One person dies after collision on US-176 at River Road in Richland
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person died after a fatal collision on Monday on U.S. Highway 176 in Richland Co.
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Solicitor reflects on Timothy Jones Jr. death penalty trial one year later
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- It’s been one year since Timothy Jones Jr. was given the death penalty for the murders of his five children, but Solicitor Rick Hubbard of the Eleventh…
Faith leaders, politicians call for change in future Richland County elections
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Several faith leaders and politicians made their voices heard Monday to criticize the Richland County Board of Voter Registration and Elections for their handling of the June…
Prices at the Pump rising amid reopenings
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are headed to get gas this week, you'll notice prices are on the rise. According to Gas Buddy, prices in Columbia jumped 5.7 cents in the past week. Drivers…
More than 40,000 pounds of ground beef recalled due to E-Coli concerns
WASHINGTON--Check your freezer. The U-S Department of Agriculture says about 40-thousand pounds of ground beef are being recalled due to E-coli concerns. PER THE USDA: Lakeside Refrigerated Services, a Swedesboro, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 42,922 pounds of ground beef…
Unemployment insurance initial claims rise past 580,000 in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Since the coronavirus pandemic began in mid-March, hundreds of thousands of South Carolinians have been out of work and filing for unemployment insurance. The weekly number of initial claims…
DHEC: 2 additional deaths, 582 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Monday, announced 582 new cases of the coronavirus and 2 additional deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of people confirmed…
SC DHEC urges residents to wear masks to protect against Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Health Officials with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control are urging residents to wear masks and social distance, to help protect against rising cases…
Prisma Health hosting Free COVID-19 testing at Benedict Stadium
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- There are more ways for residents to get tested for Coronavirus. Benedict College and the City of Columbia are joining forces with Prisma Health for free Coronavirus testing. The free…
A fatal two-car collision in Sumter County leaves one dead
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision in Sumter that killed one person.Troopers say it happened Friday..
Million Man March held in Columbia
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- A peaceful protest was held in downtown Columbia Sunday. More than a thousand people hit the pavement, some with signs, others in t-shirts with their calls for a change…
DHEC: How SC can Stop the spread of Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is urging residents to take precautions against COVID-19. Per DHEC: How South Carolinians Can Stop the Spread Evidence is increasing about the high rates of infection in people…
DHEC announces 770 new cases, 6 deaths due to COVID-19
Columbia,SC (WOLO)---- As of Saturday June 13, ( 3:30pm) the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), released the most recent cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. According to health officials, there have been 770 new reported cases…
Ready to reopen? Governor McMaster lifts more restrictions
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is reopening more places as the state lifts Coronavirus restrictions. But at the same time the Governor extended the State of Emergency. The Governor also…
DHEC hosting free mobile Coronavirus test sites across SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus, DHEC is hosting numerous mobile testing sites. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is hosting free mobile sites across the state. According to DHEC, there…
Columbia Kroger manager fired after being accused of calling an employee a racial slur
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A grocery store manager in northeast Richland County has been fired for using a racial slur. People gathered…
Three more people charged with burglary, looting following protests
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --More arrests have been made for looting that took place throughout Richland County following peaceful protests two weeks ago. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says three people were arrested…
DHEC announces 770 new cases of COVID-19
Columbia, S.C (WOLO)--The number of coronavirus cases in South Carolina continues to balloon. Friday DHEC announced another record breaking number of cases of COVID-19, 770. The agency also announced five additional deaths. According to numbers compiled by NPR South Carolina…
Governor McMaster lifts restrictions on bowling alleys, retail
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - On Friday, Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order declaring a new state of emergency. The order also allows bowling alleys to open and lifts restrictions on the occupancy of…
Clemson changes name of honors college
Clemson, S.C. (WOLO)--Friday The Clemson University Board of Trustees approved changing the name of the university’s honors college to the Clemson University Honors College, effective immediately. The honors college was previously named for John C. Calhoun. Calhoun was a prominent…
Funeral plans for Lee County Sgt. who died from COVID-19
Funeral plans are made for a fallen Lee County Sheriff's Office Sergeant who officials say died from the coronavirus.
Man accused of fatal shooting in Camden is arrested
Kershaw County deputies say they've arrested a man accused of a fatal shooting on First Street in Camden Thursday.
Sen. Tim Scott on removal of Confederate names, monuments
(CNN) -- South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, who is currently writing the GOP's Senate proposal for police reform was asked his opinion on removing Confederate names and monuments. Here's a look at what…
Voters, poll workers voice frustrations at Richland County election meeting
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --Several frustrated poll workers and voters made their voices heard at a meeting of Richland County's Board of Voter Registration and Elections Thursday morning. People complained about long…
"AccelerateED" task force discusses how to return to school in the Fall
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Educators discussed recommendations that would make it safe for schools to reopen in the fall. Members of the AccelerateED Task Force talked about different schedule models, staggering arrival…
