for man on trial for 2013 shooting that left a UofSC student paralyzed
Bond has been denied for the man awaiting a retrial, in the 2013 shooting that paralyzed University of South Carolina freshman Martha Childress.
Dr. Saria Soccocio of Prisma Health discusses how South Carolinians can prevent the spread of COVID-19
As coronavirus cases rise in South Carolina, ABC Columbia spoke to Dr. Saria Soccocio of Prisma Health about how all South Carolinians can help slow the spread of the virus.
Sumter County Sheriff looking for missing woman last seen leaving SCSO Detention Center
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they are searching for a missing woman who was last seen leaving the Sumter County Sheriff's Office Detention Center around 10 a.m. on November 11.
Columbia Fireflies invited to become Kansas City Royals affiliate
In a statement released Wednesday, the Columbia Fireflies said they received an invitation to become an affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.
Sensor Electronic Technology expanding operations in Richland County, creating 40 jobs
According to the Office of the Governor, Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc. (SETi) is expanding their operations in Richland County.
Give back to the community with Central Carolina Community Foundation's '12 Days of Giving.'
Midlands Gives may be over this year, but you still have the chance to give back to the community! Curtis Wilson spoke...
Nikki Haley says her sister-in-law died of COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley says her sister-in-law has died after contracting the coronavirus. Haley tweeted Tuesday evening that Rhonda Lee Nelson, sister of her husband Michael, "passed the day before Thanksgiving of Covid." An online…
Man accused of injuring 2 month old daughter causing her to go into cardiac arrest
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- A man is behind bars accused of 'severely' injuring his two month old daughter while feeding her back in November. Police have…
Gamecock basketball pauses activities, due to COVID-19 cases
The South Carolina men's basketball program paused all team activities Tuesday night, after multiple positive COVID-19 tests within the team.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...yarn?
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- If you've been down Main Street in the past few weeks, you've noticed the beautiful hand made yarn accessories wrapped around trees. Now the…
LCSD partnering with Turner Memorial AME to hold Coats for Kids clothing drive
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department, in partnership with Turner Memorial AME Church, is accepting new coats, gloves and ear muffs as a part of the Coats for Kids clothing drive.
Vista businesses fighting to stay afloat, push beyond challenges brought on by COVID-19 pandemic
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, several businesses in the Vista are hanging by a thread and doing their best to get by. In the last few months, several…
Yarnbombers of Columbia need your help in reaching their fundraising goal
The yarnbombers are asking the community to help them reach their GoFundMe goal to buy more yarn, which will be used to decorate trees during the holidays.
One dead, one injured after collision involving school bus, tractor trailer
One person was killed in an accident involving a school bus and a tractor trailer Tuesday afternoon.
Gamecocks decrease capacity at baseball games due to COVID-19
The Gamecocks have received approval from the South Carolina Department of Commerce and is excited to welcome Gamecock fans to Founders Park for baseball games this season.
Students at Wood Elementary temporarily moving to online learning
According to Lexington School District Two, students at Wood Elementary School will temporarily move to online learning.
There's still time to help a child in need through the Salvation Army Angel Tree program
People across the Midlands are pitching in to help make the holidays special for children in need this year.
Fairfield Co. Coroner releases name of man who died after being shot in his home Sunday
Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill has identified a man who died after being shot in his home on Sunday.
AG Wilson announces the launch of a new human trafficking task force in SC
In a statement released Tuesday, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the start of the new Lexington, Edgefield, McCormick and Saluda (LEMS) Regional Human Trafficking Task Force.
Woman accused of removing inmate's monitoring device
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington Co. deputies say Whitney Ainsworth, 33, removed a GPS monitor from an inmate's ankle. Investigators say the monitor was placed on the inmate as a condition of his bond set back…
