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RCDP holding 'Drive-Thru Democracy Food Drive' on Labor Day

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Monday, the Richland County Democratic Party will be holding a Drive-Thru Democracy Food Drive. But it's also an opportunity for people to register to vote or learn more about absentee voting. “We can’t sit out…

DHEC: 601 new cases of Coronavirus, 26 additional deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, reported Wednesday, 601 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 26 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 118,699 and confirmed deaths…

Former Richland Co. deputy charged with assault

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A former Richland County deputy has been arrested for an assault that was caught on camera. Investigators say Kyle Oliver faces a charge of third degree assault and battery for…

Midlands woman wins $200K in lottery

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A Columbia woman's retirement nest-egg got a boost last week. Lottery officials say she won $200,000 in the Palmetto Cash 5 game. The winner says she purchased the ticket at the…

City of West Columbia extends Face Mask Ordinance

WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Grab those face masks.  The City of West Columbia City has extended an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in certain places in the city. Council says the ordinance expires…

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on restaurant industry

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants across the state and nation have and are still taking a financial hit. As the pandemic continues, restaurant owners have also had…

Official: Charges dropped against 27 Charleston protesters

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - An official says charges have been dropped against dozens of protesters arrested May 31 during demonstrations in Charleston, South Carolina, against racism and police brutality. News outlets report the charges filed against 27 protesters were for…

Woman found unconscious, severely beaten at area motel

Kershaw Co., SC (WOLO) -- Kershaw County deputies are searching for the two men you see in these photos-- wanted in connection to an assault at the Travel Inn in Lugoff. Deputies say both were seen close to the location…

COVID 19 numbers at UofSC continue to grow

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The number of coronavirus cases continues to grow exponentially on the University of South Carolina campus. According to the university's on-line COVID-19 tracker there are now more than one thousand active…

Richland Co. extends mask ordinance

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Monday the Richland Co. Council voted to extend its ordinance requiring people to wear masks in public. The original law was set to expire this week. Monday night's vote extends the mandate for an additional 61 days.…

City distributes close to 12,000 free meals

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- City of Columbia officials say they distributed close to 12,000 free meals to area children of families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. The meals were distributed between August…

Two Midlands BI-LO Grocery Stores to become Lowes Foods

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--  Two Midlands area BI-LO stores will soon become Lowes Foods. The parent company of Lowes Foods announced Tuesday it has signed an agreement to purchase two BI-LO grocery stores in Columbia and convert them to Lowes Foods.…

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