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…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Prisma Health is starting to see an uptick in the number of people being hospitalized due to COVID-19. Physicians say the number is only a third of the peak they…
Clergy from several congregations in the area gathered Wednesday at Reid Chapel AME Church. Organizers held a drive-in vigil to honor victims of gun violence in Columbia.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says a skunk found in Prosperity, SC tested positive for rabies. DHEC says the skunk was located near Seibert Road and Leisure Point Road and was submitted for a rabies test in a DHEC lab on October 18, the test came back positive the next day.
With the stroke of a pen, Governor Henry McMaster held a ceremonial bill signing on Wednesday. The governor was at Riverbanks Zoo for a ceremonial bill signing for native reptiles and amphibians.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland Library is giving out 2,000 face masks. The masks will be handed out curbside, at three Richland County Branches. The pick up will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 2 -…
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Barnwell County Police and Midlands Crimestoppers need the public's help in solving the murder of Isiah Lynwood Thomas. Authorities say Thomas's body was discovered on April 13, his 21st birthday, in the wood line on Corley Avenue in Barnwell.
The University of South Carolina announced that they are partnering with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the Medical University of South Carolina and Clemson University to expand saliva-based coronavirus testing to other colleges and universities throughout the state.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the Medicaid Recipient Fraud division of the Attorney General's Office recovered over $60,000 in Medicaid benefits stolen from taxpayers through Medicaid fraud committed by an individual in the Charleston County area. The individual's name has not been released.
A Greenville County deputy died after a collision with a suspect vehicle on I-85 North Tuesday. Master Deputy Conley Jumper died from his injuries at a hospital after the incident near White Horse Road.
According to U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr., two individuals have been charged in federal court for conspiring to steal personal protective equipment from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Charleston. Authorities say Frank Smail, Jr., 49, and Mike Pellegrini, 58, who both worked at the FLETC, have been charged in the conspiracy. Authorities say Smail also faces charges of PPE theft, obstruction of justice, and lying to federal agents.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --Silver Airways has announced they will begin service out of Columbia Metropolitan Airport, (CAE) Thursday, December 17, 2020. The low-cost carrier, will be the fourth partnership at CAE, offering fares…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) - According to a post on the UofSC police department's twitter page, a student was held against her will on…
The Sumter Police Department says a woman who was last seen leaving a local hospital on Tuesday has been found safe.
Tuesday night Republican Representative Joe Wilson faced off against Democratic Candidate Adair Boroughs in a debate for the second District Congressional race. During the one hour face-off the pandemic took center stage. Newcomer…
Newberry, SC ( WOLO) ---- Several agencies are on the lookout for a man accused of tying up a couple, pistol whipping them, before stealing cash and their car during a…
The University of South Carolina updated its coronavirus dashboard with testing data as of Monday. UofSC reports one new case of COVID-19 on campus, this case is a student. The total number of active cases on campus is now 22.
The Columbia Police Department says they arrested a suspect in connection with an earlier shooting on Sandalewood Court that left a man dead. Authorities say 22-year-old Darius D. Jackson Jr. is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin continues to tackle the topic of coronavirus in the city. Benjamin and City Council members met this afternoon during a virtual City Council meeting.
Even amid the pandemic, one Palmetto State tradition keeps on rolling, the South Carolina State Fair. This year, Fair organizers decided to change things up with a two day drive-through experience.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released its latest coronavirus numbers as of Monday.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says a former Orangeburg County deputy was arrested during an off-duty altercation. Investigators say 29-year-old Tajah Champagne Lawton was charged with public disorderly conduct and malicious injury to personal property.
Orangeburg county deputies say a man out on bond for a murder charge has been arrested in connection to a shooting on Michael Street last week. 29-year-old Deandre Sumpter is charged with violating conditions of his bond.
Newberry County deputies are searching for a man wanted for a home invasion on Monday. Authorities say the incident happened on Dennis Dairy Lane around 7:30 p.m.
The Columbia Police Department says one man was killed in a fatal shooting on Tuesday on Sandalewood Court.
