American Airlines will start booking the middle seat again filling flights
(CNN) - As more American's begin to travel as the country continues to reopen amid the pandemic, a number of airlines are starting to open…
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CPD calls attorney's interpretation of officer-involved shooting "inaccurate, incomplete, and irresponsible"
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Hours after attorney Marc Brown held a press conference Friday morning regarding an officer-involved shooting involving his client, Sir Brandon Legette, back in August 2019, a spokesperson with the…
CPD, RCSD arrests six more suspects from violent May protest
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Additional arrests have been made in connection with the protests that turned violent last month spanning over a period of two days. According to Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook and Richland County…
Gov. McMaster says it's "impossible" to enforce mask-wearing mandate statewide
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) says he is not going to force anyone to wear a mask. He calls a statewide plan…
Columbia offers free protective masks
Columbia,SC (WOLO) --- The City of Columbia is offering residents free masks to protect against COVID-19. The masks will be given out at various locations around the city as long as supplies last. Masks will be given to anyone deem…
Columbia packaging plant to make cardboard fans for stadiums
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- As athletes return to sports and play in their stadiums, a local packaging plant will help will the stadium with fans. “Sports are a unifier, for a lot of people,”…
DHEC reports second highest day total, 1,273 Coronavirus cases in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Friday, announced 1,273 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 1 additional death. Health officials say there are currently 906 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive…
Fatal overnight shooting at apartment complex on Byron Road
Columbia Police Department says they are investigating a fatal overnight shooting on Byron Road after 2 in the morning.
Woman dies after fatal assault on Riley Street this month
Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal assault on Riley Street early this month.
UofSC releases list of requirements for students, faculty, staff this Fall
University of South Carolina has released a list of requirements for students, faculty and staff this fall amid the pandemic.
Public health experts target early 2021 for when COVID-19 vaccines could be ready
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With the number of COVID-19 cases rising across the country, several companies are fast-tracking vaccines to be ready as soon as next year. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Director of the National…
More than 2 dozen State Fair events canceled
(ABC News) --- Summer is here, and the global coronavirus pandemic has changed, delayed or caused the cancelation of several events. Some organizations are even looking further ahead to make decisions about things scheduled in the fall of 2020. Like…
Process underway for official Black Lives Matter chapter in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The 'I Can't Breathe' SC group that organized the first protests in downtown Columbia following the death of George Floyd, is now transitioning to an official chapter of Black Lives…
Soda City Market to reopen with restrictions
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A popular event in downtown Columbia on Saturday mornings is set to return this weekend. On its Facebook page, organizers announced the Soda City Market will re-open on Main St. this Saturday. Thursday the market posted a lengthy…
NASCAR releases image of noose found in Bubba Wallace's garage, says concern was 'real'
NASCAR on Thursday completed its investigation into the garage pull rope formed as a noose that was found in Bubba Wallace's garage at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, with president Steve Phelps saying "our initial reaction was to protect our driver."
Pedestrian struck and killed while crossing Bush River Road
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle while crossing the road on Wednesday.
Governor's new "Palmetto Priority" program aims to highlight restaurants following guidelines
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --If you’re planning on going out to eat in the next few weeks, you might see a new sticker in the windows of some of your favorite restaurants. Gov. Henry McMaster…
Lane reversal simulation held today
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- State Emergency officials are working to ensure South Carolina is prepared should a major hurricane hit our Coast. Thursday June 25 The Department of Public…
Victim identified after vehicle overturned on Weston Road in Richland
Richland County Coroner's Office has identified a victim after a vehicle overturned on Wednesday at Weston Road and Clarkson Road.
RCSD looks to identify suspects in attempted burglary of liquor store
Richland Co., SC (WOLO)--- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them identify six men that are wanted in connection with an attempted burglary of an area liquor store. Deputies say, May 31, just before midnight…
Lexington Co. man charged with neglecting family member
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington Co. deputies say a man is in custody after they say they found one of his relatives lying in their Gaston home covered in waste. Investigators say Oliver Willard, 39,…
AG Wilson says mask ordinances not unconstitutional
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says it's not unconstitutional for city governments to require people to wear face coverings in public. Wilson says there is no state law preempting or prohibiting a city, which so far include…
Solicitor: No charges in CPD officer-involved shooting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A Columbia police officer will not face charges in the shooting death of a young black man in April. On Wednesday, Fifth Judicial Court Solicitor Byron Gipson said CPD officer…
Press conference on Columbia officer-involved shooting of Joshua Ruffin
Solicitor Byron Gipson will hold a press conference on the investigation of an officer-involved shooting death of a black teenager.
Person of interest sought for arson at a Russell Street home
Orangeburg County deputies are looking for a person of interest in a fire that damaged a manufactured home on Monday.
