Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- With numbers of people in South Carolina continuing to battle infections of coronavirus (COVID-19), and deaths rising daily, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says the citywide curfew that was…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --With more families staying at home, one issue local law enforcement has been dealing with more often has been disputes between couples. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they have…
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley believes her top-ranked Gamecocks are the women’s basketball national champions, even without an NCAA Tournament trophy to put in their display case due to the pandemic-shortened season.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Despite the pandemic, the opioid crisis is still going on. People battling a substance use disorder still need to receive treatment and recovery services. “We have a lot going on right…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The Richland County Coroner has identified a teenager killed in an officer-involved shooting in Columbia Wednesday night. It happened shortly before 6:00 p.m. near the 4800 block of Monticello Road. According to the Richland County Coroner,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Thursday, announced 241 new cases of the coronavirus in South Carolina. DHEC also announced four additional deaths related to COVID-19. According to DHEC,…
Today, April 9th, 2020, Mayor Butler has declared a state of emergency for the City of Orangeburg. This means that in order to preserve health
Columbia Police say bond was denied for a suspect in a recent shooting. Investigators say 21 year old, Saequez Morris, is charged
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person died after a fatal crash on I-95 south on Wednesday in Clarendon County.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook says he has asked sled to investigate a shooting involving one of his officers. Police say around 6pm Wednesday evening…
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) --Thousands of people have been tested for the coronavirus across South Carolina. According to South Carolina's Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), 24,634 have been tested across…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- South Carolina lawmakers returned to the state house Wednesday. They were called back by the Governor to work on the state budget amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Some Democrats…
Irmo, S.C. (WOLO) --- Sleep Number's manufacturing plant in Irmo is joining the fight against COVID-19, and doing what they can to help health care workers. “Think outside the box. This is what we did here, just heard about a…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Wednesday, announced 12 additional deaths related to Coronavirus. DHEC also announced 139 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of people…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Area churches are joining the effort to help the health care workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak. Among those, GraceLife Church on Clemson Road. The church distributed surgical and…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--First Responders in Columbia will soon have access to coronavirus testing. This week the City of Columbia says it has ratified a contract with Precision Genetics to begin immediate COVID-19 testing for…
Highway Patrol says one person has died after a fatal motorcycle collision in Fairfield County. Troopers say it happened on Tuesday
Sumter and Cayce city officials say they will start curfews tonight, that go from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- As blood drives across the nation have been cancelled due to concerns of further spreading the coronavirus, health officials here in Columbia stepped up to do their part.…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Monday, the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina announced a Strike Team to combat COVID-19 fraud schemes. Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies are…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Tuesday, announced 187 new cases of the coronavirus, including three additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued a mandatory 'Home or Work' order. The order will take effect Tuesday, April 6 at 5pm. McMaster says everyone under this order should stay…
Columbia Housing says it's taking more precautions to protect seniors at its facilities during the pandemic.
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person is dead after a fatal collision last week at Stilton Road near Nix Street.
The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a statewide burning ban starting on Tuesday April 7. The ban is in place because smoke can make the symptoms of COVID-19 worse, in some cases much worse. Here's a link to the…
