Two victims identified after fatal crash on Jefferson Davis Highway in Camden
Kershaw County Coroner's Office has identified two people that were killed in a fatal crash on Jefferson Davis Hwy. on Tuesday.
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RCSD & Red Cross to host Emergency Blood Drive this Friday
The Richland County Sheriff's Department and the American Red Cross will host an emergency blood drive this Friday.
Police search for missing 16 year old girl
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) -- -The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) is hoping members of the public can help them locate a 16 year old who they has been missing since Tuesday morning. Authorities…
City of Columbia Parks and Rec hours of operation
Columbia, SC ( WOLO) ---- The official start of summer is just days away, and many of you are itching to get outside to take in a little fresh air and sun. Or simply just to get out of the…
Even during a pandemic, local organization works to support fathers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Father's Day is this upcoming Sunday, and it's a time to show your love for your father or father figure in your life. But for one local organization that…
Five years after Mother Emanuel shooting, some pastors continue call for change
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Five years ago, nine people were killed during a prayer group meeting inside the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. Even though years have passed since the tragedy that…
DHEC: 10 additional deaths, 577 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Wednesday, 577 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 10 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of people…
Headed to the polls for the June 23 Primary Runoff? Here are things you need to know
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Voters in some South Carolina precincts will head back to the polls to vote in a primary runoff Tuesday, June 23. If you're planning on voting in the Primary Runoff there are some rules you need to know,…
Congressman Clyburn and Rep. Joe Cunningham to host virtual forum on Mother Emanuel 5th Anniversary
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Today at 4pm Congressman James Clyburn and Representative Joe Cunningham are hosting a virtual forum to mark the 5th Anniversary of the Emanuel AME Shooting tragedy. Among the items to discuss,…
Emanuel AME 5th Anniversary marked by remembrance and call for action
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Wednesday, June 17, 2020 marks five years since the massacre at the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. On June 17, 2015, Dylann Roof entered the church and shot and…
Man who held RCSD at bay more than 6 hour standoff arrested
Richland County,SC ( WOLO)---- We are getting the first look at 21 Tyreek Douglas the man Richland County Deputies say barricaded himself inside a home for more than 6 hours…
Missing 13-year-old taken by mother in Clarendon has been found
Clarendon County deputies say they have found a 13-year-old who was taken by his mother, after he was last seen on Sunday.
Columbia unanimously passes updated 'Use of Force' policy
Columbia, SC ( WOLO) --- The day the entire country watched phone recorded video of an unarmed Minneapolis man die in police custody, it sparked a closer look at policies into Columbia's policing here in South Carolina. [caption id="attachment_414810" align="alignnone"…
Two killed in fatal crash on Dicey Creek Road in Kershaw
South Carolina Highway Patrol says two people were killed in a fatal crash on Tuesday on Dicey Creek Road at US Hwy. 1.
Comet holds 'Grand Reopening' with new safety measures
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The Comet is open again and this time with some new safeguards in place to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 while protecting those who ride the bus and…
RCSD arrest suspect barricaded in Eastover home for more than 6 hours
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies spent more than 6 hours trying to negotiate the surrender of 21-year-old Tyreek Douglas who authorities say barricaded himself inside a home in Eastover. Authorities were conducting a traffic stop in connection…
City of Columbia discusses mandatory face mask 'Emergency Order'
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--- To wear or not to wear? In the City of Columbia soon that may no longer be a choice, but a requirement. City council members plan to discuss the possible introduce of an Emergency order making it…
Local groups call for removing statues, renaming buildings protected under Heritage Act
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Some lawmakers and groups are urging members of the General Assembly to vote on the removal of statues from the State House grounds and change the names of buildings on college…
Red Cross now testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Monday, the American Red Cross announced that all blood donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. “Every donation can help save up to three lives,” said Kristen Boyle,…
Arrests announced in assault at May 30th protest
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Tuesday Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and Deputy Columbia Police Chief Melron Kelly announced the arrest of two people for an assault during last month's protests that turned violent. Investigators say…
RCSD arrests suspect in 6 hour standoff in Eastover
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies spent more than 6 hours trying to negotiate the surrender of 21-year-old Tyreek Douglas who authorities say barricaded himself inside a home in…
Groceries will soon be available online for SNAP recipients
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- SNAP recipients in South Carolina will soon be able to purchase food on-line. Tuesday the USDA announced the more than 558,000 SNAP cardholders will be able use their cards to participate in grocery pick up programs. The…
DHEC: 5 additional deaths, 595 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Tuesday, announced 595 new cases of the coronavirus and 5 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have…
Lexington Medical Center, DHEC hosting free drive thru COVID 19 testing
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)--You have a chance to get free COVID-19 testing today until 3pm in Lexington County. Lexington Medical Center and DHEC are hosting the free drive through June 16 until 3 p-m.…
City of Columbia launches special COVID-19 webpage
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking for a resource in the City of Columbia for Coronavirus information, you can check out the city's new webpage dedicated to information on COVID-19. According to city officials, they're launching the new 'microsite'…
