Gas Prices on the rise as we head into Summer Season
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are filling up at the pump, gas prices are rising...again. Right now in the Midlands, drivers are paying an average of $2.54 a gallon, according to Gas Buddy. Prices…
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Kershaw County School District cancels after school extracurricular activities for Monday
KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-- Monday afternoon the Kershaw County School District announced all after school extracurricular activities are canceled. According to the District, due to a Tornado Watch in effect until 7 p.m. , all Kershaw County School District after…
Tornado Watch issued for parts of Midlands of SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The National Weather service has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of South Carolina until 7pm Monday. According to the NWS , now is the time to ensure you have multiple ways of receiving warnings as ingredients…
DHEC: 398 new Coronavirus cases and 4 additional deaths reported in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Monday, announced 398 new confirmed cases of COVID-19. DHEC also reported 4 additional confirmed deaths from Coronavirus. According to health officials, the percent positive was 4.3% Health…
Comet Bus System offering Free COVID-19 Vaccine at Transit Hub
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Comet Bus system, Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority, is partnering with Health Force, LLC, to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations. You can get a shot at the COMET Central transit…
Prisma Health moving COVID-19 vaccination site to Colonial Life Arena
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prisma Health will open a new COVID-19 vaccination site this week at Colonial Life Arena. The move, say officials, is meant to better accommodate the summer temperatures. The site…
Teen killed in vehicle collision on US Highway 521 in Sumter
The Sumter County Coroner's Office has identified a teenager who was killed in a vehicle collision on US Highway 521.
The 39th Annual World Famous Blue Crab Festival To Take Place May 15 & 16
LITTLE RIVER, SC (News Release) -- Located at the Historic Little River Waterfront, the World Famous Blue Crab Festival is one of the largest festivals in the Southeast featuring live beach music, and approximately 300 arts and crafts, specialty…
Celebration of Life set for Monday for murdered Columbia teen
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A memorial service for 15-year-old Sanaa Amenhotep will be held Monday evening. Amenhotep was kidnapped from her home on April 5th, and shot later that day, according to officials. Her body was found on April 28th in Lexington…
456 new cases of COVID-19, 11 confirmed deaths in SC Sunday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): The Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 456 more cases of COVID-19 in South Carolina Sunday. 11 more deaths have also been reported. South Carolina has reported 482,907 total cases of COVID-19 since last March, and 8,379…
Prisma Health moving vaccination site to Colonial Life Arena
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prisma Health is moving its COVID-19 vaccination site from Gamecock Park to Colonial Life Arena. The move, say officials, is meant to better accommodate the summer temperatures. The last day…
Red flag fire alert for South Carolina this weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- There is a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert in effect this weekend. That means the South Carolina Forestry Commission is urging you…
Lexington Co. Deputies: 3 arrested in connection with death of missing teen
Lexington County, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington County Deputies say they have arrested three people in connection with the shooting death of a 15 year old missing teen. According to officials, 18 year old Treveon Nelson…
3 arrested in kidnapping, fatal shooting of Columbia teen
COLUMBIA (WOLO): An 18-year-old from Cayce and two minors are accused of kidnapping and shooting a Columbia girl to death last month in a remote part of Lexington County. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, Treveon Nelson and the…
660 new cases of COVID-19, 8 new deaths in SC Saturday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced another 660 cases of COVID-19. 8 more South Carolinians have died from the virus. South Carolina has now reported a total of 482,310 cases and 8,367 deaths, according…
Leesville man accused of breaking into ex's home
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- The Lexington Sheriff's Department has arrested a man accused of breaking into his ex's home after the victim ended the relationship.…
Four veterans laid to rest at Fort Jackson National Cemetery
Four veterans were laid to rest at Fort Jackson National Cemetery Friday morning.
Lexington County Coroner releases cause of death for missing Columbia teen whose body was discovered Thursday
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the cause of death for a Richland County teenager whose body was discovered in Lexington County early Thursday morning. The coroner says 15-year-old Sanaa Amenhotep died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds.
Columbia Police identify suspect wanted in connection with Greene Street sexual assault on Wednesday
The Columbia Police Department says they have identified a suspect wanted in connection with a sexual assault and burglary that took place in a residence on the 2000 block of Greene Street Wednesday.
Former VP Mike Pence in SC Thursday, makes first public comments since leaving office
On Thursday, former Vice President Mike Pence made several stops in South Carolina. Pence met with local pastors and spoke during a gala hosted by the Palmetto Family Council. During his first public comments since leaving office, Pence said he's frustrated with the path the new leadership has America on.
Prisma Health vaccination site at Gamecock Park moving to Colonial Life Arena beginning May 5
Prisma Health is moving its COVID-19 vaccination site from Gamecock Park to Colonial Life Arena. The move is meant to better accommodate the summer temperatures.
CPD: Four individuals arrested in connection with Thursday morning shooting on Linden Street
The Columbia Police Department says they have made four arrests in connection with Thursday morning's shooting on Linden Street.
Proposed bill would give parents 'no resuscitate' rights for terminally ill children
Columbia, SC (AP) -- A bill that aims to give parents more power over care for their terminally ill child. Right now in the state of South Carolina emergency responders are not able to approve 'do not resuscitate' orders for…
Police identify man accused of breaking into home, sexually assaulting inside
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Columbia Police now have the identity of a man they say is accused of breaking into a Greene Street and sexually assaulting a woman inside. Authorities say 39…
Former Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence drafted No. 1 by Jaguars
Former Clemson Quarterback Trevor Lawrence made history Thursday night, becoming the first former Tiger to be taken first overall in the NFL Draft.
