Columbia, SC (WOLO)--- To wear or not to wear? In the City of Columbia soon that may no longer be a choice, but a requirement. City council members plan to discuss the possible introduce of an Emergency order making it…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Some lawmakers and groups are urging members of the General Assembly to vote on the removal of statues from the State House grounds and change the names of buildings on college…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Monday, the American Red Cross announced that all blood donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. “Every donation can help save up to three lives,” said Kristen Boyle,…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Tuesday Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and Deputy Columbia Police Chief Melron Kelly announced the arrest of two people for an assault during last month's protests that turned violent. Investigators say…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies spent more than 6 hours trying to negotiate the surrender of 21-year-old Tyreek Douglas who authorities say barricaded himself inside a home in…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- SNAP recipients in South Carolina will soon be able to purchase food on-line. Tuesday the USDA announced the more than 558,000 SNAP cardholders will be able use their cards to participate in grocery pick up programs. The…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Tuesday, announced 595 new cases of the coronavirus and 5 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)--You have a chance to get free COVID-19 testing today until 3pm in Lexington County. Lexington Medical Center and DHEC are hosting the free drive through June 16 until 3 p-m.…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking for a resource in the City of Columbia for Coronavirus information, you can check out the city's new webpage dedicated to information on COVID-19. According to city officials, they're launching the new 'microsite'…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia firefighters responded to a fire at the condemned Allen Benedict Court apartments Tuesday morning. Firefighters say when they arrived they found the complex's office building on fire. The flames were quickly brought under control and their were…
Lexington County deputies say a woman is charged with murder after stabbing her father earlier this month.
Tomorrow marks 5 years since the massacre at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. On June 17th, 2015, Dylan Roof entered the church..
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person died after a fatal collision on Monday on U.S. Highway 176 in Richland Co.
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- It’s been one year since Timothy Jones Jr. was given the death penalty for the murders of his five children, but Solicitor Rick Hubbard of the Eleventh…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Several faith leaders and politicians made their voices heard Monday to criticize the Richland County Board of Voter Registration and Elections for their handling of the June…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are headed to get gas this week, you'll notice prices are on the rise. According to Gas Buddy, prices in Columbia jumped 5.7 cents in the past week. Drivers…
WASHINGTON--Check your freezer. The U-S Department of Agriculture says about 40-thousand pounds of ground beef are being recalled due to E-coli concerns. PER THE USDA: Lakeside Refrigerated Services, a Swedesboro, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 42,922 pounds of ground beef…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Since the coronavirus pandemic began in mid-March, hundreds of thousands of South Carolinians have been out of work and filing for unemployment insurance. The weekly number of initial claims…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Monday, announced 582 new cases of the coronavirus and 2 additional deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of people confirmed…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Health Officials with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control are urging residents to wear masks and social distance, to help protect against rising cases…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- There are more ways for residents to get tested for Coronavirus. Benedict College and the City of Columbia are joining forces with Prisma Health for free Coronavirus testing. The free…
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision in Sumter that killed one person.Troopers say it happened Friday..
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- A peaceful protest was held in downtown Columbia Sunday. More than a thousand people hit the pavement, some with signs, others in t-shirts with their calls for a change…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is urging residents to take precautions against COVID-19. Per DHEC: How South Carolinians Can Stop the Spread Evidence is increasing about the high rates of infection in people…
Columbia,SC (WOLO)---- As of Saturday June 13, ( 3:30pm) the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), released the most recent cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. According to health officials, there have been 770 new reported cases…
