Suspect accused of robbing man at knife point on N. Main Street wanted
Columbia Police Department needs your help finding a man they say robbed a man at his home at knife point in April.
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Victim identified in fatal three vehicle collision on I-26 East in Richland
Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal three vehicle collision on I-26 East Wednesday.
More parents looking at Catholic schools due to uncertainty surrounding upcoming school year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Several parents are stuck trying to decide what is best for their children with all the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming school year. Some are looking at alternative education pathways for their…
Regional data shows disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black SC community
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Thursday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released a data brief with the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) that examines…
Columbia's Greek Festival cancelled
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- This year's Columbia Greek Festival has been cancelled because of the coronavirus. Organizers posted on the festival's Facebook page that with the health of attendees, volunteers, and the community in mind they made the difficult decision to…
SC for ED questions Sen. Hembree's data claims
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- One of the lawmakers who spoke during Governor Henry McMaster's Wednesday news conference on education was Horry Co. Republican Sen. Greg Hembree. Thursday the teaching advocacy group SCforED took exception to claims Sen. Hembree made during the…
Initial jobless claims increase in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--There's been an increase in the weekly number of unemployment claims in the state. More than 19,000 people filed for the benefits last week, an increase of more than 3,000 from the previous week. Since the beginning of…
SC surpasses 1,000 COVID 19 deaths
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Now more than 1,000 people have died from COVID-19 in South Carolina. 69 deaths were reported Thursday but DHEC says there was another delay in reporting making the zero reported deaths Wednesday much less significant. DHEC says…
Free food share boxes available in Fairfield County today
If you are a resident of Fairfield County, you and your family have a chance to pick up free food share boxes today.
Composite sketch of suspect in homicide case in Orangeburg
Orangeburg County deputies have released a composite sketch of the suspect accused of a homicide on Sunday.
Victim identified after fatal tow-truck collision on I-26 East in Newberry
Newberry County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal collision on I-26 East involving a tow-truck on Tuesday.
Kroger to begin requiring customers to wear masks
(CNN) - Kroger is the latest retailer to require customers to wear a mask while shopping there. The retail company made the announcement Wednesday. The National Retail Federation…
Well-known Orangeburg repairman murdered while helping with refrigerator
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - A man well-known around the Orangeburg community was murdered Tuesday while helping someone inspect a refrigerator. According to the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office, the unnamed victim had gone with an acquaintance to a home on Irvin…
Gov. McMaster pushes for schools to offer in-class instruction for S.C. students this fall
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) is calling on school districts to allow students to come back to their classrooms this fall. He told reporters that he instructed Superintendent of Education Molly…
Lexington-Richland School District Five prepare re-open plans
Lexington-Richland School District Five is prepared to offer parents a choice between two possible plans when schools return this fall.
Be aware of scams as you race to meet IRS tax deadline
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning tax payers of a 'tremendous increase' in the amount of scams.
Arrest made in deadly afternoon shooting at Columbia apartment complex
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia Police arrested a suspect in a deadly afternoon shooting at an apartment complex Tuesday. Leona Toatley, 19, was arrested and will face a murder charge in the domestic shooting death…
SC travelers could face fines for not complying to NY quarantine rules
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Travelers from certain states landing at New York airports starting Tuesday could face a $2,000 fine for failing to fill out a form that state officials will use to track travelers and ensure they’re following quarantine…
Person of interest sought in relative's death
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies with the Orangeburg Co. Sheriff's Office are seeking a person of interest in a suspicious death. Investigators say on Sunday Chad Williams, 26, notified authorities after discovering a family member unconscious…
Sen. Graham: Every South Carolinian can do their part to help hospitals, slow spread of COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) says every South Carolinian can play a role in curbing the COVID-19 pandemic by simply wearing a mask. The Republican Senator was in Columbia Tuesday to speak…
CPD announces longtime officer has died from COVID-19
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The Columbia Police Department says one of its own has died from COVID-19. Master Police Officer (MPO) Robert J. “Bob” Hall died early Tuesday…
Three charged with murder for fatal Newberry shooting last year
Newberry County deputies say three men have been charged with murder for a fatal shooting at a party last year.
Lexington Medical Center hosts COVID-19 testing today
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- The Lexington Medical Center will offer free COVID-19 testing Tuesday July 14th. The testing will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Lexington High School located at…
School districts grapple with idea of reopening schools this fall
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --School districts across the state are debating whether or not to bring students back to the classroom this fall. Some are considering distance learning, while others are considering hybrid models where…
What is MIS-C? Doctors explain inflammatory condition in some children with COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --This weekend, South Carolina saw its first cases of a rare inflammatory condition affecting children who have had COVID-19. South Carolina's Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported least two…
