Woman dies after fatal assault on Riley Street this month
Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal assault on Riley Street early this month.
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UofSC releases list of requirements for students, faculty, staff this Fall
University of South Carolina has released a list of requirements for students, faculty and staff this fall amid the pandemic.
Public health experts target early 2021 for when COVID-19 vaccines could be ready
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With the number of COVID-19 cases rising across the country, several companies are fast-tracking vaccines to be ready as soon as next year. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Director of the National…
More than 2 dozen State Fair events canceled
(ABC News) --- Summer is here, and the global coronavirus pandemic has changed, delayed or caused the cancelation of several events. Some organizations are even looking further ahead to make decisions about things scheduled in the fall of 2020. Like…
Process underway for official Black Lives Matter chapter in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The 'I Can't Breathe' SC group that organized the first protests in downtown Columbia following the death of George Floyd, is now transitioning to an official chapter of Black Lives…
Soda City Market to reopen with restrictions
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A popular event in downtown Columbia on Saturday mornings is set to return this weekend. On its Facebook page, organizers announced the Soda City Market will re-open on Main St. this Saturday. Thursday the market posted a lengthy…
NASCAR releases image of noose found in Bubba Wallace's garage, says concern was 'real'
NASCAR on Thursday completed its investigation into the garage pull rope formed as a noose that was found in Bubba Wallace's garage at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, with president Steve Phelps saying "our initial reaction was to protect our driver."
Pedestrian struck and killed while crossing Bush River Road
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle while crossing the road on Wednesday.
Governor's new "Palmetto Priority" program aims to highlight restaurants following guidelines
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --If you’re planning on going out to eat in the next few weeks, you might see a new sticker in the windows of some of your favorite restaurants. Gov. Henry McMaster…
Lane reversal simulation held today
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- State Emergency officials are working to ensure South Carolina is prepared should a major hurricane hit our Coast. Thursday June 25 The Department of Public…
Victim identified after vehicle overturned on Weston Road in Richland
Richland County Coroner's Office has identified a victim after a vehicle overturned on Wednesday at Weston Road and Clarkson Road.
RCSD looks to identify suspects in attempted burglary of liquor store
Richland Co., SC (WOLO)--- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them identify six men that are wanted in connection with an attempted burglary of an area liquor store. Deputies say, May 31, just before midnight…
Lexington Co. man charged with neglecting family member
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington Co. deputies say a man is in custody after they say they found one of his relatives lying in their Gaston home covered in waste. Investigators say Oliver Willard, 39,…
AG Wilson says mask ordinances not unconstitutional
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says it's not unconstitutional for city governments to require people to wear face coverings in public. Wilson says there is no state law preempting or prohibiting a city, which so far include…
Solicitor: No charges in CPD officer-involved shooting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A Columbia police officer will not face charges in the shooting death of a young black man in April. On Wednesday, Fifth Judicial Court Solicitor Byron Gipson said CPD officer…
Press conference on Columbia officer-involved shooting of Joshua Ruffin
Solicitor Byron Gipson will hold a press conference on the investigation of an officer-involved shooting death of a black teenager.
Person of interest sought for arson at a Russell Street home
Orangeburg County deputies are looking for a person of interest in a fire that damaged a manufactured home on Monday.
Columbia passes mask ordinance, takes effect Friday at 6 a.m.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Columbia is now the second city in the state requiring people to wear masks if they're out in public. Columbia City Council members voted during a specially called…
Governor McMaster on COVID-19: "It is still a time that we must be very, very careful"
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday Governor Henry McMaster addressed the Coronavirus in South Carolina. McMaster says the positive cases are increasing here in South Carolina, as well as across the Country. But the…
FBI says Bubba Wallace not victim of hate crime
The FBI has determined that NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace was not the victim of a hate crime and that a pull rope fashioned like a noose had been on a garage door at Talladega Superspeedway since as early as last fall, NASCAR said Tuesday.
DHEC: Coronavirus Hospitalizations at 824 with rising cases in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A growing number of people in South Carolina are in the hospital with coronavirus related illnesses. According to new numbers released today by DHEC, there are currently 824 hospital beds…
Voters at the polls for SC Runoff elections
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Voters in South Carolina are at the polls Tuesday for the 'Primary' Runoff elections. On the ballot- races that were too close to call following the June 9, 2020 Primary. 23 of…
Sumter Police looking for runaway teen who's with a wanted suspect
Sumter Police need your help to find a suspect with a runaway teen, who was last seen on May 5 leaving her home on Ginhouse Drive.
SC Senator pens open letter to Governor for not making masks mandatory
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina Senator Mia McLoud calls Governor Henry McMaster 'irresponsible' and 'reckless' to encourage residents to follow recommendations for 'good hygiene' in what she referred to as a mere 'pep talk' instead of responding to the…
McCoy unanimous pick to be South Carolina's new US attorney
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A former state lawmaker is now officially the top federal prosecutor in South Carolina. [FILE] (US Attorney SC/Twitter) Attorney General William Barr said that Peter McCoy had been sworn in on Monday…
