COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Monday, under a new executive order, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced that local officials have the authority to restrict access to beaches, as they see fit. But he is opening…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, along with state public health officials, will hold a media briefing Monday at 4:00 pm. McMaster says the briefing will be to update the public on the state’s response to the 2019…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Employees at Kroger stores in South Carolina will now be wearing masks. In a release, the Kroger Atlanta Division, says it is adding the new safety measures to help protect associates, including mandatory facial mask requirements. The…
The Kirkland Reception and Evaluation Center says one inmate has tested positive for Covid-19. The 69-year-old inmate is now hospitalized
Sumter Police Department says they've arrested a man accused of a home break-in on Love Street over the weekend.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The Post and Courier says that South Carolina retail stores and public beach access points will be allowed to reopen on Tuesday. Gov. Henry McMaster's chief of staff told the newspaper that the governor will issue…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A major street in South Carolina's capital will be closed this week as crews do maintenance and repairs to a railroad crossing. Norfolk Southern says Assembly Street in Columbia south of the Statehouse will be closed…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Sunday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 136 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death. This now brings the state's total confirmed to…
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)-- A line of very strong storms will blow through early on Monday morning. The best estimate on timing is between 4AM and 10AM. The threat of tornadoes is not as high as it was last week,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking for local updates from health officials on the Coronavirus and updates on state cases, you can check out The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control website. The site is a resource…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Friday the Congaree Vista Guild and Lewis and Clark unveiled the Vista’s newest public art piece ‘Green Eyes’. The sculpture was due to be unveiled by Clark Ellefson of Lewis…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) says he’s hopeful businesses can start opening again in May and that the economy will thrive by the end of June. However, some…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The midlands’ is getting ready to welcome the first school ofnits kind. A brand new, tuition free school set to open next year will give support for students who suffer from laguage based reading because dyslexia…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- DHEC announced 163 new coronavirus cases Friday and seven additional deaths. According to the agency that brings the total number of confirmed cases in South Carolina to 4,086 and the death toll…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Benedict College is one of several colleges and universities set to receive a helping hand from the federal government. Through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Benedict College received…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--This morning several agencies banded together to say thank you to the city's 911 team. Representatives from city government, the Columbia Police Department, Columbia Fire Department, Richland Co. Sheriff's Department, and…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Friday the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Dr. Joan Duwve as the agency's new Director of Public Health. According to DHEC, Dr. Duwve ha more than 20…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster’s Executive Order reopening public boat landings and ramps takes effect Friday at Noon. McMaster made the announcement during his state Coronavirus briefing Thursday. He said it’s a small step in the right direction to…
Cayce Department of Public Safety is investigating an early morning shooting on Riverland Drive that left one man injured.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a deputy has tested positive for Covid-19. Sheriff Leon Lott says.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Thousands of meals are on their way to South Carolina's seniors. This morning the South Carolina Association of Council on Aging directors received a shipment of 33 thousand non-perishable; pre-packaged…
Shandon Baptist Church is hosting a curbside collection on April 20, to help families during the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) said in his latest coronavirus news briefing that there is "no reason" to reschedule the state's primary election on June 9 due…
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC (WOLO) - Students in Lexington County School District 3 could soon have meals mailed to them. It's part of the Meals-To-You Program which the district had applied and been accepted to. The program provides shelf-stable, kid-friendly breakfasts and…
