DHEC is answering the Coronavirus question, 'Who should get tested?'
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health is answering the question, 'Who should get tested?' DHEC says if you are out and about in the community, around…
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Investigators searching for persons of interest in connection with Babcock fire
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police are searching for persons of interest in connection with the Saturday morning fire at the Babcock Building. The 3 alarm fire started around 6:30am and burned for more than 7 hours. 50 firefighters were on…
Fort Jackson Soldier found dead in barracks, say officials
COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO)-- Fort Jackson officials say they are investigating the cause of death of an active duty basic combat training soldier. Fort Jackson officials say the 29 year-old, from Wisconsin, was found dead Saturday morning at his barracks.…
Bull Street District officials release statement on Babcock Building Fire
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Members of the BullStreet District are reacting to a 3 alarm fire Saturday that burned the historic Babcock Building. In a statement, Robert Hughes, President of…
Columbia Police investigating fatal shooting at apartment complex
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Friday night at the Colony Apartments. Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook says officers responded to the 1000 block of…
Columbia Fire crews continue to battle blaze at historic Babcock Building
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Saturday, just before 2pm, Columbia Fire updated the scene, saying nearly 7 hours after arriving, crews are still actively working to put out a fire at…
DHEC launches 'Stay Strong' initiative for SC business amid Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Health officials are asking South Carolina's business community to further engage in the fight against COVID-19. DHEC has launched the 'Stay SC Strong' program. Businesses that take the program pledge…
DHEC: 827 new cases of Coronavirus and 17 additional deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Saturday reported 827 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 17 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 127,646 and confirmed deaths…
Columbia Fire crews battling 3 alarm fire at Babcock Building
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Fire crews are battling a blaze at the Babcock Building, off Bull Street. According to fire officials, the fire has reached 3 alarm status. They…
Lawmakers, advocacy groups look to eliminate subminimum wage jobs for SC workers with disabilities
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- In South Carolina, thousands of people with disabilities can work a job and only make a fraction of the minimum wage. This is due to a provision in the…
One person seriously injured in shooting at Columbia apartment complex
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A shooting victim is in the hospital with life threatening injuries after a shooting Friday night in Columbia. According to Columbia Police, the male victim was shot…
Midlands native receives Congressional Medal of Honor
WASHINGTON (WOLO, AP) - President Donald Trump has bestowed the Medal of Honor on a U.S. soldier for his role in a daring 2015 mission to rescue dozens of hostages set to be…
SLED investigating possible officer-involved shooting at Allen University
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A possible officer involved shooting near Allen University Friday afternoon. Investigators with SLED say it is an officer involved shooting involving a allen university police officer. we will have more information…
DHEC announces change in leadership, names Dr. Traxler interim Public Health Director
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- After a flurry of activity surrounding the status of one of South Carolina's leaders in the response to COVID-19, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is…
3 inmates die in a week span after positive COVID results
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)--Officials said three inmates at a South Carolina prison have died after testing positive for COVID-19, bringing the death toll at the facility up to five. The South Carolina Department of Corrections said 61-year-old Terry Lee Alewine, 73-year-old…
Cayce DPS unfurl flag in honor of 9/11
Friday morning the Cayce Department of Public Safety raised an American flag at 8:46 this morning at the Blossom St. bridge. 8:46 was the time that American Airlines flight 11 was flown into…
9/11 remembrance ceremony held in Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--To mark the 19th anniversary of 9/11, a tribute to South Carolina first responders and military was held Friday morning. The "9-11 Morning of Remembrance" took place at the Columbia Metropolitan…
Columbia remembers 9/11 with tribute at Memorial
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina is remembering 9/11. The 9/11 Remembrance Foundation is paying tribute to South Carolina First Responders and Military Service members Friday. The "9/11 Morning of Remembrance" prelude starts at…
Driver killed in crash after being ejected from truck on Gov. Richardson Road
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on Governor Richardson Road on Thursday in Clarendon County.
Orangeburg deputies arrest two men accused of shooting at occupied home, then deputies
Orangeburg,SC (WOLO) --- Orangeburg deputies have arrested 19 year old Timothy Jenkins Jr. and 22 year old Alexander Williams both accused of two counts of Attempted Murder after officials say they fired several rounds…
McMaster, DHEC officials address latest in COVID-19 vaccine and CARES Act funding
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Thursday, Gov. Henry McMaster and state health officials gave the latest on the fight against coronavirus in South Carolina. McMaster released his proposal for Phase II of CARES Act Funds, and officials gave more information…
RCSD: 14 year old girl missing for several days found safe
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they found a missing teenager who was missing for several days. According to deputies, Nyaisa Branham, 14, was located Tuesday in Winnsboro after…
Kershaw County schools using innovative temperature reading technology for students, staff
ELGIN, S.C. (WOLO) -- Kershaw County students and staff are going through a new type of screening before they start a school day. Through the use of thermal temperature checks and an app that…
Dr. Birx meets with SC, UofSC, and local leaders
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A member of the white house's coronavirus task force was in the midlands today. Dr. Deborah Birx took part in a roundtable with University of South Carolina leadership, state and local…
UPDATE: DHEC's Public Health Director chooses not to go to Ohio after all
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A public health figure who had appeared alongside Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) at several news conferences related to the COVID-19 pandemic has chosen to stay put in South Carolina, despite initially agreeing to become Ohio's new…
