DHEC: Who should get tested? Tips and Resources on COVID-19
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department and Environmental control wants South Carolina residents to be vigilant in Coronavirus prevention. DHEC says if you are out and about in…
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Vote 2020: What SC voters need to know heading into Election Day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020 and State Election officials want to make sure you have the information you need to cast a vote. Per the South Carolina Election Commission, there are some important deadlines. In…
DHEC: Coronavirus cases in SC rise to 1,319
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday, reported 1,319 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 1 additional confirmed death. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 169,228 and confirmed…
Road Closures as Town of Lexington hosts Veterans Day Parade
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- The Town of Lexington is honoring our Veterans. The Town will host its' annual Veterans Day Parade Sunday. According to officials, some downtown roads will close at 1:00 p.m.…
Orangeburg schools begin Hybrid learning Monday
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --- Starting Monday November 2, middle and high school students will return to face to face instruction with students split into smaller groups for hybrid learning. This is the second nine week grading period for Orangeburg schools…
Daylight saving time ends Sunday morning
As you are wrapping up your Halloween festivities Saturday night, it is important to remember to set your clocks back one hour. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday morning, so you can enjoy an extra hour of sleep after Halloween.
Halloween curfew for registered child sex offenders now underway
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) wants to make sure your children are safe as they venture out for sweet treats this Halloween. As an extra layer of security, every year…
DHEC: 831 new cases of Coronavirus and 36 additional deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 831 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 36 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 167,885, and confirmed…
Irmo Hosting Drive in Movie and Halloween Extravaganza
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Town of Irmo will celebrate Halloween with a Drive in Movie and Halloween Extravaganza. The event is at Anchor Lanes off Lake Murray Boulevard, Saturday. Gates open at 4-30 p-m You can enjoy a drive in…
No. 1 Clemson dealing with rash of injuries on defense vs BC
No. 1 Clemson finally faces a challenge — only this one is internal.
Senator Lindsey Graham, Jamie Harrison hold final debate
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Friday night, for the second and final time, Senator Lindsey Graham and his opponent, Jamie Harrison debated eachother in hopes of proving to voters their the right choice…
22 new positive cases in latest UofSC coronavirus dashboard update
The University of South Carolina reported 22 new positive cases of COVID-19 in their latest dashboard update. 20 of these cases are students.
More than 300 chairs placed in front of State House to honor COVID-19 victims
Members of 'COVID Survivors for Change' and 'End Coronavirus SC' met today to honor the more than 3,800 lives that were taken by COVID-19 in the state.
Sumter man sentenced to five years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor
On Friday, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Anthony Ray “Hammer” Nielson was sentenced to five years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor charges.
Suspect wanted for attempted armed robbery on St. Andrews Road
Lexington County deputies say they are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a store on St. Andrews Road Wednesday night.
Nearly two decades after his disappearance, the family of Shelton Sanders still searching for his remains
REMBERT, S.C. (WOLO) -- It’s been nearly twenty years since University of South Carolina Student and Rembert native Shelton Sanders was first reported missing. However, his family is holding out hope that someone can…
Graham, Harrison near end of well-funded Senate fight
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - In the U.S. Senate contest, South Carolina voters must make a choice. They can reelect a powerful incumbent with a senior legislative role who has helped place conservative justices on the Supreme Court. Or they can…
Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence tests positive for COVID-19
Trevor Lawrence tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday night, Dabo Swinney confirmed in a statement.
Columbia Mayor calls on his citizens to continue wearing masks, being diligent amid COVID-19 pandemic
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- With the number of COVID-19 cases rising across the country, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and his City Council are considering all options to help keep people safe. One of these…
Scare up Halloween with a spooky outdoor movie
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Halloween is right around the corner, and while some may not feel comfortable allowing their children to take part in the typically door to door trick-o-treat experience because of the coronavirus, all is not lost. The…
RCSD: Woman arrested for hitting two women, one pregnant, with her vehicle on Berkshire Drive
Richland County deputies say they have arrested a woman accused of hitting a pregnant woman and another woman on Berkshire Drive Thursday.
SCDC hosting Halloween drive-thru job fair Friday
The South Carolina Department of Corrections will host a Halloween-themed drive-thru job fair this Friday. The event will take place at 4502 Broad River Road from 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
RCSD to conduct traffic safety checkpoints in Olympia area this weekend
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they will be near the intersection of Bluff Road and Olympia Avenue conducting traffic safety checkpoints this weekend. Officials say deputies will be in the area from about 6 p.m. Friday night until early Saturday morning.
Sumter County Sheriff's Office announces second arrest in fatal shooting from October 2019
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they have arrested a second individual in connection with a fatal shooting that took place over a year ago. Investigators say 18-year-old Sheron Robinson turned himself in to authorities on Wednesday and has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Looking for some Halloween fun? Check out these events around the Midlands!
While the coronavirus has cancelled some Halloween festivities, there is still plenty to do this year around the Midlands.
