Orangeburg man arrested for hit and run after hitting 8 year-old child
Orangeburg Department of Public Safety says one man was arrested for a hit and run that injured an 8-year-old boy.
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Lexington deputies arrest woman for two separate crimes
Lexington County Sheriff's Department officials have arrested a woman in Gaston for two separate crimes last week.
Man arrested for violent attack at Richland Co. bar last month
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The suspect in an attack at a bar last month has been arrested. Monday, Warren James Bailey, 47, turned himself in. The…
SCDMV prepares to reopen to public by appointment only
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Starting Monday May 4th the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will reopen their 66 branches in order to serve customer more efficiently. However, customers will only be able…
Local pastor describes experience fighting and recovering from COVID-19
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Leading the congregation at Friendship Baptist Church in Hopkins, Pastor Charles Cureton says he always has to stay strong, even in times of adversity. However, just a few days…
New school to open for students with dyslexia in the Midlands
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Earlier this month, the Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence (PACE) Academy was approved by the Board of Trustees for the South Carolina Public Charter School District. PACE Academy will be…
Governor McMaster extends State of Emergency in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, on Monday, declared a new state of emergency. The new order basically extends the previous State of Emergency that was set to expire today, April 12, 2020.…
DHEC: 3 new deaths, 142 additional cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Monday, 142 new cases of the coronavirus COVID-19, and three additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to…
SC Air National Guard performing flyovers today to honor Healthcare workers
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Air National Guard will salute healthcare workers during flyovers across the state, Monday. According to officials, F-16s fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing…
Gov. McMaster expected to extend State of Emergency declaration on Monday
Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to extend South Carolina's current State of Emergency declaration on Monday, according to his office.
Victim id'd after fatal motorcycle crash on Broad Street in Sumter
The Sumter County Coroner identified the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash on Sunday, April 26th, 2020.Coroner Robert Baker says...
One killed in multiple vehicle collision on I-77 South in Fairfield
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person died in a fatal collision involving multiple vehicles on Saturday at I-77.
One woman injured after shooting on Aster Street in Richland
Richland County Sheriff's Department officials say one woman is injured after a shooting Sunday on Aster Street.
1.5 million surgical masks for Prisma Health arrive in Greenville from China
Greenville, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Sunday, Prisma Health received approximately 1.5 million surgical masks from China thanks to a collaboration with Boeing. The masks were shipped directly from China to Greenville, and South…
237 new cases of coronavirus and 8 more deaths in South Carolina
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 237 new cases and eight more deaths from COVID-19.…
Hitting the lake? SC DNR working to keep boaters safe under Governor's order
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --Headed on the water this weekend? It’s been a little over a week since Governor Henry McMaster reopened public boat ramps across the state. Officers with the South Carolina Department of…
DHEC: 180 new cases, 9 more deaths from COVID-19
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 180 new confirmed cases and nine new deaths due to COVID-19. This now brings the total number of…
Saluting Healthcare Workers: SC Air National Guard to perform flyovers Monday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for a flyover. F-16s fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing will salute the state’s medical professionals and first responders during a round-the-state flyover, Monday, April 27, say officials. According…
Kershaw Co. to have graduation ceremonies as scheduled amid pandemic
Kershaw Co.,SC (WOLO)--- In the age of social distancing some seniors are faced with reality that they may not be able to publicly celebrate the work they've put in after 13 years…
LCSD arrests 5 armed robbery, mob assault suspects for 2019 incident
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - Five armed robbery and mob assault suspects have been arrested in Lexington County for an incident that happened last year.…
SCDNR: Most boaters on Lake Murray following Governor's social distancing order
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --It’s been one week since Governor Henry McMaster reopened public boat ramps across the state. Officers with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) say most people out on the…
SC surpasses 5 thousand confirmed COVID-19 cases
Columbia,SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released their latest tally of coronavirus cases statewide. As of 5:30PM Friday April 24, DHEC reported 168 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and 8 additional…
Parade held for healthcare workers at Midlands Hospitals
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A parade of First Responders circled Prisma Health Richland and Baptist Friday, thanking hospital workers. First Responders from Richland County and the City of Columbia rolled through the streets and…
Protestors take to vehicles to urge Governor McMaster to reopen all of SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Friday afternoon a group of people gathered at the State House for a mobile protest against the Governor's stay-at-home order. Citizens with the group, “Drive to Thrive” say they were protesting Governor Henry…
Group to host mobile protest against SC's stay-at-home order at State House
A group of South Carolinians are planning to host a mobile protest against South Carolina's stay-at-home order today.
