Daycare worker caught on camera hitting, tossing child
Sumter County, S.C (WOLO)– A former daycare employee has been charged with unlawful conduct towards a child after Sumter County Sheriff's…
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City of Columbia's Parks and Rec distributing free meals to children this week
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- As school gets ready to start, the City of Columbia's Parks and Recreation Department will offer free meals to children, 18 and under, now through Friday, August 28. The meals will…
SCDC hosts drive-thru job fair for people seeking employment
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is hiring. On Monday, SCDC held a drive-thru job fair where people could apply directly from the comfort of their car. “We’re just trying to be out here, relevant in…
DHEC: More than 200 Coronavirus testing events scheduled through October
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Health officials continue to report new coronavirus cases under 1,000. Health officials say there are even more ways for you to get screened over…
Chase leads to crash, negotiation
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- A chase lead to negotiators having to talk a man off of a 30ft wall. Troopers with the Highway Patrol say they spotted a truck driving recklessly in Red Bank and…
DHEC reports 543 new COVID 19 cases
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- DHEC announces one of the lowest numbers of COVID-19 deaths we've seen in months. Monday afternoon DHEC says of the 4,090 tests processed Sunday there were 7 confirmed COVID 19 related…
Haley, Scott to address RNC
Charlotte, N.C. (WOLO)--There will be a distinct South Carolina theme to this evening's festivities at the Republican National Convention. Former Governor and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and Senator Tim Scott are among the featured speakers. You can watch the Republican…
City of Columbia hosting mobile Coronavirus test site with Prisma Health
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to get tested for Coronavirus? The City of Columbia, in partnership with Prisma Health, has set up test sites for the remainder of August. City officials have released the following dates and locations: 8/25 Prisma Health …
Clemson voted No. 1 in Preseason AP Poll
The Clemson Tigers will enter the 2020 football season ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press Preseason Top 25 poll, which was released on Monday. It marks Clemson's second straight season opening atop the poll and represents Clemson's second No. 1 selection among major polls this preseason, matching its No. 1 ranking in the 2020 preseason Coaches Poll.
One arrested & one wanted for shooting at Riverbend Apartments in West Columbia
Lexington County deputies have arrested one man and searching for another after a shooting at the Riverbend Apartments.
DHEC: 663 new confirmed Coronavirus cases, 8 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 663 new confirmed cases and 33 new probable cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, as well as 8 additional confirmed deaths and 4 new probable deaths.
Columbia Police Department investigating after man found shot on Harden Street
According to the Columbia Police Department, investigators are reviewing surveillance video after a man was found shot at approximately 6 a.m. on the 600 block of Harden Street.
DHEC: 825 new Coronavirus cases, 33 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 825 new confirmed cases and 68 new probable cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, as well as 33 additional confirmed deaths and 2 new probable deaths.
Former, current Gamecock student athletes call on UofSC to take Strom Thurmond's name off fitness center
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Several former and current Gamecock athletes are calling on the University of South Carolina to change the name of the fitness center named after former U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond. Gamecock Women's…
RCSD arrest man on drug charges fourth time this year
Richland Co.,SC (WOLO) --- The Richland County Sheriff's Office has arrested 22 year-old Demetrius Tavaris Moody on drug charges for the fourth time this year. Officials say Moody was arrested at his home in the 3600 block of Hoyt Street…
More VA health services safely reintroduced for veterans
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The Columbia VA Health Care System is now expanding health care services, after limiting them in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We cater to 85,000 veterans across this great state. And every year, we have more…
DHEC: 967 news cases of Coronavirus, 52 additional deaths in SC
DHEC: 967 news cases of Coronavirus, 52 additional deaths in SC.
Black and white tegu lizard spotted in Midlands
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Leaping lizards! An unusual animal has been spotted in the Midlands. Say hello to the black and white tegu lizard. Officials with the Department of Natural Resources say one was…
SC First Steps receives federal grant
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Early childhood education is getting a boost in South Carolina. Friday the Department of Social Services announced a $1.2 million federal grant for SC First Steps to improve quality in licensed child care centers that participate in the…
Suspect wanted in Rembert shooting
Sumter, Co. S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Sumter Co. are searching for a suspect in a July shooting. Investigators say on July 20th Sean Gilyard fired shots into a blue Ford Fusion at the intersection…
Suspect charged with attempted murder in shooting that injured deputies
Lexington Co, S.C. (WOLO)--The man accused of shooting two Lexington Co. deputies is now charged with attempted murder. Investigators with SLED say Albertus Lewis was charged following the August 9th incident. Deputies responded to the Woodland Village apartments after a…
Lumber prices rise to record high due to increase in demand during pandemic
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Several people have taken up home improvements during the pandemic, something that has greatly helped the lumber industry. The South Carolina Forestry Commission says the price of lumber has increased to…
Gov. McMaster requests DHEC lift restrictions to allow nursing home visitations
Gov. McMaster requests DHEC lift restrictions to allow nursing home visitations.
One person killed in deadly shooting in Richland County
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - One person was declared dead at the scene of a shooting Thursday night. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department announced its homicide investigation in the 100 block of Willow Oak Drive. It happened around 8:30 p.m. and…
"Lottery Lawyer" indicted, accused of stealing millions from $1.5 billion winner
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP, CNN) - Federal authorities say a New York attorney who represented a South Carolina woman who cashed in on a $1.5 billion ticket has been indicted on charges he stole tens of millions from the winnings he…
