No injuries in two vehicle collision on Gervais St. & Lincoln St.
Columbia Police say no one was injured in a two vehicle collision at Gervais Street and Lincoln Street this morning.
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Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Brookland United Methodist Church
You can get free COVID-19 testing at Brookland United Methodist Church today through a drive-thru on Meeting St.
U.S. Attorney's office says more face federal charges in connection to riot
(Associated Press) Officials with the U.S. Attorney's Office say six people are facing federal charges for crimes committed during protests at the end of May, in Columbia and Charleston. Two of the 6 people…
Richland Co. 9th district seat heads to run-off
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) -- The specially called Democratic Primary for the Richland County Council District 9 seat is heading to a runoff. According to unofficial results none of the candidates…
Trump expands ban on new offshore drilling sites in Atlantic
JUPITER, FL (AP) - President Donald Trump is seeking to claim the mantle of environmental steward as he announces an expansion of a ban on offshore drilling and highlights conservation projects in Florida. But his administration has overturned or weakened…
Active COVID-19 cases drop at UofSC; Caslen expects numbers to rise again
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The number of active cases has dropped on the campus of the University of South Carolina. Tuesday the university released updated numbers showing active total cases at 654. 640 of the cases are students. Since August…
Tips to ease parent's anxiety as children begin remote learning
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- This school year looks different for many families across the Midlands, as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many schools to implement a virtual element to learning. Teachers at the Cyber…
Local schools use creative methods to help students retain critical reading skills
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As students start coming back to the classroom, some teachers are trying to help catch their students up to speed in critical reading skills. Some studies suggest students may have…
DHEC calls on SC businesses to take pledge to fight COVID-19
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--State health officials are asking South carolina's business community to further engage in the fight against COVID-19. Tuesday DHEC announced the Stay SC Strong program. According to DHEC, when businesses take the pledge…
SC among states with fewest census responses
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina is not among the nation's leaders when it comes to responding to the census. In fact its one of the worst. According to data available on the US Census Bureau's website, 80.7% of households have…
Six face federal charges following protest turned riots in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Officials with the US Attorney's office say six people are facing federal charges for crimes committed during protests at the end of May, in Columbia and Charleston. Two…
Troopers seeking truck in hit and run
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Troopers with the highway patrol are looking for a truck they say hit a man and left him lying on the side of the road. Investigators say on September 4th, last Friday, a white 2003 to 2009…
Saliva testing resumes at UofSC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Saliva testing resumed at UofSC Tuesday. The testing at Davis Field was stopped last week due to a staffing shortage at the lab. Officials say they were able to perform 200 saliva based tests for students Tuesday. In…
Teacher raises back on table as SC senators discuss budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)--South Carolina senators will likely consider whether to restore the annual raises most teachers get each year to the state budget when they return to Columbia next week…
One killed in three vehicle collision on I-20 in Richland on Labor Day
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person died after a three-vehicle collision on I-20 East on Labor Day.
Columbia Police are investigating a fatal shooting on Catawba Circle
Columbia Police say they are investigating a fatal shooting on Catawba Circle.Authorities say it happened before 6 a.m.
Man arrested after stabbing Bonneau police chief in the face
A South Carolina police chief is recovering after getting stabbed in the face with an ice pick Monday in Bonneau.
Man accused of a drive-by shooting at a house in Helena arrested
Newberry County deputies say a man accused of a drive-by shooting at a house in Helena last week has been arrested.
SCEA head: Current COVID-19 numbers in S.C. schools making some teachers anxious
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As several school districts get ready to start the new year Tuesday, some teachers are growing more concerned about the presence of COVID-19 in the classroom. However, on top…
RCDP holds Labor Day food drive, voter registration event
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Labor Day, the Richland County Democratic Party (RCDP) held a Drive-Thru Democracy Food Drive. It was a chance for people to give back to their community, and register to vote. “Things are very, very hard…
Fire destroys Low Country church
Huger, S.C. (WCIV)--State police are investigating a fire overnight Monday that destroyed a church in the Huger area of Berkeley County. The New Hope United Methodist Church on Cainhoy Road was reduced largely to smoldering…
Troopers on the roads this Labor Day urge driver safety
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are headed back home from vacation for the Labor Day holiday, travelers are not the only ones on the road in South Carolina. Local Law Enforcement are ramping up efforts…
DHEC: 590 new confirmed Coronavirus cases, 19 additional deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Monday, reported 590 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 and 19 additional confirmed deaths. According to DHEC records, one of those deaths was a Pediatric death, 17…
DHEC: Testing for COVID-19 is essential, Mobile Test Sites across SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--State Health officials say testing for COVID-19 is essential. DHEC reports that testing for COVID-19 is essential because it helps identify people who are infected with the…
Lower Prices at the pump this Labor Day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Now may be the time to head to the gas station. Gas prices on Labor Day are some of the lowest we've seen. Drivers are paying 34 cents less than a…
