Columbia Parks & Rec reopen with safety requirements in place
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The City of Columbia's Parks and Recreation Department announced plans to reopen area parks and amenities but in 5 phases that will run throughout the summer…
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DHEC: 199 new coronavirus cases, 9 deaths reported
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announces the latest numbers of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the state. As of today, Thursday May 21, 199 new cases of coronavirus have been reported, while 9…
Local leaders calling for the expansion of broadband to rural, remote areas
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --As some South Carolinians try to get their lives back on track, some are saying now is the perfect time to expand broadband access, especially in rural areas. With thousands of South…
Sheriff: Three murder suspects awaiting trial attempt escape
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- Orangeburg Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says three men awaiting trial for murder tried to escape from jail. Deputies say Curtis Green, 22, is charged with escape while Leroy Bowers, 36, and Steve…
Funeral held for the unclaimed in Richland Co.
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A somber occasion Thursday morning in Richland Co. Coroner Gary Watts held a funeral for 24 unclaimed people. The burial took place at the Richland County Cemetery which is…
Go Fund Me set up for surviving daughters of shooting victim
St. Matthews, S.C. (WOLO)--A GoFundMe account has been set up in memory of a Calhoun Co. woman and her two daughters. Calhoun Co. deputies say Shanta Singleton and daughters Essence and Trevay were killed…
Fort Jackson says it has more COVID 19 recoveries than active cases
Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO)-- They're turning the corner in the fight against COVID-19 at Fort Jackson. According to a base spokesperson, Fort Jackson has more people that have recovered from the virus than those still coping with it. In addition,…
SC Housing, Non-profit offering rental assistance program
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--There is a new program in place to help South Carolinians struggling to pay the rent during the pandemic. SC Thrive, a non-profit that helps those in need in our state gain access to resources, announced a rental…
SC unemployment claims continue to fall
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The number of initial unemployment claims in South Carolina continues to fall. This morning the Department of Employment and Workforce announced for the week of May 10th through the 16th more than 29,000 people filed for unemployment. That…
Traffic back open after tractor-trailer fire on I-77 North near Bluff Road exit
Columbia Fire Department says traffic is back open after a tractor-trailer fire on I-77 North this morning.
Prisma Health hosts two COVID-19 mobile testing sites
Prisma Health is hosting two COVID-19 mobile testing sites in the Midlands today and Saturday amid the pandemic.
Gov. McMaster: Tourist attractions, including Riverbanks Zoo, able to open this weekend
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) is allowing tourist attractions to open their doors once again. One of those destinations is the Riverbanks Zoo and…
DHEC announces 125 new cases, 8 deaths in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- DHEC released the latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in South Carolina. According to the Department of Health…
Clemson plans in-person classes; SC to reopen attractions
Clemson University plans to hold in-person classes in the fall but synchronize them with online instruction so if a student is infected with COVID-19 — or a second wave of infections closes campus — learning won’t be disrupted.
As SC begins to reopen from COVID, Harvest Hope continues to help thousands of people
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Because of the pandemic and job loss, many people are finding themselves in need of some help feeding their families. Harvest Hope Food Bank has been busier than…
Riverbanks Zoo announces opening date
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--With the governor's announcement that tourist attractions in the state can once again open to the public Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens has announced its return date. A spokesperson says the zoo will reopen to guests on Saturday, May…
Governor lifts restrictions on athletic facilities, tourist attractions
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- More restrictions lifted in South Carolina. Wednesday afternoon governor henry mcmaster announced that the state is scaling back restrictions on certain athletic facilities and tourist attractions. The athletic facilities include places like baseball fields, parks, and…
Governor to update SC COVID-19 response
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster and state health officials will update the state's response to COVID-19 at 4pm Wednesday according to a press release from the governor's office. ABC Columbia News will carry the news conference live on air…
Crews respond to overnight house fire in Eastover
According to the Columbia Fire Department, crews responded to a house fire around 12:30 am Wednesday on the 1600 block of Chain Gang Rd. in Eastover.
$7,000 reward offered for info on Greenville murder suspect
The U.S. Marshals are offering a $5,000 reward and the Crime Stoppers of Greenville are offering an additional reward of up to $2,000
Food 4 Foster Families Drive-In Food Drive coming soon
Members of Washington Street United Methodist Church (WSUMC) are holding a drive-in food drive for families of the Foster Care Program..
RCSD searches for man accused of fraud
Richland, SC (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help them identify a man they say is wanted in connection with credit card fraud. According to RCSD, they were alerted…
S.C. tourist attractions could open this weekend, no plans to close beaches
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) was on hand as "accelerateSC", a task force formed by the Governor to find safe solutions to reopen the state's economy, held its third full meeting.…
SC attorney says black 11 year old was victim of racist attack
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A South Carolina attorney alleges that an eleven year old girl was the victim of a racist assault that began with a dispute over mail. According to an…
SC Dept. of Corrections employee charged with smuggling drugs into prison
Columbia,SC (WOLO) ---- A former employee for the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) is on the other side of the law tonight. SCDC Police Services say they have charged 19 year old Zatwon Mason Jr. with trying to smuggle…
