Couple sought in credit card theft
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The Bureau of Protective Services says it is looking for a couple who stole a credit card while visiting the SC State Museum. Investigators say the man and the woman were captured…
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Suspect arrested in Two Notch robbery, assault
Richland Co. (S.C.)--Richland County deputies say they've arrested a man who robbed a Family Dollar and assaulted a store employee. Investigators say on June 14th Raeshaun Stampley, 38, was confronted by an employee of the store's location on Two Notch…
UofSC announces scholarship named for Panthers owner, wife
The scholarship will be awarded to four incoming freshmen each year who will receive $10,000 per year for their education as well as other opportunities.
DHEC reports 1,532 new Coronavirus cases and 13 new deaths
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Monday, announced 1,532 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 13 additional confirmed deaths . Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 58,003, and…
Mark your calendar: The Tax Deadline is July 15
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Mark your calendars. The Income Tax deadline is this Wednesday, July 15, 2020. The IRS postponed tax day from April 15, 2020 due to the coronavirus. People who cannot meet the…
Pedestrian killed in fatal hit and run on U.S. Highway 378
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit and run that killed a pedestrian on U.S. Highway 378 on Sunday.
Driver killed after hitting a pole on U.S. Highway 601 in Orangeburg
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person has died after a fatal crash on U.S. Highway 601 in Orangeburg Saturday.
University of South Carolina says SAT, ACT optional for 2021
University of South Carolina officials say the SAT and the ACT are optional for freshman students to submit for 2021.
DHEC : Help stop the Virus by wearing a mask
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Health officials are urging you to wear a mask, saying it will help save lives. DHEC is also advising everyone to social distance. Dr. Linda Bell, State Epidemiologist. ..."Anyone and…
DHEC hosting more than 75 mobile Coronavirus test sites in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking to get tested, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control continues to host mobile testing clinics across the Midlands. Right now, there are more than…
Last Call: SC Order banning alcohol sales at bars/restaurants after 11pm in effect
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--It is officially last call each night across South Carolina at 11pm. Governor Henry McMaster's Executive Order banning the sale of alcohol at restaurants and bars is now in effect. It went…
DHEC: SC Coronavirus cases reach second highest total 1,952
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Sunday, announced 1,952 new confirmed cases and 10 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 56,485 and confirmed deaths to 950.…
DHEC confirms first cases in children of rare syndrome associated with COVID-19
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- DHEC is confirming South Carolina's first cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Cotrol says two children under the…
Lexington Medical Center hosts free COVID-19 testing site
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- Lexington Medical Center will offer free COVID-19 testing Tuesday July 14th at a mobile site. The testing will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Lexington High…
More and more SC Restaurants sign up for 'Palmetto Priority' safety program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- More and more restaurants are joining a program designed to promote safety during the Coronavirus. Three weeks ago, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced the creation of the "Palmetto Priority" program,…
Columbia Police arrest man accused of pointing gun at protestors
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say they have arrested a man accused of pointing a gun at a group of protestors in downtown Columbia Friday. According to Police, Walter Peter Matulis, Junior was…
DHEC: 'Help save lives' Wear a Mask
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--As more and more record cases of Coronavirus are reported in South Carolina, State health officials are sharing ways you can 'help stop the spread' of the coronavirus. On Saturday DHEC reported the first child death related to…
DHEC reports record high 2,239 cases of Coronavirus, First Pediatric death
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control, Saturday, marked the highest number of reported positive cases of COVID-19 at 2,239. Health officials say the percent…
DHEC predicts 4k+ deaths by November if safety measures not followed
Health officials with the Department of Health and Environmental Control urges people to change their behavior and reduce the spread of COVID-19 or we could see more than 4,000 deaths by November.
Last call: Governor bans alcohol sales at SC Bars, restaurants after 11pm
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for last call. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster's order to stop the sale of alcoholic beverages in all bars and restaurants after 11:00 PM, takes effect tonight. [caption id="attachment_427331"…
SC Sales Tax Holiday set for August
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready to save. South Carolina's annual Tax Free Weekend is set for August 7-9, 2020. During the weekend, certain items will be exempt from the state's six percent sales tax.…
Woman with incarcerated loved one says SCDC needs to test staff more
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- More than 370 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in South Carolina’s prisons, with seven of 21 facilities having a positive test. ABC Columbia’s Tim Scott spoke with one woman, who…
Prisma Health helps NC woman witness birth of first grandchild during pandemic
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Hospitals have been closed to the visitors in order to reduce the risk of exposure to coronavirus for months. Still, that wasn't going to keep one North Carolina woman from being able to witness the birth…
COMET officials: DART bus driver in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) says one of the DART drivers is in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19. The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced that a driver of Transportation Care…
USC President vows to stand behind international students if forced to leave country
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --The University of South Carolina is standing by its international students. Earlier this week the Department of Homeland Security and the Student Exchange Visitor Program announced that foreign students who…
