Sen. Graham to visit UofSC and Prisma Health to speak about telemedicine
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) will visit the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and Prisma Health today.
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Richland Library hosts their virtual "Sew Divine" event today
Get ready to knit with the Richland Library for their virtual "Sew Divine" event for adults.The event is happening today, August 3rd...
SC Emergency Officials: Coastal residents should finalize storm preps ahead of Isaias
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Emergency Management officials say coastal residents should finalize their storm preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias. Emergency officials say Forecasters predict South Carolina’s coast will experience tropical storm conditions…
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Chapin Road in Richland
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person died after a fatal motorcycle crash on Saturday at Chapin Road.
SC Emergency officials urge residents to be prepared for Isaias
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Emergency officials are monitoring the path of Isaias and they want you to be prepared should the storm strike the coast. SC EMD says residents should finalize their storm preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias. Forecasters…
SC EMD: Expect tropical storm conditions Monday near coast
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Emergency Management officials are urging coastal residents to take precautions ahead of Isaias. SC EMD says residents should finalize their storm preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias. Forecasters with the…
Isaias Update from Chief Meteorologist John Farley
Chief Meteorologist John Farley is continuing to track the path of Isaias. Here is his latest update: Isaias will be along our coast on Monday night into early Tuesday morning. At that time it's expected to be a tropical storm. …
DHEC: 1,110 new cases of Coronavirus and 27 new deaths
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Sunday, reported 1,110 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 27 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases…
Police: Two dead, one injured in Cayce Shooting
CAYCE, SC (WOLO)-- Cayce Police are investigating an early morning shooting that left two dead. According to officials, around 2:00 AM Sunday, the Cayce Department of Public Safety responded to a 911 call regarding shots fired on Allen Street. Police…
SC Agriculture officials warn about mystery seeds in the mail
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Don't plant those seeds! Some South Carolinians are getting mystery seeds in the mail, that they did not order. State agriculture officials say they are warning anyone not to open the seeds. According to the South Carolina…
Gov. McMaster, SC EMD monitoring Isaias track amid Pandemic
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Right now South Carolina Emergency Management, and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster are monitoring the path of Isaias. The Governor is urging South Carolinians to be prepared in…
Tax Free weekend in SC set for August 7-9
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Grab the shopping list. South Carolina is set to host a tax free weekend, next weekend. The state's annual Tax Free holiday is set for August 7-9, 2020. During the…
Storm Safety: Check out the South Carolina Hurricane Guide
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Emergency Management officials are urging coastal residents to take precautions ahead of Isaias. From preparing a Hurricane Kit, to possible evacuation routes, information and resources are in the 2020…
Ready to Reopen? Governor McMasters new orders to take effect August 3
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Ready to reopen? On Monday August 3, 2020,South Carolina Governor Henry McMasters new Executive Orders for the pandemic go into effect. Governor McMaster says starting Monday August 3 masks will be required…
Isaias Update
Isaias is now moving slower and the result is that it will arrive along the South Carolina coast on Monday night. The best estimate is that Isaias will be a tropical storm at that point. The impacts for us in…
New study conducted at UofSC aims to understand effects of COVID-19 on the brain
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Professors and faculty at the University of South Carolina's School of Public Health are working on a new study aimed to better understand the effects of COVID-19 on the brain. ABC Columbia’s…
Beat the Heat: Lexington Police Dept. hosting 'Operation Cool Down'
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)--The Lexington Police Department wants to make sure everyone is staying cool during these hot summer days. The Police Department has launched 'Operation Cool Down', which offers a free box style fan…
Two people injured in small plane crash in Sumter
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)-- Two people suffered injuries in a small plane crash Saturday morning say Sumter Emergency officials. According to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies, along with Sumter Fire Department and Sumter County EMS responded to a plane crash…
DHEC: 1,491 Coronavirus cases in 35 new deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Saturday, reported 1,491 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, and 35 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 90,076 and confirmed deaths…
NWS: Isaias could bring high rip current risk to East Coast beaches
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)-- If you are heading to the beach this weekend, be mindful of the surf. According to officials from the National Weather Service, Isaias is bringing a high Rip Current risk to beaches up and down the…
SC Emergency officials urge coastal residents to review Hurricane plan
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--As Hurricane Isaias churns in the Atlantic, parts of South Carolina could be impacted by the storm. Ahead of a potential landfall , or brush with the coast, even minimal, South Carolina…
A surprise graduation: Soldier receives college diploma upon return from Middle East
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Thousands of college students had to finish off their semesters learning virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, one Midlands Technical College student not only managed to achieve his degree…
Dominion overhauls leadership; new CEO named
RICHMOND, VA (AP) - Dominion Energy has announced a reorganized executive leadership team, including a new CEO. The Richmond, Virginia-based energy company said Friday that current chairman, president and CEO Thomas Farrell II will become the company's executive chair, effective…
Hurricane Isaias Update
Hurricane Isaias is still on track to impact coastal South Carolina on Monday. On the current track the strongest winds and heaviest rain will be along the coast - with smaller impacts inland. That said, the cone of uncertainty is…
Gov. McMaster: No plans to order evacuations ahead of Hurricane Isaias
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) told reporters Friday he has no plans of filing any evacuation order as Hurricane Isaias creeps closer to the Carolina Coast. However, he does…
