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DHEC urges reservoir operators to check water levels

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging owners and operators of reservoirs to check their dams and safely lower water levels in preparation for the effects…

Gov. McMaster signs COVID-19 Absentee Voting Bill

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday afternoon, Governor Henry McMaster signed the COVID-19 Absentee Voting Bill which allows all South Carolinians to vote by absentee ballot for the upcoming election.  This comes a day after the…

ClickFold Plastics to establish operations in Lancaster County

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Custom plastics manufacturer ClickFold Plastics announced plans to establish operations in Lancaster County, creating 21 new jobs. ClickFold is investing $1.5 million in this operation. According to officials, the new facility will be located at Bailes Ridge…

SC absentee voting bill passed; will go to Governor's desk

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina House of Representatives has passed a bill to allow all voters in the fall to cast absentee ballots due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The House started a two-week special session Tuesday by debating…

In person court to resume this month

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Six months after shutting down the state's court system in an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, South Carolina's top jurist now says courts may resume in-person…

Columbia extends mask ordinance

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Tuesday afternoon Columbia City Council extended the city's mask ordinance. The previous emergency ordinance was set to expire on october fourth but will now last for another 61 days. The council also agreed to further suspend the normal…

Columbia police investigating two overnight shootings

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police are investigating two shootings which they say happened overnight at Edgewood Avenue and McAlister Street. Officials say both shootings occurred around 4:30 a.m. Columbia Police say they responded to…

Drive-thru job fair coming to Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- SC Works Midlands and the State Department of Social Services are joining forces to host a drive-thru job fair on September 16.  Job seekers can head to Harvest Hope Food…

City of Columbia hosting school supply drive

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Economic Development is partnering with Black Public Relations Society and local businesses to host a school supply drive. The group is asking for donations such as computer supplies and colored…

Gov. McMaster signs bill to aid the deaf

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill which helps people who are deaf or hard of hearing when they are pulled over by the police. The bill allows the DMV to make…

New transitional home opened in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Family Promise and Clayton Homes cut the ribbon on a new transitional home for homeless families in Columbia on Tuesday. The transitional home offers structure, support and training to help families…

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…

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…

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