DHEC director resigns
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The man at the helm of the state health agency is resigning in the middle of a pandemic. This is breaking news and we will continue to follow developments. Director Rick Toomey's…
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Red Cross volunteers sewing face masks to help veterans and their families
Red Cross volunteers across the state are working to sew face masks for veterans and their families, to protect them from COVID-19.
UofSC announces face covering policy ahead of students' return to campus
Starting June 1st, anyone on the University of South Carolina's campus will be required to wear a mask whenever social distancing is difficult or risk of infection is high.
SC Lottery to offer drive through claims drop-off
Starting Monday June 1st, the SC Education Lottery will offer a drive-through option for people to drop off claims and have their winnings mailed to them.
SCDNR K9 officer passes away
The SC Department of Natural Resources has lost one of its own.
DHEC: 20 additional deaths, 207 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Wednesday, announced 207 new cases of coronavirus and 20 additional deaths.
Lexington Medical Center and DHEC to host Free COVID-19 testing June 2
A midlands hospital is giving residents the chance to get tested for Coronavirus, for free.
SC School Board meets to discuss future of SC Schools and classrooms
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina School Boards Association held a meeting Wednesday to discuss results of a survey of local school board members across the state. The survey was meant to get insight…
Looking for free COVID-19 testing? Prisma Health hosts community testing sites
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking for free coronavirus testing, you can check out one of Prisma Health's COVID-19 community testing sites this week. Prisma Health officials say the community testing is done in partnership with DHEC. PER…
Richland County Coroner identifies driver in fatal Leesburg Road collision
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a two vehicle fatal collision in Columbia on Sunday, May 24th, 2020.
Three arrested for impersonating officers to enter home on Fairview Road
Lexington County deputies have arrested and charged three people for impersonating officers and entering a home last month.
Victim dies in fatal shooting on Longcreek Drive in Richland County
Richland County Sheriff's Department officials say a victim has died from a shooting on Longcreek Drive Tuesday.
Orangeburg Co. warns of jury duty scam
Orangeburg,SC (WOLO)--- The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is warning people about a jury scam officials say is trying to dupe you out of money. According to deputies, the scammers are using the real names of law enforcement officers, and even…
Richland County to combine nearly 70 polling locations ahead of June 9 primary
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --If you plan on voting in the South Carolina primaries in Richland County, you might be heading to a new polling place. Terry Graham, the Interim Director of the…
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,…
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…
