Prisma Health Midlands Foundation launches campaign to fund new specialized ambulance for children
The Prisma Health Midlands Foundation announced the start of a campaign to fund a new ambulance specializing in transporting critically ill children.
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Gamecocks release 2020-21 non-conference schedule
The Gamecocks released their non-conference schedule on Wednesday morning, which is set to begin two weeks from today (Nov. 25) with an exhibition matchup at Colonial Life Arena. Details on the exhibition will be released soon.
OCSO: Santee man charged in shooting death of Columbia teen
According to the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office, a Santee man has been charged in the fatal shooting of a Columbia teen.
Staff evacuated after gas leak at Irmo Middle School
According to Lexington-Richland School District Five, a gas leak was reported Wednesday morning at Irmo Middle School. Officials say no students were in the building as Wednesday's are a distance learning day for the district, but staff members at Irmo Middle and CrossRoads Intermediate were evacuated.
City of Columbia's Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony begins today
The City of Columbia's Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony to honor those that served our country starts today!
The 'Veterans Victory Walk' hits the ground Tuesday morning
(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) -- Veterans and supporters are walking 100 miles in a journey from Myrtle Beach to Charleston. The Veterans Victory Walk started at 6 o'clock Tuesday morning. Together they walk.…
Victim id'd after fatal shooting on S. Hampton Ave. in Red Bank
The Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting in Red Bank Monday night.
The company that makes White Claw is building a huge brewery in Columbia
(WOLO) - A major economic announcement was made Tuesday about a new brewery coming to Richland County. The company that makes White Claw Hard Seltzer will build a $400 million facility in Columbia. Mark Anthony Brewing will begin construction almost…
West Columbia man sentenced to 35 years for Riversbend murder
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- 28 year old Jamal Coburn will spend the next 35 years in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of another man during the summer…
S.C. Republican congressional delegation calling on election reform to weed out "voter irregularities"
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Members of South Carolina’s Congressional Delegation are going back and forth over the true integrity of this year’s election. Five of South Carolina’s six Republican members of Congress came…
OCSO: Man charged for firing shots at deputies during July car chase
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office announced that a man has been charged in a July car chase that led to shots being fired at deputies.
11 new coronavirus cases reported on UofSC's campus in latest dashboard update
The University of South Carolina reports 11 new positive COVID-19 tests in their latest coronavirus dashboard update. All 11 of these cases are students.
Victim identified after fatal motorcycle crash on Huger Street
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash on Tuesday on Huger Street.
A quiet start to empty week at Augusta National for Masters
Take away a few white scoreboards in their usual places behind the greens, and the green television stands behind the 12th tee and a few other strategic locations, and this is what Augusta National looks like in November.
Gamecocks voted No. 1 in AP Preseason Poll
South Carolina women's basketball was named the No. 1 team in the 2020-21 Associated Press Preseason Poll for the first time in program history, the organization announced today.
Red Cross of SC hosting Battle of the Branches Veterans Day Blood Drive
The American Red Cross of South Carolina is hosting a Battle of the Branches Veterans Day Blood Drive tomorrow. It runs from 12-6 p.m. at the Red Cross building on Bull Street.
American Red Cross honors veteran from Columbia for saving a man's life
The American Red Cross is honoring a veteran from Columbia who saved a man's life on Veterans Day last year. Jon Upton received the American Red Cross Certificate of Merit on Tuesday for using his skills to save a man from choking at a restaurant in Columbia.
Where to find free COVID-19 testing in the Midlands
Prisma Health is offering free COVID-19 testing to the public. The testing is located at the Columbia Place Mall on Two Notch Road from 10 a.m-2 p.m Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.
Cola Concerts delays opening events due to inclement weather
Those looking forward to the opening of the Cola Concerts series will have to wait a few extra days. According to a spokesperson, the opening of Cola Concerts has been delayed to Monday, November 16.
Tractor-trailer crash on I-77 North causes delay in morning commute
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a tractor-trailer crash on I-77 North is causing delays this morning.
Dominion Energy hears customers thoughts on proposed rate hike
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- public hearings are underway this week after Dominion Energy requests to raise customers' power bills by 7 point 7 percent. Monday the South Carolina Public Service Commission held its…
Columbia Fire officials issue fewer citations after stricter mask ordinance takes effect
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Just days after the Columbia City Council strengthened its mask ordinance, more people could be seen covering their faces throughout the city. The Columbia Fire Department says they only issued one…
Columbia Veterans Day parade cancelled due to COVID-19
The City of Columbia has announced there will not be a Veterans Day parade this year. City leaders cancelled the event due to COVID-19. City officials say they will hold a special observance on Veterans Day to honor all veterans instead. Veterans Day is this Wednesday.
State Christmas tree arrives at the State House Monday morning
Things are getting festive at the State House as the official state Christmas tree arrived Monday morning.
Springfield Police searching for suspect after officer involved shooting Monday morning
A search is underway for a suspect wanted after authorities say a chase lead to shots being fired between a Springfield Police Officer and the suspect in Orangeburg County.
