Man accused of a fatal shooting on King Street arrested
Columbia Police Department officials have arrested a man accused of a fatal shooting at King Street on Friday.
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Application process for two new CARES act grant programs underway
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Friday, Gov. Henry McMaster released details about two new South Carolina CARES act grant programs that will specifically go towards helping small and minority businesses throughout the state. Both programs are designed to give reimbursements to…
Columbia Mayor and local law enforcement to speak on voter safety Monday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and local law enforcement are planning for the 2020 Election. Monday afternoon Mayor Benjamin, along with Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, Columbia Police Chief William…
South Carolina State Fair Drive through kicks off this week
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's time for you to grab your favorite 'fair' delights. The South Carolina State Fair is ready for this year's Drive-Thru South Carolina State Fair. The free event is happening Tuesday,…
Governor McMaster signs new Firefighter healthcare Bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- After serving their communities in times of crisis, firefighters have one more team in their corner: the state of South Carolina. Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) has signed a bill that…
DHEC: 722 new cases of Coronavirus and 12 additional deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Sunday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 722 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 and 12 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 157,394 and confirmed…
House fire in Lexington County damages home
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- An Early Sunday morning house fire caused 50% damage to a Bogator Road home, say officials. According to officials, no injuries were reported and no one was home at time of fire. An Investigation is underway. [caption…
Prisma Health giving free flu shots at drive through sites
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prisma Health is helping in the fight against the flu. The hospital system is administering free flu shots in Richland, Lexington, Fairfield, Kershaw and Sumter counties. The flu shot is available for anyone six months and older.…
Nix picks cost No. 15 Auburn in 30-22 loss to South Carolina
Kevin Harris ran for two touchdowns and South Carolina turned three interceptions thrown by Bo Nix into points to defeat No. 15 Auburn for the first time in 87 years with a 30-22 victory on Saturday.
Lawrence throws 5 TDs, No. 1 Clemson rolls past Georgia Tech
Trevor Lawrence brushed off the first interception he has thrown this season and passed for a career-high 404 yards and five touchdowns as No. 1 Clemson overwhelmed Georgia Tech 73-7 on Saturday.
DHEC: 810 new cases of Coronavirus and 22 additional deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 810 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus COVID-19, and 22 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 156,655 and…
Prisma offers free flu shots today
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- -Prisma Health is offering free flu shots today, Saturday October 17. You can go to one of two locations in the area to get vaccinated. Prisma is hosting one event at Saint Andrews Middle School and…
Gamecocks’ improving offense set for test vs No. 15 Auburn
South Carolina quarterback Collin Hill sees his offense getting better. Hill and the Gamecocks will get the chance to show how improved they are against No. 15 Auburn.
No. 1 Clemson provides measuring stick for rebuilding Tech
Georgia Tech couldn’t ask for a better opportunity to show how far the program has come in coach Geoff Collins’ second season.
Two new grant programs to assist small, minority businesses
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Friday, Gov. Henry McMaster released details about two new South Carolina CARES act grant programs that will specifically go towards helping small and minority business throughout the state.Both programs are designed to give reimbursements to small…
SLED arrests officer accused of misconduct in office
Columbia,SC (WOLO) ---- The South Carolina Department of Law Enforcement Division (SLED), arrested a former officer who worked for the Bennettsville Police Department Friday. According to arrest warrants obtained by ABC Columbia News, 29 year old James Rondell Williams is…
Lexington police to begin school zone campaign
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- The Lexington Police Department is hoping they can get you to take the pedal off the metal by kicking off their school zone enforcement campaign. Lexington, SC…
Columbia Fire station 9 gets brand new ladder truck
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Some Columbia firefighters have a sweet new ride. Friday afternoon the firefighters at station nine on Devine Street held a push-in ceremony for their brand new ladder truck.…
DHEC announces 897 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Friday The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) releases their latest COVID-19 numbers for the state. To date, health officials say they have 897 new cases of coronavirus, while 5 additional South Carolinians have lost…
Prisma Health using innovative new device aimed at improving accuracy of breast cancer surgery
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Prisma Health is adding a new tool to its arsenal to help thousands of women win their battle against breast cancer. Through a small device inserted in the breast,…
DHEC submits vaccine plan, releases updated COVID numbers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Friday, DHEC submitted its COVID-19 vaccine plan to the federal government. Officials say the goal is the equitable distribution of the vaccine across the state, based on the most current federal guidance and…
Serve and Connect expands 'Compass Program' to bridge police, community gap
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- the community organization 'serve and connect' is expanding their 'compass program' starting in the north Columbia neighborhood. The goal of the initiative is to help break barriers that…
CDC Director meets with state public health leaders in Columbia, encourages wearing face masks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The head of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) was in Columbia Thursday afternoon to learn more about South Carolina’s COVID-19 response. Dr. Robert Redfield spoke with a panel…
New office building coming to the Bull Street District
Work has begun on an office space unlike any other coming to the Bull Street District.
Be Pro Be Proud visits Swansea High School to educate students on trade professions
Students in Swansea had the opportunity to get some hands on job experience this morning when the Be Pro Be Proud truck stopped by Swansea High School.
