Suspect extradited from North Carolina for fatal shooting in Orangeburg
Orangeburg County deputies say one man who fought extradition has been brought back to South Carolina to face a murder charge.
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Gov. McMaster calls on DHEC to release numbers of students, staff who test positive for COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) is calling on the state's Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to release data showing the impact of COVID-19 in schools once they reopen this…
Suspect identified in shooting that injured two deputies
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--New details tonight in a shooting that left two Lexington Co. deputies injured. Investigators say the suspect in the case is 27 year old Albertus Lewis. Deputies say he was out…
State superintendent approves 14 school district reopening plans
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Monday State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman approved 14 school district plans for returning in the fall. Four districts in the Midlands as well as the public charter school district were included in the list. Beginning September…
SC daily Coronavirus Case total below 1,000 for first time in more than a month
COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina's Coronavirus numbers are below one thousand for the first time in more than a month. On Monday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported…
Columbia College names next president
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia College has a new president. According to the school, its board of trustees elected Tom Bogart to become its 12th president. Bogart was most recently president of Maryville College…
Orangeburg man arrested following shooting, search
Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Orangeburg Co. deputies announced the arrest a man involved in a Monday morning shooting. Investigators say around 8:15 Monday morning they responded to a report of someone making threats with a…
Prisma Health hosting stationary Coronavirus testing three times a week
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prisma Health has opened a stationary Coronavirus testing site in the Midlands, they will be operating three times a week. ABC Columbia News was on hand August 8, for the…
Dog found shot on Knights Hill Road in Kershaw
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says a dog was found shot and left on the road Saturday on Knights Hill Road.
Clarendon County deputies investigating multiple break-ins
Clarendon County deputies say they are investigating multiple break-ins and at least one car theft early Sunday morning.
One detained for questioning for shooting on North Beltline Boulevard
Columbia Police Department says they have detained one person for questioning for the shooting on North Beltline Boulevard on Sunday.
Prisma Health offering stationary Coronavirus test site in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prisma Health has opened a stationary Coronavirus testing site in the Midlands. ABC Columbia News was on hand Saturday, for the first day of operation at the new site. It…
LCSD: Two Deputies injured in shooting at Lexington County Apt. Complex
LEXINGTON, SC ( WOLO)-- Two deputies have been injured after an exchange of gunfire with a man in Woodland Village apartments, say Lexington County Deputies. According to officials, all three people were transported with…
DHEC: 1,011 New cases of Coronavirus, 18 additional deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Sunday reported 1,011 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 18 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 99,713 and confirmed…
Tax Free Weekend wraps up Sunday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It is a big weekend for back to school shoppers. South Carolina's tax free weekend is underway. The state's annual Tax Free holiday ends Sunday. On Sunday, certain items will be exempt from the state's six percent…
5.1 Magnitude Earthquake in NC shakes parts of SC
SPARTA, NC (WOLO)-- Did you feel it? According to the USGS, a 5.1 earthquake near Sparta, North Carolina, occurred on August 9 at 8:07am. ABC Columbia has received several reports from people in the Midlands who say they felt…
DHEC launches 'Fight the Spread' campaign for Coronavirus safety
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…
DHEC: 1,178 New cases of Coronavirus, 67 additional deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Saturday DHEC reported 1,178 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 67 additional confirmed deaths. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 98,743, and confirmed deaths to…
SC Sales Tax Holiday underway
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Grab the shopping list. South Carolina's tax free weekend is underway. The state's annual Tax Free holiday runs August 7-9, 2020. During this weekend, certain items will be exempt from…
Meeting Street Artisan market this weekend in West Columbia
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you are looking for something to do this weekend, you can head to West Columbia. The City’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday, from 9 AM – 1 PM, at the Interactive Art Park,…
Prisma Health hosts stationary COVID-19 community test sites
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prisma Health is opening a stationary testing site in the Midlands this weekend. Officials say research found that people were more likely to get tested based on their own health, rather…
NASCAR race at Darlington allowed to have fans thanks to ban exemption
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - Fans can watch September's NASCAR race at Darlington in person thanks to exceptions granted to South Carolina's rule banning gatherings of more than 250 people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Commerce reviews requests to…
Lexington Police looking for 18yo armed robbery suspect
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - Lexington Police are looking for an 18-year-old armed robbery suspect who stole $300 from the victim. Desmond Quiana Hampton is wanted for his involvement a robbery at an apartment complex off of Park Road. LPD says…
Enjoy movies through virtual screenings hosted by The Nickelodeon
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The Nickelodeon movie theater on Main Street in Columbia has been closed mid-March, but they have been able to screen movies virtually. “Go online and for about $12 per ticket,…
More than 200 S.C. schools are without a full-time nurse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As schools set to reopen their doors this fall, some schools will be without a critical person in the fight against COVID-19 -- a school nurse. The South Carolina Department of…
