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.…
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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.
10-digit dialing to begin soon in Columbia and the Midlands
Starting in May, new phone customers in Sumter and other areas could begin receiving the new 839 area code depending on where they live.
SC Sen. Tim Scott wants to share your good news and highlight heroes
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott wants to partner with you to highlight good news during the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Sumter Police release sketch of Lewis Road fatal shooting suspect
Sumter Police Department have released a sketch of a suspect involved in a fatal shooting at Lewis Road on Wednesday.
Orangeburg deputies search for attempted burglary suspects
Orangeburg,SC ( WOLO)--- Orangeburg County investigators are hoping members of the public can help them get more information concerning an attempted burglary of a Cardova home from Monday. According to authorities, two people were caught on a home doorbell camera…
Gamecock DT Javon Kinlaw goes 14th overall in NFL Draft
Gamecocks senior defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 14th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night.
Gov. McMaster leads first meeting of "accelerateSC", aims to reopen economy soon
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) brought together several business, education, and community leaders in Columbia to discuss ways to revitalize the state’s economy. The group “accelerateSC” is focused on finding a quick…
DHEC: 10 new deaths, 161 additional cases of the Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Thursday, announced 161 new cases of the coronavirus and 10 additional deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of people confirmed to…
SC Air National Guard to perform hospital fly overs on 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…
Prospects ready for closeup on NFL draft night from home
Yetur Gross-Matos would have liked to have been in Las Vegas for the NFL draft on Thursday night, but the Penn State defensive lineman is OK with participating from home.
Assembly Street to remain closed through Friday for railroad repair
Norfolk Southern Railroad officials now say Assembly Street will remain closed through tomorrow as they repair the train tracks.
Three children found safe in S.C. after Virginia Amber Alert, parents in custody
South Carolina Highway Patrol says three kids who were the focus of an Amber Alert in Virginia, were found safe Wednesday.
One man killed after fatal shooting on Lewis Road in Sumter
Sumter Police Department say one man was killed outside his home on Lewis Road after a fatal shooting on Wednesday.
Seniors get bags of 'relief' to help them out during the pandemic
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- Richland County Coroner Gary Watts and Sheriff Leon Lott took to the street Wednesday to help seniors get some of the essential items they may need while they are…
Mayor Benjamin: "Data, not dates" will drive city's response to COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says now is not the time to slow down the city’s approach towards fighting the coronavirus. He says city staff is looking at new ways to prevent…
