Governor McMaster to announce guidelines to resume Nursing Home Visitation
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Out of the State House this Tuesday, Governor Henry McMaster is set to make an announcement regarding Nursing Home Visitation. In a release from the…
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Some Midlands schools are back to hitting the books
Monday was the first day back to the books for several midlands school districts. Lexington One and Three, Richland One and Two, and Saluda county schools all starting class today. Richland Two started…
Victim dies weeks after collision on SC 34 in Fairfield
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one victim has died weeks after a collision on SC Highway 34 on August 7.
COVID-19 downturn continues to eat away SC budget estimates
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - A cautious group of economists has decided to cut the amount of taxes, fees and other revenues South Carolina expects to collect this budget year by about $52 million in large part because of the COVID-19…
DHEC updates Coronavirus testing recommendations
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- DHEC announced, what the agency is calling updated recommendations, for COVID-19 testing. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says it is encouraging anyone who would like to be tested, to get tested. In a…
15 UofSC students, 6 Greek organizations suspended for violating student conduct
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The University of South Carolina is cracking down on students and organizations that violate the student code of conduct after they are accused of holding large parties. The University not…
CPD fires officer accused of using racial slur during weekend altercation
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The Columbia Police department has fired a longtime officer after he was caught on camera using a racial slur during a verbal altercation in Five Points over the weekend.…
International Overdose Awareness Day emphasizes importance of keeping prescriptions safely stored
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Monday marked International Awareness Day, which is a global event to raise awareness that overdose deaths are preventable. It's also in an effort to reduce the stigma around…
Largest settlement in state history awarded in lawsuit over Savannah River Site plutonium
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Attorney General Alan Wilson (R-SC) announced Monday morning that the U.S. Department of Energy has agreed to pay the state $600 million, and has also agreed to remove 9.5 metric…
Teen killed in Fairfield Co. accident
Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A 16 year old was killed in a car crash Friday. A spokesperson for the Fairifield County Coroner's Office says Abiyah Fee was driving when her car hit another vehicle at the intersection of East Peach…
Benedict, CVS partner to provide COVID 19 testing
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- CVS and Benedict College are partnering together to provide COVID-19 testing. The testing is taking place at 1903 Two Notch Rd. and is open to the public by appointment and officials tell us results will be available…
DHEC: 651 new cases of Coronavirus, 12 additional deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Health officials reported, on Monday, 651 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 12 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 117,333 and confirmed deaths…
Graffiti at UofSC calls for campus shutdown
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- According to the University of South Carolina's COVID-19 tracker, there are more than 500 active cases on campus and more than 600 since the beginning of August. Monday morning someone had painted on the wall of the…
UofSC players, coaches hold demonstration for racial equality, end to police brutality
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Monday morning, the University of South Carolina football team took the day off of practice to come together against social injustice. The team held a demonstration at the Russell House on…
DHEC updates recommendations for Coronavirus testing in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Health officials have announced what they are calling updated recommendations for COVID-19 testing. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says it is encouraging anyone who would like to…
Teen charged with murder for fatal shooting at Greenbrier Apartments
Richland County deputies say they have arrested a 16-year-old for a fatal shooting at Greenbrier Apartments.
9 men arrested in connection to fight, stabbing at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
Richland County deputies say nine men are arrested in connection with a fight and stabbing at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in May.
Lexington Coroner identifies the victim of a fatal collision on US-378
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the victim of a fatal collision involving a motorcycle on August 17th.
Victim identified from fatal collision on U.S. 321 in Swansea
Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal single vehicle collision on U.S. 321 Saturday.
DHEC encourages anyone who would like to be tested to get tested for COVID-19
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Health officials are urging anyone who wants to get tested, to check out the mobile testing sites across the state. DHEC says testing for COVID-19 is essential because it…
DHEC: 1,019 new Coronavirus cases in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Sunday 1,019 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 11 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 116,697 and confirmed deaths to…
Dominion Energy Tree Trimming scheduled for several Columbia Neighborhoods
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)-- Dominion Energy is planning tree trimming activities in some City of Columbia neighborhoods, over the next two weeks. Dominion Energy says crews will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods :…
CPD: Officer suspended after repeating racial slur
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia Police Department officials say a Veteran officer has been suspended without pay. According to officials, around 11:00 p.m. Saturday, August 29, a Sergeant assigned to patrol Five Points entered the business Bar None and found several violations…
ABC celebrates life, legacy of Chadwick Boseman with Sunday Special
ABC -- South Carolina native and actor Chadwick Boseman will be remembered Sunday night in a special on ABC. Tonight, the ABC Network announces it will celebrate the legacy of Boseman with a special presentation of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther.…
Flags at State House lowered to half-staff in memory of SC native Chadwick Boseman
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Flags at the State House are flying at Half Staff Sunday in honor of South Carolina native, actor, Chadwick Boseman. Governor Henry McMaster says he ordered the flags to be lowered to honor the life, contributions and…
