Yarnbombers of Columbia need your help in reaching their fundraising goal
The yarnbombers are asking the community to help them reach their GoFundMe goal to buy more yarn, which will be used to decorate trees during the holidays.
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One dead, one injured after collision involving school bus, tractor trailer
One person was killed in an accident involving a school bus and a tractor trailer Tuesday afternoon.
Gamecocks decrease capacity at baseball games due to COVID-19
The Gamecocks have received approval from the South Carolina Department of Commerce and is excited to welcome Gamecock fans to Founders Park for baseball games this season.
Students at Wood Elementary temporarily moving to online learning
According to Lexington School District Two, students at Wood Elementary School will temporarily move to online learning.
There's still time to help a child in need through the Salvation Army Angel Tree program
People across the Midlands are pitching in to help make the holidays special for children in need this year.
Fairfield Co. Coroner releases name of man who died after being shot in his home Sunday
Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill has identified a man who died after being shot in his home on Sunday.
AG Wilson announces the launch of a new human trafficking task force in SC
In a statement released Tuesday, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the start of the new Lexington, Edgefield, McCormick and Saluda (LEMS) Regional Human Trafficking Task Force.
Woman accused of removing inmate's monitoring device
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington Co. deputies say Whitney Ainsworth, 33, removed a GPS monitor from an inmate's ankle. Investigators say the monitor was placed on the inmate as a condition of his bond set back…
Gamecock fans generally optimistic, hopeful Shane Beamer turns things around for Carolina Football
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Gamecock fans are feeling a little bit of optimism now that Shane Beamer is South Carolina’s new head football coach. Some fans point to his youthful energy…
State House flags flying at half-staff in remembrance of attack on Pearl Harbor
In honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, President Trump urged all federal agencies and individuals to fly the American flag at half-staff today.
UofSC President Bob Caslen returns to the office after bout with COVID-19
University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen returned to the office today after a bout with COVID-19.
Beamer Ball 2: Shane Beamer takes over at South Carolina
Shane Beamer was an assistant at South Carolina in 2010 when the Gamecocks made their only appearance in the Southeastern Conference title game.
RCSD announces two arrests in connection with deadly shooting last week
According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, two individuals have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred last Tuesday.
Kershaw County Courthouse closed for the rest of the week due to COVID-19 outbreak
According to Kershaw County officials, the Kershaw County Courthouse closed at 3 p.m. Monday due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
DHEC: 2,413 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 12 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Sunday.
Orangeburg County schools moving to all-online learning through winter break
Officials with the Orangeburg County School District announced they will transition to a 100% virtual learning model through winter break, due to the spread of COVID-19.
Restroom fire at Jackson Creek Elementary causes early dismissal for students Monday morning
According to officials with Richland School District Two, Jackson Creek Elementary School had an early dismissal Monday due to a fire in a community restroom on the second floor.
Irmo FD crews respond to fire at abandoned building Monday morning
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Crews responded to a fire at an abandoned building early Monday morning. Officials say it happened around 5 a.m. on the 3,000 block of Fernandina Road. According to the Irmo…
A look at new Gamecock head football coach Shane Beamer's first day on the job
On Sunday, the University of South Carolina officially announced that Shane Beamer has been hired as the Gamecocks' next head football coach.
'Carolina Lights' Holiday Drive thru at the SC State Fairgrounds
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Christmas has come to the South Carolina State Fairgrounds and you can see lights, right from your car. 'Carolina Lights' is a drive-thru holiday light show that features more than 100…
Gamecocks to hold introductory press conference for Shane Beamer Monday at 2pm
University of South Carolina Football will hold an official press conference Monday for new head football coach Shane Beamer.
Richland County Sheriff's Dept. looking to solve 24 year old Cold Case
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department needs your help in identifying a suspect in the murder of a Columbia man 24 years ago. Authorities say Jack Robinson, 65, was stabbed…
It's Official: Shane Beamer named Gamecocks' newest football coach
Shane Beamer, considered to be one of the rising stars among coaches in college football, has been named the University of South Carolina's 36th head football coach, Director of Athletics Ray Tanner announced Sunday.
Lexington District One teacher passes away from COVID-19 complications
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A third grade teacher in Lexington School District One has died from complications of COVID-19, District officials confirmed to ABC Columbia News. According to a statement, from Lexington County School District One, Staci A. Blakely, a teacher…
DHEC: 2,538 new Coronavirus cases, 43 new deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday, reported 2,538 new cases of coronavirus and 43 additional deaths. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 216,378 and confirmed deaths 4,237.…
