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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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, 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…
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,…
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…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Friday, reported 1,265 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 21 new deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 97,554, and confirmed deaths to…
Richland Co. S.C. (WOLO)--Friday Richland Co. officials announced the passing of Calvin "Chip" Jackson of Dist. 9. The county released this statement on his passing, "Councilman Jackson, a thoughtful and valued…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. deputies are searching for a man who they say stole a car and got more than he bargained for. Investigators say just before 7pm on July 21st they responded to…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- We're all eager to see 2021 get here, but don't plan on ringing in the new year in downtown Columbia. Organizers say this year's Famously Hot New Year's celebration…
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 Co., S.C. (WOLO)--A local non-profit is asking for your help getting a deputy back on his feet. A spokesperson for Serve and Connect says on July 27th while responding to a…
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-- Residents in several downtown neighborhoods, including the Bradley Community and Lake Katherine, will see tree trimming activities over the next two weeks. According to Dominion Energy, they will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the…
West Columbia Police need your help finding a woman who disappeared nearly a week ago.Authorities say 53 year old, Margaret Glover..
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Benedict College is gearing up for their 150th commencement celebration, albeit virtual for family and friends because of the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, students will be the…
Lexington Co., SC (WOLO) -- The last several days of rain has left several areas under water after flash flooding hit the area. ABC Columbia news crews have been surveying the area as crews step in to help those effected…
(CNN) --- Across the country jobless claims are down. 1.2 million Americans filed unemployment claims last week. That's about 200-thousand less from the week prior. First-time jobless claims hit their high at 6.9 million in the final week of March.…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Hundreds of people in South Carolina have gone through human trafficking, but some received a boost in getting their lives back together. According to the U.S. Attorney's…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Congress continues to debate the latest coronavirus stimulus package deal, which currently includes the SAFE TO WORK Act. This would give liability protection to businesses that are following national and state COVID-19 guidelines. In South Carolina,…
1,295 new confirmed Coronavirus cases and 44 new deaths in SC
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--An annual event in West Columbia has been canceled due to the Coronavirus. City officials say West Columbia’s 3rd Annual Kinetic Derby Day is canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to officials, West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- if you need to do any back to school shopping, this may be the weekend to buy those supplies. The state's annual Tax Free holiday runs August 7-9, 2020. During…
