CPD Chief asks SLED to investigate officer-involved shooting
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…
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"It was a whirlwind": ABC Columbia reporter describes being quarantined, tested for COVID-19
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…
SC lawmakers get back to business on state budget
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 Sleep Number plant repairing N95 masks for local hospital use
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…
DHEC: 12 additional deaths related to coronavirus, 139 new cases in SC
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…
Local Church distributes masks to area Hospitals, departments in need
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…
City of Columbia enters into partnership to test First Responders, Frontline Staff for COVID-19
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…
SC Highway Patrol investigates a fatal motorcycle crash in Fairfield County
Highway Patrol says one person has died after a fatal motorcycle collision in Fairfield County. Troopers say it happened on Tuesday
Sumter and Cayce to start curfews tonight amid COVID-19 pandemic
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.
Dorn VA Medical Center host emergency blood drive
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.…
State COVID-19 Strike Team works to combat coronavirus fraud schemes
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…
DHEC: three additional deaths related to coronavirus, 187 new cases in SC
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…
SC mandatory 'Home or Work Order' to take effect today at 5:00pm
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 is taking more precautions to protect seniors during pandemic
Columbia Housing says it's taking more precautions to protect seniors at its facilities during the pandemic.
One dead after fatal collision on Stilton Road in Orangeburg
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person is dead after a fatal collision last week at Stilton Road near Nix Street.
Statewide Burning Ban Starts Today
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…
SC launches task force to keep eye on COVID-19 related schemes
Columbia,SC (WOLO) ---The U.S. Attorney’s office has established the South Carolina 'COVID-19 Strike Team'. The team will investigate coronavirus fraud schemes, hoarding, and price gouging. The team includes members of the U.S. Attorney’s…
Two arrested after bodies found in burning car
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. deputies say two men are charged with murder after two bodies were found inside a burning car. Investigators say Joshua Ellison and Willie Singleton were arrested last…
Local music school launches 'Cabin Fever Busters' to help students try something new
Irmo, S.C. (WOLO) --- Businesses across the country remain shut down because of COVID-19, and that includes music schools. But one local school is still teaching music virtually, and now offering even…
DHEC: four new deaths related to coronavirus, 183 new cases in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Monday, 183 new cases of the novel coronavirus , including four additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of…
SC Governor Henry McMaster issues mandatory 'Home or Work' order
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 home…
SC Governor Henry McMaster to hold coronavirus update at 4:00pm
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…
Fort Jackson is no longer allowing non essential, key personnel on post
Fort Jackson, SC (WOLO) --- As Fort Jackson fights a rise of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on their post, beginning to day, Monday April 6, 2020 officials are limiting access to the post. The new policy was put in place to…
Richland County Coroner identifies victim killed in shooting on Green Tree Dr.
Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting at Green Tree Drive on Sunday.
SC Governor's order on closure of more non essential businesses to take effect today
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster's Executive Order closing more non essential businesses will go into effect today at 5pm.
