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…
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…
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…
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…
Cayce Department of Public Safety is investigating an early morning shooting on Riverland Drive that left one man injured.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a deputy has tested positive for Covid-19. Sheriff Leon Lott says.
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 is hosting a curbside collection on April 20, to help families during the coronavirus pandemic.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- In a letter to Senate President Harvey Peeler and Speaker of the House Jay Lucas, Gov. Henry McMaster suggested waiting until June for the General Assembly to return as a safety…
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- You can help those on the front lines in the fight against the coronavirus. Lexington Medical Center is asking for donations of homemade cloth masks that would go to hospital employees working in non-clinical areas and not…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina continues to receive staggering amounts of initial claims for unemployment benefits in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, in the week of April 5th through April…
According to organizers the 52nd annual RBC Heritage presented by Boeing will be played June 18-21st at the Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head.
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Lee County on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ----The Comet is making more schedule changes. The Comet will transition from a Saturday level of service to a Sunday level of service with added on-demand service for areas not served on the Sunday routes. The changes…
(WOLO) - When Nate Snodgrass imagined his 9th birthday party, odds are he wasn't picturing a day spent in quarantine because of the coronavirus pandemic. Thanks to his…
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) --Alongside millions of Americans starting to receive economic relief checks this week, the federal government is set to help out another group: local colleges and universities. As…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- A 90-year-old retired nurse is still doing what she can to help during this pandemic. She and her daughter-in-law are cutting and sewing facemasks for health care…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Many of you may have received your stimulus check direct deposit today. if not, there is a way to track those checks from the federal government. The IRS website now allows you…
Washington, D.C., (WOLO)--In a statement released Wednesday, US senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) praised President Donald Trump's decision to pull US funding from the World Health Organization. The president announced the move…
