Richland Two temporarily holding classes online after winter break
Two Midlands school districts will temporarily return to virtual learning when classes resume after winter break.
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City of Columbia extends mask ordinance into February
The City of Columbia has extended its mask ordinance, into the new year. On Tuesday, the Columbia City Council unanimously agreed to extend the ordinance another 61 days, until February 13.
Father in custody after infant dies from suspicious injury
The Sumter Police Department says a 23-year-old man is in custody after his infant child died from injuries officials deemed suspicious.
Columbia Fire Chief explains how you can help families in need this year
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department is hosting a holiday food drive this Friday.
South Carolina Board of Trustees approves Shane Beamer contract
The University of South Carolina's Board of Trustees met and approved a contract for new football coach Shane Beamer Tuesday morning.
Victim identified in fatal collision on East Peach Road in Fairfield
The Fairfield County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal vehicle collision this month on East Peach Road.
Lawmakers pre-file bills to hit the ground running in January
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- State lawmakers return to Columbia this January and many of them have started Pre-filing bills to hit the ground running. As ABC's Donovan Harris explains, police reform was at…
What happens after the Electoral College cast their votes? UofSC professor explains
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- President-Elect Joe Biden is one step closer to having his victory in the 2020 Presidential Election become official. The Associated Press said Biden secured the 270 votes from the…
South Carolina receives first doses of covid-19 vaccine
COLUMBIA (WOLO): In a tweet Monday, Governor McMaster said "we are witnessing American ingenuity at its finest, as South Carolina receives its first shipment of the Pfizer BioNtech covid-19 vaccine. South Carolinians reaching a…
Richland One to conduct classes online for two weeks following winter break
When classes resume following the winter break for Richland One, students will not be returning to the classroom immediately.
Santa Clause and the Grinch visit two Elgin schools, collecting items for families in need
Santa and the Grinch, came to town a little early this year to some Elgin schools.
City of Columbia employee of 50 years presented with Key to the City
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin held a virtual presentation Monday to present the Key to the City of Columbia to Oscar Davis.
Ronald McDonald House of Columbia receives new pinball machine
The Ronald McDonald House of Columbia received a brand new pinball machine Monday, donated by Project Pinball.
Salvation Army begins distributing Angel Tree donations
Monday was the first day families who signed up for the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program could stop by and pick up their presents for Christmas Day.
Rivalry postponed: Carolina-Clemson won't play Saturday after positive COVID-19 cases
The Gamecocks' scheduling nightmare continues, after multiple positive COVID-19 tests within South Carolina's program.
Fairfield County Sheriff's Office accepting toy donations on Tuesday
The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office is hosting a toy drive during the holidays. You can help stuff the bus with new toys Tuesday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at their headquarters at 350 Columbia Road in Winnsboro.
Sumter Co. man charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says 29-year-old Dontavian Bernard Bennett has been charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor, third degree.
Palmetto Trail collecting shoes and socks to be given to Oliver Gospel Mission
On Wednesday, December 16, the Columbia office of the Palmetto Trail will be collecting donations of shoes and socks which they will take to the Oliver Gospel Mission.
RCSD announces the arrest of two individuals in connection with an October shooting, looking for third
The Richland County Sheriff's Department announced the arrest of two individuals in connection with an October shooting that left a man injured.
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office collecting toy donations for kids in need through Christmas
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is hosting a toy drive this holiday season. You can donate new unwrapped toys for kids less fortunate at their office at 821 Ridgeway Road in Lugoff.
Columbia Fire Department accepting food donations for needy families on Friday
You can help the Columbia-Richland Fire Department give back to the community with their "Firefighters Feeding Families Holiday Food Drive" this Friday.
Two dead after collision involving a motorcycle on SC Hwy 261 Saturday
On Saturday, South Carolina Highway Patrol says two people were killed after a vehicle hit a motorcycle in Sumter County. It happened after 11:30 a.m. on SC-261 and Cle-Nic Lane.
DHEC hosting nearly 300 Coronavirus test sites across SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has set up more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across the state. DHEC reports that testing for…
A look at how the first doses of the Coronavirus Vaccine could be distributed in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --As the first round of vaccines are shipped across the United States Sunday, state and local health officials are preparing for the arrival and the distribution. The FDA says South Carolina could receive as many as 300,000…
DHEC: 2,924 new cases of Coronavirus and 44 new deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Sunday 2,924 new cases of Coronavirus and 44 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the number of confirmed cases statewide to 234,392 and confirmed deaths to 4,387.…
