Missing Richland teen with medical condition found safe in Alabama
Richland County Sheriff's Department officials say they found a missing teen with a medical condition safe in Alabama.
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One city measures coronavirus spike by focusing on sewer system
Officials in one South Carolina city say proof that the recent spike in cases has ended can be found in the city's sewer. Clemson has been measuring the city's wastewater each week since May.…
Columbia Parks and Recreation offer free meals
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--- The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is teaming up with a local faith based organization in order to help feed a community need. As families…
First SC trial resumes after COVID-19 shutdown with masks, shields and spread out jurors
LAURENS, SC (AP) - The first trial in a South Carolina courtroom since the COVID-19 pandemic began includes spread out jurors, a glass shield around the witness stand and bailiffs reminding everyone that masks are required. The murder trial started…
Harvest Hope holds 'Fill the Gap' campaign to restock high demand items
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Harvest Hope Food Bank announced a new food initiative this month called 'Fill the Gap.' Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Harvest Hope has seen record numbers of…
Midlands restaurant owners say new executive order simply codifies what they've been practicing for months
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --If you have gone out to eat over the last few days, you might have seen some changes at your favorite bars and restaurants Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC)’s new executive…
Town of Lexington hosting Drive Up Movie Series
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)--While we wait for movie theaters to reopen across the country, drive in theaters are popping up all over. The Town of Lexington wants to invite you out to it's 80's themed…
DHEC: 1,175 new confirmed Coronavirus cases and 45 new deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Wednesday, reported 1,175 new confirmed cases of the Coronavirus, 45 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases…
City of Columbia Council votes to extend mask requirement another 60 days
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Make sure you have your mask. The City of Columbia extended its' mask ordinance for another sixty days. The City Council met virtually Tuesday afternoon and once again, the City's response…
Carowinds to remain closed for the rest of 2020 due to the pandemic
Carowinds amusement park will remain closed for the rest of the year because of the coronavirus. That means no Scarowinds this year.
One killed in fatal crash on Belleville Road in Orangeburg
South Carolina Highway Patrol officials say one person was killed in a fatal crash on Tuesday on Belleville Road.
Saliva testing in South Carolina? Medical experts promote idea at Senate hearing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- There could be a new type of COVID-19 test coming to South Carolina. Senators in the Reopen S.C. Tracing and Testing Subcommittee heard testimony from medical professionals Tuesday afternoon talking about…
Brothers arrested, accused of attempted murder, armed robbery
Orangeburg,SC (WOLO) ---- Two suspects have been arrested after Orangeburg authorities say the two were involved in an armed robbery last month where the clerk of the store was…
Analyzing SC social media after Hurricane Isaias
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Following Hurricane Isaias, South Carolinians are now dealing with both hurricane season and the COVID-19 pandemic. Artificial intelligence-powered software at the University of South Carolina's Social Media Insights…
Army parachute team lands at LMC
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- There was quite a show over Lexington Medical Center Tuesday afternoon. The US Army Black Daggers, a special operations command parachute team, landed on the campus of the medical center…
DHEC: 1,168 new cases and 52 additional Coronavirus deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Tuesday, reported 1,168 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 52 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases…
CPD: Bottles contained water, antacid
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO, AP)-- A suspicious substance that police say protesters threw at them during demonstrations in may turned out to be water and antacid Police Department Spokeswoman Jennifer Timmons said the FBI confirmed…
Richland Co. responds to DOR's Penny Tax audit
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- The State Department of Revenue has released its final report on its audit of Richland County's Penny Tax program. According to the audit obtained by ABC Columbia through a Freedom of Information Act request, the county…
Prisma to move COVID 19 testing to one location
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Prisma says it will no longer move its testing sites around. Officials say their research found that people were more likely to get tested based on their own health rather…
Pawleys Island PD asks visitors to avoid island after hurricane
Pawleys Island, S.C. (WOLO)-- Tuesday morning police on Pawleys Island asked people to avoid the island if at all possible. Police say the storm blew a fair amount of debris…
Fatal collision in Calhoun County leaves one person dead
Highway Patrol says one person has died after a fatal collision Monday night in Calhoun County.Troopers say it happened at 9 p.m.
Santee Cooper Utility will freeze rates for most customers over next four years
(Associated Press) --- Santee Cooper Utility will freeze rates for all residential, commercial, and lighting customers starting this month through December of 2024. The freeze is part of a settlement agreement with customers…
One fatally shot at large gathering on Cole Trestle Road in Fairfield
Fairfield County deputies say one person was killed in a shooting at a large gathering early Sunday morning.
Restrengthened Hurricane Isaias nears SC coast
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (AP) - Coastal shops and restaurants have closed early and both residents and tourists have abandoned the beaches as a newly restrengthened Hurricane Isaias speeds toward the Carolinas. The U.S. National Hurricane Center expected the storm…
Mayor Steve Benjamin teams up with UofSC to welcome students back to campus
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Students with the University of South Carolina are back after ending last semester early during the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic here in South Carolina. As they return to campus, and…
