Tax Free weekend in SC set for August 7-9
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Grab the shopping list. South Carolina is set to host a tax free weekend, next weekend. The state's annual Tax Free holiday is set for August 7-9, 2020. During the…
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Storm Safety: Check out the South Carolina Hurricane Guide
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Emergency Management officials are urging coastal residents to take precautions ahead of Isaias. From preparing a Hurricane Kit, to possible evacuation routes, information and resources are in the 2020…
Ready to Reopen? Governor McMasters new orders to take effect August 3
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Ready to reopen? On Monday August 3, 2020,South Carolina Governor Henry McMasters new Executive Orders for the pandemic go into effect. Governor McMaster says starting Monday August 3 masks will be required…
Isaias Update
Isaias is now moving slower and the result is that it will arrive along the South Carolina coast on Monday night. The best estimate is that Isaias will be a tropical storm at that point. The impacts for us in…
New study conducted at UofSC aims to understand effects of COVID-19 on the brain
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Professors and faculty at the University of South Carolina's School of Public Health are working on a new study aimed to better understand the effects of COVID-19 on the brain. ABC Columbia’s…
Beat the Heat: Lexington Police Dept. hosting 'Operation Cool Down'
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)--The Lexington Police Department wants to make sure everyone is staying cool during these hot summer days. The Police Department has launched 'Operation Cool Down', which offers a free box style fan…
Two people injured in small plane crash in Sumter
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)-- Two people suffered injuries in a small plane crash Saturday morning say Sumter Emergency officials. According to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies, along with Sumter Fire Department and Sumter County EMS responded to a plane crash…
DHEC: 1,491 Coronavirus cases in 35 new deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Saturday, reported 1,491 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, and 35 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 90,076 and confirmed deaths…
NWS: Isaias could bring high rip current risk to East Coast beaches
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)-- If you are heading to the beach this weekend, be mindful of the surf. According to officials from the National Weather Service, Isaias is bringing a high Rip Current risk to beaches up and down the…
SC Emergency officials urge coastal residents to review Hurricane plan
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--As Hurricane Isaias churns in the Atlantic, parts of South Carolina could be impacted by the storm. Ahead of a potential landfall , or brush with the coast, even minimal, South Carolina…
A surprise graduation: Soldier receives college diploma upon return from Middle East
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Thousands of college students had to finish off their semesters learning virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, one Midlands Technical College student not only managed to achieve his degree…
Dominion overhauls leadership; new CEO named
RICHMOND, VA (AP) - Dominion Energy has announced a reorganized executive leadership team, including a new CEO. The Richmond, Virginia-based energy company said Friday that current chairman, president and CEO Thomas Farrell II will become the company's executive chair, effective…
Hurricane Isaias Update
Hurricane Isaias is still on track to impact coastal South Carolina on Monday. On the current track the strongest winds and heaviest rain will be along the coast - with smaller impacts inland. That said, the cone of uncertainty is…
Gov. McMaster: No plans to order evacuations ahead of Hurricane Isaias
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) told reporters Friday he has no plans of filing any evacuation order as Hurricane Isaias creeps closer to the Carolina Coast. However, he does…
Watch: Governor McMaster to update state preps for Hurricane Isaias
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Governor Henry McMaster and representatives from other state agencies will hold a news conference at 4pm updating the state's preparations for Hurricane Isaias. Watch the news conference here:
DHEC: 6th SC child diagnosed with MIS-C
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- State health officials say another child has been diagnosed with Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children or MIS-C. Officials say the child is between the ages of 10 and 17 and is from…
SC Superintendent of Education approves 36 more district reopening plans, requires face masks in public school facilities
SC Superintendent of Education approves 36 more district reopening plans, requires face masks in public school facilities.
COVID 19 to impact hurricane shelters as Isaias approaches
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina Emergency Management Division is discouraging evacuees from looking to shelters first if they need to leave the coast as the state braces for potential impact of Hurricane Isaias. Instead encouraging evacuees to stay with friends or…
Dominion Energy to perform Tree Trimming in several Columbia neighborhoods
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-- Residents in several downtown neighborhoods, including the Bradley Community and Lake Katherine, will see tree trimming activities over the next few weeks. According to Dominion Energy, they will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the…
RCSD hosts free drive-thru gun locks event today
Following the deaths of two toddlers in the Midlands this week, the Richland County Sheriff's Department is planning a free drive thru...
Man arrested for breaking into Elmwood Avenue gas station for wine and lottery tickets
Columbia Police have arrested a man accused of breaking into a gas station for wine and lottery tickets on Elmwood Avenue.
Man wearing brightly colored flames mask robs conveniences store at gunpoint
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Investigators are looking for an armed robbery suspect who wore a brightly colored mask with flames on it to rob a convenience store last week. The robbery happened at the G.T. Foodmart on Shakespeare Rd. Friday,…
CPD searches for vandals responsible for defacing five points mural
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Columbia Police Department (CPD) are looking for the person(s) responsible for vandalizing a mural in Five Points. According to CPD, an officer discovered the American flag mural painted on…
Midlands teachers look to utilize caution, creativity when school starts back up
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With the start of the school year just around the corner, several teachers are preparing to educate their students in several different ways. Even with some students sitting in their…
Special Olympics South Carolina cancels Fall State Games due to COVID-19
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Special Olympics South Carolina is another organization feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to Spring and Summer State Games, the organization recently announced the Fall State…
