447 new coronavirus cases reported in SC Friday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has released the latest number of coronavirus cases. As of Friday, June 6 health officials report 447 new cases…
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Local pastors call for more hands-on approach to tackle gun violence in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --A group of Columbia pastors is encouraging city leaders to implement a more hands-on approach to combating gun violence. The MORE Justice ministry, a group of 34 churches and congregations in…
Free virtual summer camp
Columbia,SC (WOLO) -- The 2020 school year ended abruptly due to the pandemic and while they prepare for the next school year, why not allow children to keep their minds enriched with…
Attempted murder suspect accused of harming a 13-year-old caught
Camden Police Department officials say they have arrested a suspect accused of attempted murder involving a teen.
Fort Jackson one step closer to 'steady state' for normal operations
Fort Jackson, SC (WOLO) -- Fort Jackson has announced plans to lift some of the restrictions that were put in place March 19th due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Post officials made it clear that they do not have a definitive…
Deputies arrest Orangeburg County man accused of shooting into relative's home
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - An Orangeburg County man has been arrested for attempted murder and criminal conspiracy after a shooting into a home on May 15. Orangeburg County Sheriff’s investigators were called to a Norway home last month after a…
Another person arrested for rioting, looting during weekend protests
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Another person accused of looting and rioting during weekend protests in Columbia has been arrested. Joshua Barnard, 24, was arrested on charges of breaking into a motor vehicle, looting,…
UPDATE : Missing 13 year old found 'safe and unharmed'
Columbia,SC (WOLO)--- The Richland County Sheriff's Department (RCSD) says the 13 year old missing since Wednesday has been 'found safe and unharmed' as of 8PM Thursday night. Authorities say Christopher Albarran was last seen…
DHEC: seven additional deaths, 361 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Thursday announced 361 new cases of the coronavirus and seven additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina…
CPD, RCSD make five arrests in connection to violent incidents during Saturday's protests
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook and Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott say they've arrested five people whom they say played a role in agitating the violence that followed after Saturday's peaceful protests.…
Governor McMaster to meet with Emergency Officials about Hurricane Preparedness
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will meet virtually, Thursday, with state and local emergency management officials to discuss Hurricane Preparedness. June 1, officially marked the beginning of Hurricane Season. And South Carolina leaders want to make sure…
City of Sumter declares emergency curfew amid protests
The city of Sumter has declared an emergency curfew on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday until further notice.
Prosecutor to review police shooting of South Carolina teen
An SC prosecutor said the investigation into the shooting death of a black teenager by a white CPD officer this spring is complete.
RCSD investigates shooting in Northeast Columbia
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) -- Richland county deputies are investigating an afternoon shooting in the 100 block of Ferrell Drive, located just off of Two Notch Road in Northeast Columbia. Investigators tell us they were called to the scene around…
Midlands high schools hold outdoor graduations amidst pandemic
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Even with schools being closed since March and subsequent events cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, thousands of high school students across the state have walked across the stage and received…
Everything voters need to know for Statewide Primaries
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Election Day is rapidly approaching and the South Carolina Election Commission wants to make sure voters don't have to leave anything up to chance when it comes to knowing your options. Below is a complete list…
City of Columbia: Lincoln Street parking facility closed until further notice
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you have plans on parking downtown Columbia near Lincoln Street and Washington, you need to be aware of some closures. The City has announced that the Lincoln Street Parking…
Managing your mental health during pandemic and protests
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- There's a lot going on in our world right now, between the coronavirus pandemic, George Floyd's death and the protests all over the world. All of this…
Harvest Hope receives large donation from Pepsi to kick off Food Lion Summer program
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Good news, there is some major help coming to our Midlands food bank. On Wednesday, Pepsi donated 100,000 bottles of water to Harvest Hope to help kickoff the Food Lion feeds’…
DHEC: 17 additional deaths, 235 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday, DHEC announced 235 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 17 additional deaths. The South Carolina Department of Environmental Control announced that this brings the total number of people confirmed to have…
No one hurt after fire at Epworth Children's Home
Columbia Fire Department says no one is hurt after a fire at Epworth Children's Home on Milwood Avenue on Tuesday.
One dead after fatal collision on Bub Shumpert Road in Lexington
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person died in a fatal collision Tuesday night on Bub Shumpert Road in Lexington.
One dead after collision on I-20 East in Lee County
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person is dead after a fatal collision on I-20 East at mile marker 110 Tuesday.
Protesters demonstrate well into Tuesday night
Columbia,SC (WOLO)--- "No Justice, No peace!” As the sun set on the fourth day of protesting, frustration over incidents of police brutality against people of color across the country was not setting. One of…
Update: Columbia parking facility closed until further notice
City of Columbia officials say the Lincoln Street Parking Facility will now be closed until further notice.
