USDA Undersecretary visits Harvest Hope
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --- USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach visited Harvest Hope food bank on Tuesday. Harvest Hope is a part of the USDA's Farmers to Families Food Box…
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SCDOT seeking public input on safety improvements on US 176
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is hosting an online meeting where the public can comment on proposed improvements to US 176 from St. Andrews Road to Atlantic Drive in Columbia. Public comments will be accepted…
DHEC: 701 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 22 additional deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Tuesday 701 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 22 additional confirmed deaths. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 130,917 and confirmed…
Southern Campaign of the American Revolution increasing visitor access
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution announced they will be adding to visitor access at Ninety Six National Historic Site, Cowpens Historical Battlefield and Kings Mountain National Military Park. The increased access will go into effect…
Lexington-Richland 5 parents hold march for five day in-person classes
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A group of Lexington-Richland School District 5 parents from the group "5 days f2f" held a march outside the school board meting at Irmo High School Monday evening to say…
Reopen SC Rally at State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Protesters gathered at the South Carolina State House Tuesday for a "Re-Open SC rally". Many on hand were holding up signs that said 'un mask now' or 'reopen the state'.…
Suspect arrested by Sumter County Sherrif on robbery charge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Sumter County Sherrif's Office says they arrested 18-year-old De’Quandre Perry on Septermber 9 on the charge of strong arm robbery. According to the warrant, Perry is charged with taking a cell phone valued at over $800…
Prisma Health launches campaign for affordable flu vaccines
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prisma Health has launched a system-wide campaign to provide reduced-cost flu vaccines in 11 counties throughout the Midlands and Upstate. This campaign is being offered through Prisma's physicians offices, hospitals, medical clinics, community outreach and business…
#LoveColumbia Photo Challenge looking for your favorite City photos
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia wants to know what your favorite place in the city is with a photo challenge. Now through September 30,2020 you can submit a photo of your favorite spot…
Three hurt in two overnight shootings on Edgewood Avenue and McAlister Street
Columbia Police say three people were hurt in two overnight shootings on Edgewood Avenue and McAlister Street.
$25 thousand dollar reward is still being offered in 8 year old hit and run case
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Eight years ago this week, Columbia Police say a woman's life was changed forever when she was struck by a car during a hit and run. Investigators say Lindsay Bires, a…
Chadwick Boseman buried near South Carolina hometown
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Records show that Chadwick Boseman was buried in his home state of South Carolina six days after he died at his home in Los Angeles. A death certificate obtained Monday by The Associated Press says the…
Richland Co. Councilwoman to host free mask distribution
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) -- Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson is hosting a drive through style free COVID-19 mask giveaway to continue to the county's efforts to reduce the spread of the virus. This event is being held at the…
RCSD investigates series of weekend shootings just hours apart
Richland Co.,SC , (WOLO)--- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has had a busy weekend investigating multiple shootings over the weekend and is now looking for information to determine if they are or or not related. According to deputies, Sunday September…
Camp for kids with cancer goes virtual due to COVID-19
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Thousands of teenagers and children in the United States will be diagnosed with some form of cancer this year. One way for those…
Investigation into what caused Babcock Building fire continues Monday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The investigation into what caused Saturday’s three-alarm fire at the historic Babcock Building continued Monday. Crews were on Bull Street evaluating the damage and seeing the extent the fire had…
Suspect wanted for murder of pregnant girlfriend & 2-year-old shot by SC law enforcement
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A man wanted for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend and her two-year-old daughter was shot Sunday by law enforcement officers in the Columbia area. The shooting happened at the Aloft Columbia Harbison Hotel on Lanneau…
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette announces she has tested positive for COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette (R-SC) announced on Twitter Monday that she has tested positive for COVID-19. The Lieutenant Governor, 53, said she was feeling unwell Thursday, and promptly began to self-quarantine. She was tested…
DHEC: 525 new cases of Coronavirus, 7 additional deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on, Monday, reported 525 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 7 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases…
DHEC hosting more than 300 Coronavirus mobile test sites across SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- DHEC continues to urge you to get tested for Coronavirus. South Carolina Health officials say if you are out and about in the community, around others, or not able to socially…
Midlands Reaction to fire at Historic Babcock Building
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia fire investigators continue to search for clues in the fire at the Babcock building. Crews are working to discover what caused the Saturday blaze that destroyed the historic Bull…
Officer-involved shooting at the Aloft Columbia Harbison Hotel
Richland County deputies are investigating an officer-involved shooting at the Aloft Columbia Harbison Hotel on Lanneau Court Sunday.
Columbia Police identify persons of interest in connection to Babcock Building Fire
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say the persons of interest they were searching for in connection with the fire at the Babcock Building Saturday, have been identified. Police say the persons…
Fort Jackson soldier found dead in Barracks Identified
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Fort Jackson officials have identified the basic combat training soldier found dead in his barracks Saturday. According to officials, 29 year old Pvt. Michael Wise, of Wisconsin, was found dead…
Investigators on scene Sunday at site of fire at Babcock Building
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Crews were on scene Sunday at the historic Babcock Building off Bull Street after fire tore through the building Saturday. Columbia Fire department Investigators say they, along with Columbia Police,…
