Gas Prices on the rise as Coronavirus restrictions lift
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Now that the Memorial Day weekend is over, we could see a change at the pump. Right now gas prices are a nickel more than last week. According to Gas Buddy,…
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DHEC: 253 new cases of Coronavirus in SC, 6 additional deaths
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Tuesday, announced 253 new cases of the Coronavirus and 6 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have…
South Carolina State Museum set to reopen June 2
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to explore South Carolina history. The South Carolina State Museum has announced it will reopen on Tuesday, June 2. Museum Members will get early access on Saturday, May 30.…
Deputies investigate shooting at restaurant
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. deputies are investigating a shooting that took place at a Two Notch Rd. restaurant Tuesday morning. Investigators say they responded to Hooters on Two Notch around 11:40am Tuesday…
Accelerate ED meets, discusses Summer Camps and Students in Classrooms
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The state's top educator wants to get students back on track with some form of summer school. Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman discussed that and more Tuesday during the 'accelerate ED' meeting.…
Prisma Health adds six community testing sites this week for Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- There are more chances for you to get tested for the Coronavirus. Prisma Health announced six more COVID-19 community testing sites for this week. Prisma Health officials say…
Three killed in two fatal collisions at U.S. 178 on Memorial Day
South Carolina Highway Patrol say three people were killed in two separate collisions at U.S. 178 on Memorial Day.
Spartanburg solider dies while in Afghanistan
Spartanburg, SC (WOLO) -- A South Carolina soldier has died in Afghanistan. The U.S. Department of Defense says 25 year old Lieutenant Trevarius Bowman of Spartanburg died May 19th at Bagram…
Fort Jackson National Cemetery honors veterans on Memorial Day, despite pandemic
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. But this year's Memorial Day looks a little different because of the COVID-19…
Police: ShotSpotter technology leads to murder arrest
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police say they responded to Fern Ave. shortly after 9pm Saturday following a ShotSpotter Alert. ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection system that conveys the location of an incident using microphones…
DHEC announces new cases, deaths
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--DHEC Monday announced 90 new cases of COVID 19 and five additional deaths. The new cases bring the total of positive tests in the state to 10,178. In addition 440 people have now died as a result of…
DHEC releases testing numbers and more Coronavirus test sites
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, a total of 168,908 total Coronavirus tests have been conducted, as of May 23, by both DHEC’s Public Health Laboratory and private labs. According to DHEC,…
One killed after vehicle hit several trees in Lee County on Red Hill Road
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person died after a vehicle hit several trees over the weekend on Red Hill Road.
Fort Jackson will live stream the Memorial Day ceremony for the public
Fort Jackson will conduct a Memorial Day ceremony at11:30 a.m. May 25 at Centennial Park on post. The event is not open...
Lexington man in custody after being accused of shooting father
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) --- According to a press release from the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, a Lexington man is now in custody after shooting his father early Sunday. Deputies say Michael Rashaan Stone, 25, is charged with attempted murder, discharging…
DHEC: 10 additional deaths, 209 new cases of coronavirus
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- According to a press release from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday 209 new cases of COVID-19 were announced along with…
Enforcement of Parking Meters underway in phases in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Grab your change. The City of Columbia has already begun phasing in parking enforcement for meters and parking facilities. Now through May 31 they will only issue warnings, say city officials.…
SC DHEC offers mobile testing sites for Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)-- If you need to get tested for Coronavirus the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has set up testing sites. According to Health officials, there are more than 60 mobile testing clinics across the State.…
2 recent Columbia fatal shootings deemed self-defense
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- According to a press release from the Columbia Police Department, two recent fatal shootings have been deemed as self-defense by the Fifth Circuit Solicitor's…
S.C. likely to set record for mailed absentee ballots
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's decision to allow absentee voting by mail for anyone in next month's primaries because of the coronavirus could mean a long night waiting for…
DHEC: 248 new COVID cases, 6 additional deaths
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- In a press release sent Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 248 new cases of COVID-19 and six additional deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19…
More SC attractions ready: Riverbanks Zoo reopens
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)-- Are you ready to enjoy the wild side? This weekend, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden officially reopened. Zoo officials say they have reopened with enhanced safety measures and operating procedures in place. "We've been diligently preparing for the…
Ray Tanner reacts to student athletes being allowed back on campus
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The first step in the road to college football this fall has officially been announced. This week, the Southeastern Conference said…
Lower Richland recognizes their graduating seniors
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Lower Richland High School took time to celebrate its seniors Friday. The school held a drive through event where seniors received gifts donated by the schools alumni. The goodies…
SC Reverend loses five family members to coronavirus
Florence, SC (ABC) ---A Florence county man say the past two and a half months have been like a bad dream. and he's wishing someone would wake him up.…
