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.
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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.
Richland County deputy tests positive for Covid-19
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a deputy has tested positive for Covid-19. Sheriff Leon Lott says.
Thousands of meals go out to feed SC seniors in need during outbreak
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 to host curbside collection amid COVID-19 pandemic
Shandon Baptist Church is hosting a curbside collection on April 20, to help families during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. McMaster: "No reason" to delay South Carolina state primary in June
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…
Lexington 3 to start mailing meals to students through free or reduced lunch program
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…
Prisma Health to test blood plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients on those hospitalized with virus
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Prisma Health is joining the national investigation that's testing a possible treatment for patients severely suffering from COVID-19. As part of the test, the health facility will take blood…
Governor McMaster issues executive order reopening public boat ramps
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Governor Henry McMaster has issued an executive order Thursday, reopening public boat ramps around the state. The order goes into effect Friday at noon. McMaster made the announcement during his news briefing Thursday reiterating the President…
Treating physical therapy patients continues through Telehealth
Blythewood, S.C. (WOLO) --- As the pandemic continues and people remain under quarantine, many health care facilities are transitioning to telehealth options. That includes physical therapy clinics. Despite COVID-19, people still get hurt and…
DHEC announces additional cases of COVID 19, deaths
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Thursday DHEC announced 276 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the state's total number of cases to 3,931. DHEC officials say there were also two additional deaths. That brings the state's death toll from…
