Former South Carolina football coach Lou Holtz to get Medal of Freedom
President Donald Trump said Friday he intends to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to longtime football coach Lou Holtz.
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Labor Day weekend is perfect time to make sure your student is ready to go back to school
Irmo, S.C. (WOLO) --- Monday is Labor Day, and for many students that means it's officially time to head back to school. Whether that's virtually or in-person, this weekend is the perfect opportunity…
More than 1,400 UofSC students, employees with active COVID-19 cases
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The University of South Carolina updated its COVID-19 numbers Friday afternoon. According to the university there are more than 14,000 students and 18 employees with active cases of COVID-19. Since the…
DHEC reports 1,511 new cases of COVID-19
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The number of tests conducted in the state has increased and non-unexpectedly so has the number of new cases. Friday DHEC announced of the more than eight thousand tests processed Thursday 1,511 came…
UofSC expands space for students in quarantine
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The University of South Carolina has increased the number of available beds for students who need to quarantine due to COVID-19. Friday morning, the university announced a partnership with the Spring Hill…
Schools on lock-down during Lexington Co. manhunt
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Three schools were placed on lock down Friday morning during a manhunt in Lexington County. Carolina Springs Elementary and Middle school as well as White Knoll High School were locked down after officials say they pulled over…
Myrtle Beach extends mask ordinance
Myrtle Beach, S.C. (AP)--A South Carolina beach town has renewed its mask mandate as coronavirus cases trend downward following a spike linked to the tourist destination this summer. Myrtle Beach on Thursday extended the July executive order mandating face coverings…
U.S. adds 1.4 million jobs in August
New York, NY (CNN)--August saw an additional 1.4 million jobs added in the U.S. but the country is still a long way off from regaining the amount lost since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The numbers released Friday show…
Furman shuts down fraternity after parties spread COVID-19
Greenville, S.C. (AP)-- A fraternity at a South Carolina university has been suspended for at least four years after it hosted a pair of parties that led to the spread of the…
Students pack Columbia bar
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO, SGTVNews4)-- So much for social distancing. The University of South Carolina's student television station posted this video of the crowd last night at the Loose Cockaboose, a bar near Williams-Brice Stadium. The…
Take part in the "Battle of the Badges" blood drive in Sumter today!
You can join Sumter law enforcement, firefighters and first responders in the "Battle of the Badges" blood drive today!
'Midlands Strong' thanks first responders for work during pandemic
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --Leaders here in the Midlands took some time out of their schedules in order to say thank you to the men and women who've stepped in and stepped up in various…
Furman University suspends fraternity after coronavirus spread
FURMAN, S.C. (AP) - A fraternity at a South Carolina university has been suspended for at least four years after it hosted a pair of parties that led to the spread of the coronavirus. In a statement, Furman University says…
RCSD searches for missing Chapin teen
Richland Co.,SC (WOLO)--- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department needs the public’s help locating a Chapin teen they say ran away from her home aroud 11pm Wednesday night and has not been seen since. Accthe…
UofSC President addresses 'rumors' over testing protocols after testing pause
Columbia, SC (WOLO) - On Thursday, the University of South Carolina announced it would be temporarily pausing its COVID-19 testing on campus because of a staffing shortage at the lab. Amid apparent rumors circulating on social media about the protocol,…
Sumter’s Ja Morant wins NBA’s rookie of the year award
The first three baskets of Memphis’ season set the tone for Ja Morant’s rookie year. All were layups, all by him, the level of difficulty increasing each time.
UofSC postpones Davis Field coronavirus testing due to staffing shortages
Columbia, SC (WOLO) Officials at the University of South Carolina coronavirus testing at Davis Field is cancelled due to a staffing shortage at the lab. Officials say they are postponing the saliva…
UofSC studying wastewater samples in effort to limit COVID-19 outbreaks across campus
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- In trying to push through a school year during the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of South Carolina is looking at ways to stop outbreaks before they begin. One of those…
Be Pro Be Proud SC mobile workshop highlights skilled jobs across the state
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- There will be a new mobile workshop traveling the state this fall, showcasing skilled profession careers that are available throughout South Carolina. The Be Pro Be Proud SC initiative launched Thursday, as Gov. Henry McMaster…
Suspect wanted in Orangeburg Co. robberies
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)--Orangeburg Co. deputies say they are searching for a man they believe held up two businesses Thursday. Investigators say he attempted to rob Dollar General on Bamberg Highway Cordova area before holding…
Survey: SC among fastest recovering job markets
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--When it comes to job recovery, South Carolina is among the nation's best. According to wallethub.com, South Carolina has the 5th fastest recovery for weekly unemployment claims in the country. The survey was based on three metrics, comparing…
DHEC clarifies CDC info on COVID deaths, numbers on the rise again in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--According to DHEC there is a misunderstanding about newly released data from the CDC as it pertains to deaths related to COVID-19. The agency says, "Provisional death data updated by the CDC last…
Midlands man facing child sexual abuse material charges
Camden, S.C. (WOLO)--According to the SC Attorney General's Office a Camden man had multiple files depicting children being sexually abused. Investigators say Thomas Eugene Durant, 44, is charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, third degree, a…
Huckabee-Sanders to address Silver Elephant Dinner
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A former White House press secretary will be the guest speaker at this year's Silver Elephant Dinner. The South Carolina Republican Party announced Thursday that Sarah Huckabee-Sanders will speak at the…
Magazine rates Columbia "Coolest up and coming city"
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- We all know Columbia is famously hot, it turns out we're pretty cool too! Thursday the city announced Columbia was named the coolest up and coming city by Hemispheres Magazine. Hemispheres is the in-flight magazine for United…
