DHEC hosting nearly 300 Coronavirus test sites across SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has set up more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across the state. DHEC reports that testing for…
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A look at how the first doses of the Coronavirus Vaccine could be distributed in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --As the first round of vaccines are shipped across the United States Sunday, state and local health officials are preparing for the arrival and the distribution. The FDA says South Carolina could receive as many as 300,000…
DHEC: 2,924 new cases of Coronavirus and 44 new deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Sunday 2,924 new cases of Coronavirus and 44 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the number of confirmed cases statewide to 234,392 and confirmed deaths to 4,387.…
Salvation Army Red Kettles out across the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tis the season for bell ringing! The familiar Red Kettle's are up at area locations in the Midlands. Each year the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign raises thousands of dollars for…
Volunteer group looking for help with 'Yarnbombing'
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Downtown Main Street is decorated for Christmas with cheerful yarn pieces. If you've been down Main Street in the past few weeks, you've noticed the beautiful homemade yarn accessories wrapped around…
DHEC: 3,047 new cases and 12 new Coronavirus deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Saturday, reported 3,047 new cases of Coronavirus and 12 additional deaths. Health officials say there were 13, 234 new individual test results reported statewide, and the Percent…
Holiday Light drive thru 'Carolina Lights' brightens the SC State Fairgrounds
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you're looking for a holiday light show, you can head to the South Carolina State Fairgrounds and you don't have to get out of your car. 'Carolina Lights' is a…
USGS Confirms Midlands earthquake
Columbia S.C. (WOLO)--Per SCEMD the USGS has confirmed a 2.4 magnitude earthquake occurred Friday night in the Midlands at 8:47pm. In addition the SC Office of Regulatory Staff confirms the loud boom heard/felt in the Midlands Friday night was…
Jury comes to verdict in NAACP lawsuit over 'Black' Myrtle Beach bike week
(ABC News) Myrtle Beach --- A federal jury's verdict in the N.A.A.C.P's lawsuit against the city of Myrtle Beach regarding the traffic loop at 'black bike week' is considered a victory…
FDA gives final approval for emergency COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. has given the final go-ahead to the nation's first COVID-19 vaccine, launching emergency vaccinations in a bid to end the pandemic. Shots will begin in a few days after Friday's decision by the Food and…
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship program application process open
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Amazon now has open applications for it's Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Program. Amazon will reward 100 high school seniors from under-served communities with $40,0000 scholarships to study computer science, plus a…
Supreme Court rejects Republican push to overturn Biden victory
HOUSTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit backed by President Donald Trump to overturn Joe Biden's election victory, ending a desperate attempt to get legal issues rejected by state and federal judges before the nation's highest court.…
Lawmakers calling on Gov. McMaster to put a 90-day statewide mask mandate into law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- With South Carolina eclipsing 3,000 new COVID-19 cases in a single day for the first time Friday, lawmakers are calling on Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) to enforce a statewide…
Share your talents at the Richland Library's virtual open mic night
Poets, singers, lyricists and musicians are welcome to share their talents at the Richland Library's virtual open mic night.
Attorney for student tased at Airport High School calls for second look at SRO Programs
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-This was the scene at Airport High School Wednesday, when his attorney says 16 year old Treyvon Hampton stepped into a fight to allegedly help defend his friend. Treyvon's Attorney, Justin Bamberg…
City of Columbia awarded Certificate of Achievement of Excellence in Financial Reporting for sixth straight year
On Friday, the City of Columbia was awarded the Certificate of Achievement of Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
Thousands of Ft. Jackson soldiers and trainees to return home for the holidays
Thousands of trainees and soldiers will head home for the holidays, if their destination has been approved. Fort Jackson will let people leave starting December 17 and training will resume January 19, 2021 after a two week controlled monitoring period.
Arrest made in Wrightway BP burglary
Deputies with the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office say they arrested a suspect in connection with a burglary that took place at the Wrightway BP on Highway 34.
SCSO accepting donations for "Helping Hands Project" to protect domestic violence victims
While the holidays are often a time of joy, for some in the Midlands it can also be a time of struggle. The Sumter County Sheriff's Office hopes to change that with the "Helping Hands Project" that works to protect victims of domestic violence.
Harbison West Elementary receives backpacks filled with school supplies, toys from UofSC sorority
Students at Harbison West Elementary School were on the receiving end of a generous donation from a sorority at the University of South Carolina this holiday season.
Claims for unemployment benefits jump in South Carolina
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---The number of initial claims for unemployment benefits increased in South Carolina this week. According to the Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), the number of claims increased…
Prisma Health among healthcare providers preparing to distribute COVID-19 vaccine upon FDA approval
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determines if they will give the green light to Pfizer and BioNTech to mass produce their COVID-19 vaccine, states like South Carolina…
Richland Co. deputies hand out gift cards to drivers
On Thursday, the Richland County Sheriff's Department was handing out more than speeding tickets. Deputies surprised drivers with Outback gift cards.
Thousands of needy kids will receive toys this year thanks to donations from LMC and the Salvation Army
More than 2,000 children in the Midlands are still in need of toys to unwrap this holiday season, and community members came out in droves to the Lexington Medical Center to help fill the bus along with the Salvation Army.
Richland Co. Coroner releases name of woman whose body was discovered after being missing for over a year
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of an individual whose remains were discovered by a person with a metal detector on the 500 block of South Gregg Street in Columbia on December 6.
