SC State University to offer free drive-thru testing today
South Carolina State University will offer free drive through testing.It's happening today from 8 a.m. in the morning until 1 p.m.
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Richland School District One's online meal survey deadline extended to Friday
Richland School District One's Nutrition Services has extended the deadline to their meal program online survey.
Lexington offers free drive through testing sites
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Lexington Medical Center is now offering free drive-through 19 testing five days a week. The screenings take place Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m The…
Funeral arrangements announced for Calvin 'Chip' Jackson
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Calvin 'Chip' Jackson is being remembered by family and friends as a man who spent his life giving back to others. 65 year old Jackson passed away Friday August 7th,…
Suspect arrested after shooting in parking lot of Swansea grocery store
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – A man suspected of shooting someone in a grocery store parking lot in Swansea Tuesday has been arrested. Lexington County deputies arrested Akeem Kantrell Mack, 34, on charges…
S.C. lawmakers want 500,000 South Carolinians tested per month
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Lawmakers listened to testimony from public health experts about how the state is continuing to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Some legislators want to see the state test 500,000 people per…
What a Harris, Biden presidential ticket means for Democratic voters in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- We now know who will be on the Democratic presidential ticket this fall, as Joe Biden announced Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday. “She brings…
DHEC: 712 new cases of Coronavirus, 45 additional deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported on Wednesday, 712 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 45 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 102,143 and confirmed…
Kershaw deputies capture juvenile armed suspect
Kershaw Co. deputies say they have caught a juvenile suspect they say stole a rifle from a car during a series of car break-ins.
McMaster: State schools receive $10 million in PPE
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Gov. Henry McMaster wants to ensure students, teachers and staff all feel safe when reopening this fall. Wednesday the governor announced the state will purchase and distribute ten-million dollars worth of…
Benedict College names first woman as campus minister
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Benedict College has named its first female campus minister. Tuesday the college announced Reverend Doctor Lillie A. Burgess to the position. Burgess is the first woman to serve as campus…
Visitation held for Councilman "Chip" Jackson
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Family, friends, and members of the community said goodbye to County Councilman Calvin "Chip" Jackson Wednesday afternoon. A visitation ceremony was held at Bible Way Church of Atlas Road.Chip Jackson represented…
SCGOP releases statement on Biden's nomination of Harris
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The South Carolina Republican Party put out a statement on Sen. Kamala harris' nomination as Joe Biden's running mate. Chairman Drew McKissick writes, "Kamala Harris is a radical, pro-abortion democrat who wants to confiscate guns, pass medicare-for-all, let…
SC DOT set to temporarily close ramp at 1-26 West Exit 107A
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are headed on 1-26 towards Augusta, there is a traffic alert you need to know about from the South Carolina Department of Transportation. SCDOT says it will temporarily close the ramp on I-26 West at…
Clear the Shelter event waives adoption fee at Columbia Animal Shelter
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you looking for a furry friend? As part of the Clear The Shelters event, Columbia Animal Services says they will be waiving all adoption fees on August 14, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There…
Lexington Medical Center to offer free testing 5 days a week
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington Medical Center is now offering free drive-through COVID 19 testing five days a week. The screenings take place Monday through Friday from 8am until 1pm at 139 Summerplace Dr. in West Columbia. You do not need…
DHEC: "Fight the Spread" campaign, wear a mask
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- DHEC officials have a message for South Carolinians, encouraging everyone to 'Fight the Spread.' According to state health officials, evidence is increasing about the high rates of infection in people who do not have symptoms and don’t…
Viola Davis shares photo of childhood home on former slave plantation in St. Matthews
Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis tweeted out her childhood home on a former slave plantation in St. Matthews Tuesday.
The Senate Re-Open SC committee to hold meeting today at State House
The Senate Re-Open South Carolina committee will hold a meeting this afternoon at the State House.The meeting on the current efforts..
No one injured in house fire on Dutch Fork Road
Irmo Fire Department and Columbia Fire Department say no one was injured in an overnight house fire on Dutch Fork Road.
Motorcyclist killed after fatal collision on SC Highway 34 in Kershaw
South Carolina Highway Patrol say a motorcyclist died in a fatal collision on Tuesday at SC Highway 34 in Kershaw.
Sumter Police search for man missing for two weeks
Sumter, SC (WOLO) -- The Sumter Police are asking for you help locating a man who has been missing for 2 weeks. Officials say 30 year old Lorenzo Jones of Stratton Court…
Columbia businesses anxiously await final decision from SEC on if football will be played this fall
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Several businesses across Columbia are anxiously awaiting a decision from the SEC on if they will play football this fall. Even if games are played with fewer fans in…
Most SC schools not offering fully in-person option despite Governor's demands
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - Most school districts in South Carolina won't open their doors to students all five days a week when they start the new academic year during the COVID-19 pandemic, even though the governor demanded all schools offer…
Attempted murder suspect arrested after Orangeburg shooting, standoff
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - Two people were seriously injured after a shooting and standoff inside a home in Orangeburg near Interstate 26 Monday. Jamal Brown, 29, faces three counts of attempted murder and…
