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Coronavirus guidelines at Williams-Brice Stadium

Kickoff is fast approaching in Gamecock country. If you're going to the game Saturday, it's going to look a lot different than what you're used to.

Mayor of Irmo says 'this virus is no joke' after testing positive for COVID-19

Columbia,SC (WOLO) --- The Mayor of the town of Irmo announces that he and his wife have tested positive for coronavirus. Friday night, Mayor Barry Walker told ABC Columbia News that while…

Detour on I-77 in place for the weekend

Beginning at 11 p.m. this evening, the Department of Transportation will block all northbound and southbound lanes on I-77 near the 2-77 interchange.

The show must go on: The Carolina Band getting ready for 100th season entertaining Gamecock fans

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As the Gamecocks gear up to get back on the gridiron Saturday, another game day fixture will be back as well: the Carolina Band. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought…

UofSC: Nine new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on campus

The University of South Carolina updated its coronavirus dashboard with the latest data as of Thursday.

RCSD announces arrest of Walmart assault suspect

The Richland County Sherrif's Department says they arrested 24-year-old Tirria Imira Goode after she turned herself in on Friday.

Pawmetto Lifeline hosting emergency adoption event

This Friday-Sunday, Pawmetto Lifeline is hosting a special adoption event where all dogs 35 pounds and up are only $75.

DHEC: 647 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 20 new deaths in SC

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released its latest coronavirus case data as of Thursday.

RCSD announces arrest for burglary at CMC recycling

The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they arrested 48-year-old James Walker on Friday morning around 3 a.m. and charged him with 2nd degree burglary, petit larceny and obtaining nonferrous metals unlawfully.

Richland One implementing new stadium guidelines for football

Richland County School District One kicks off their football season tonight and with it, comes new stadium guidelines for spectators.

SC State Guard celebrating 350th anniversary with event Saturday

The South Carolina State Guard will celebrate its 350th anniversary this year at a special event on Saturday.

Increased internet access coming to SC

On the final day of the special session, lawmakers passed a bill that aims to get high speed internet to hundreds of thousands of people in rural areas.

South Carolina Women Lawyer's Association honors Ruth Bader Ginsburg with candlelight vigil

Last night, dozens gathered on the steps of the South Carolina Supreme Court here on Gervais Street to honor the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Lexington-Richland District Five implementing new guidelines at sporting events

According to the South Carolina Department of Commerce, the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) has been approved to host sporting events with at least 250 spectators or 50% capacity.

Lexington-Richland District Five among top in state for SAT scores, participation

According to South Carolina Department of Education, Lexington-Richland School District Five boasts the third highest SAT test scores of any traditional school district in South Carolina.

South Carolina sees decrease in unemployment claims this week

According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, 4,933 people filed their initial claim for unemployment insurance last week.

Coronavirus pandemic emphasizes important role played by substitute teachers

As students continue pushing through a school year clouded by the pandemic, one role gaining more attention is substitute teaching.

Chester County supervisor charged with meth trafficking

A South Carolina grand jury has indicted a county supervisor for using government cars to run a methamphetamine trafficking operation while on the clock.

Officer-involved shooting in Darlington County

The Darlington County Sheriff's Office says there was an officer-involved shooting this morning.

Witness signatures once again required on absentee by mail ballots

According the the South Carolina State Election Commission, citizens voting absentee by mail must now have a witness signature on their ballot.

Columbia, nation protest decision in Breonna Taylor case

Demonstrators gathered at the State House last night to protest the Kentucky grand jury's decision to not charge the officers directly involved in Breonna Taylor's death in March.

Richland County Coroner identifies man found in creek Wednesday

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says he has identified the body found in a creek at the 5500 block of Lakeshore Drive in Columbia Wednesday as the body of Thomas Willoch.

Tactical Medical Solutions expanding operations in Anderson County, creating 21 jobs

Tactical Medical Solutions LLC says they are expanding operations in Anderson County through building a new facility located at 1250 Harris Bridge Road in Anderson.