Woman injured in shooting on Aspinwall Road in Columbia
Columbia Police Department says one woman is hurt after a shooting Monday night on the 500 block of Aspinwall Road.
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Gov. McMaster allows certain small retailers to open doors, but with certain restrictions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced the latest step towards reopening the South Carolina economy in response to the coronavirus pandemic. His newest executive orders allows public beach access, giving the…
Double shooting investigation: 2 women shot in lower Richland
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigation a double shooting Monday night. RCSD says they got a call around 8:40 to the 2500 block of South Partridge Circle. When they got there they found two women…
Shandon Baptist holds weekly 'curbside collections' to help local families
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Shandon Baptist Church has been helping families in Richland School Districts One and Two, by holding 'curbside collections' where people can drop off donations of food or items. On Monday,…
DHEC: 64 new cases, four additional deaths related to coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Monday, announced 64 new cases of the coronavirus and 4 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed…
Governor McMaster opens Public Beach Access, and certain Retail Businesses under new Executive Order
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…
Gov. McMaster to hold update on Coronavirus in 4pm media briefing to SC
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…
Kroger stores requiring employees to wear masks
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…
SC Dept of Corrections says one inmate has tested positive for Covid-19
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 arrest a man for a home break-in on Love Street
Sumter Police Department says they've arrested a man accused of a home break-in on Love Street over the weekend.
Report: McMaster plans to have retail stores reopen Tuesday
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…
Major street in SC's capital closed to fix railroad crossing
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…
1 more death, 136 additional cases of COVID-19 in S.C.
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…
Line of Strong Storms Will Blow Through Early Monday Morning
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,…
DHEC offers online resources for updates on coronavirus in SC
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…
Vista Guild unveils public art piece 'Green Eyes'
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…
Business owners, leaders react to Gov. McMaster's hope for businesses reopening in May
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…
Midlands to welcome first school for children with dyslexia
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…
DHEC updates new cases of COVID 19, deaths
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…
Benedict College to use half of $4 million received through CARES Act on technological upgrades
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…
City of Columbia holds "First Responders Salute"
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…
DHEC names new director of public health
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…
Governor McMaster's Executive order reopens Public boat landings, ramps Friday at Noon
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…
One man hurt in early morning shooting on Riverland Drive
Cayce Department of Public Safety is investigating an early morning shooting on Riverland Drive that left one man injured.
