UPDATE: Body found in downtown Columbia Sunday morning identified
Columbia Police say they have identified the man whose body was found at the 1700 block of Senate Street Sunday morning as 26-year-old Wesley Colin Brown of Greenville.
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Richland Co. bomb squad responds after "suspicious materials" found
Richland, Co. S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. deputies say while they were investigating a domestic incident on Claudia Dr. Monday morning deputies found what they are calling suspicious materials. No further detail or description was…
SLED investigating officer involved shooting in Laurens County
Officers with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division say they are investigating an officer involved shooting which took place in Laurens County.
Pedestrian dead after early morning vehicle collision in Orangeburg County
Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was killed in a vehicle collision in Orangeburg Saturday.It happened on South Carolina Highway 6...
DHEC: More than 100 mobile Coronavirus test sites across SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Health officials are urging anyone who wants to get tested for Coronavirus to check out the testing locations. According to DHEC, testing for COVID-19 is essential because it…
Deadline to register to vote in the general election in SC is October 4
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Election officials say now is the time to make sure you’re registered to vote, ahead of the November election. In South Carolina the deadline is October 4, 2020. Per the SC Election Commission: Emailed and faxed forms…
DHEC: 619 new Coronavirus cases and 12 additional deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 619 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 12 additional confirmed deaths. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 146,576, and confirmed deaths to…
Columbia Police: body found near Senate Street
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say they are on scene of a Homicide investigation Sunday. The investigation is taking place at Senate & Henderson Streets in Columbia. Police say a male…
Myrtle Beach Police officer killed in line of duty, SLED investigating
Myrtle Beach, SC (WOLO)-- SLED is investigating an officer involved shooting in Horry County. Investigators say a Myrtle Beach Police officer has been killed in the line of duty. Myrtle Beach Police say they are mourning the loss of PFC…
Lawrence’s 3 TDs lead No. 1 Clemson to 41-23 win vs Virginia
Trevor Lawrence threw for 329 yards and three touchdowns, two to Amari Rodgers, and No. 1 Clemson started 3-0 for the sixth straight season with a 41-23 victory over Virginia on Saturday night.
Senator Tim Scott says he tested Negative for Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -U.S. Senator Tim Scott, from South Carolina, announced on Twitter that he tested negative for Coronavirus Saturday. In the tweet, the Republican Senator said: 'I tested negative for COVID this afternoon. In the past week, I had…
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Trask, Pitts help No. 3 Florida top South Carolina 38-24
Kyle Trask and Kyle Pitts hooked up for two more touchdowns, continuing their hot start and leading No. 3 Florida to a 38-24 victory over South Carolina on Saturday.
South Carolina State Fair releases 'Drive-Through' fair details for October 2020
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You can still grab those tasty fair food treats, from corn dogs to funnel cakes this year, just in a different way. The South Carolina State Fair has released more details…
DHEC: 649 new cases of Coronavirus, 31 additional deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 649 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 31 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 145,953 and confirmed deaths to…
SC Voter Registration information and Deadlines
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Election officials say now is the time to make sure you’re registered to vote, ahead of the November election. In South Carolina the deadline is October 4, 2020. Per the SC…
South Carolina looking to contain Pitts, slow No. 3 Florida
Will Muschamp has orchestrated several defensive gems in the Swamp.
"COVID-19 is no joke": Irmo Mayor talks about his fight against the coronavirus
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) -- With President Donald Trump testing positive for COVID-19, one Midlands leader who overcame the virus says the coronavirus is no joke. A couple of weeks ago, Irmo Mayor Barry Walker…
18 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 at UofSC since Tuesday
The University of South Carolina reports 18 new cases of coronavirus on campus, 17 of which are students. This brings the total number of active cases to 39.
Richland School District Two receives $1 million grant for STEM education
On Friday, Richland School District Two said they are the recipient of a $1 million Whole Child Initiative grant from the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA).
DHEC: 256 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 12 new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released its updated coronavirus numbers as of Thursday.
Ronald McDonald House of Columbia needs your vote to win a $25,000 grant for bagged lunch program
The Ronald McDonald House Charities in Columbia needs your vote to earn a $25,000 grant from State Farm for its Pack-a-Smile program.
Prisma Health offering free flu shots
Prisma Health Children's Hospital is giving out free flu shots at several Richland One schools throughout October.
SLED investigating officer involved shooting at Spartanburg County night club
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says they are investigating an officer involved shooting which occurred overnight.
Mayor Benjamin gets his flu shot, encourages people to do the same
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin got his flu shot this morning at City Hall.
