Woman accused of pulling gun on Walmart employee on Killian Road wanted
Richland County deputies need your help to find a woman accused of pulling a gun on a Walmart employee this month.
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City of Columbia to waive all pet adoption fees today
Today, the City of Columbia is waiving all adoption fees for pets.The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Columbia...
Motorcyclist identified after fatal collision on SC Highway 34 in Kershaw
Kershaw County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal collision between a motorcyclist and an SUV Tuesday.
Five Points annual 'sidewalk sale' is back all weekend
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The Five Points 'Summer Sidewalk Sale' is back this year. Starting today, Friday August 14 you can head down to the entertainment district and find some…
Testing backlog? DHEC explains decline in testing numbers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- State health leaders want 500,000 South Carolinians to go through COVID-19 testing every mont, but in the last week, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says the number…
Richland County wants your input on plan to spend $2 million in federal aid
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) -- Thursday evening the Richland County Community Planning and Development Department held a public hearing to discuss how the county plans to spend more than two million dollars in federal aid. As of right now, the…
Unemployment numbers appear to improve in SC, and nationally
(CNN) --- The unemployment situation appears to be improving here in the state as nearly three-thousand fewer people filed initial claims for unemployment last week. The South Carolina department of employment and…
Southern Conference postpones fall sports including football
Spartanburg, S.C. (WOLO)--Three more South Carolina schools are canceling their upcoming football seasons. Thursday the Southern Conference announced it will postpone all fall sports including football. The Citadel, Furman, and Wofford are all members of the southern conference.
PPE distributed to 70 of 81 school districts in S.C.
Lugoff, S.C. (WOLO) --- Gov. Henry McMaster wants to make sure all school districts feel safe and prepared to reopen this fall amidst the coronavirus pandemic. On Wednesday, he announced $10 million worth of personal protective equipment will be distributed…
DHEC: 907 news cases of Coronavirus, 35 additional deaths in SC
DHEC: 907 news cases of Coronavirus, 35 additional deaths in SC
New parking payment options coming to Five Points
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- No more excuses for not feeding the meter in Five Points. The City of Columbia announced the installation of new Solar Luke II pay stations in what they are calling…
SCEMD adds mask ordinance map
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has created a map that shows where mask ordinances are in place and where they are not throughout the state. According to the map, South Carolina has 10 counties that have a…
Columbia Police investigate overnight shooting on Bonner Avenue
Columbia Police say they're investigating an overnight shooting on the 1300 block of Bonner Avenue after midnight.
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.
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…
