UPDATE: Woman, 50, reported missing in Kershaw County found safe
Kershaw County deputies say they're looking for a missing woman, Pamela Ann Anderson, 50, who was last seen on Sunday.
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Motorcyclist killed after crash on I-20 west in Lexington County
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist was killed after a crash on I-20 west at mile marker 53 on Sunday.
Sumter School District modifies meal distribution during COVID-19 pandemic
Sumter School District officials say they're modifying their meal distribution schedule with new locations starting today.
Columbia remembers Samantha Josephson one year later
Sunday marked one year since Samantha Josephson was kidnapped and killed after getting into a vehicle she thought was her Uber
Trident Medical says thank you for restaurant donations
CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — Restaurants and other businesses have been donating anything they can to the healthcare workers on the front lines of COVID-19. Now, Trident Medical Center and other hospitals, doctors and clinicians want to thanks for…
SC's typical June primary not certain with coronavirus
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — As the coronavirus has caused massive changes to life in South Carolina, one thing is proceeding as scheduled — the deadline for political candidates to be on the ballot for the 2020 primaries and November election.…
Two SC prison employees but no inmates test positive for virus
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina state prison officials say two employees have tested positive for the coronavirus in South Carolina, but no inmates have been confirmed with the illness. The employees…
SCDHEC announces 113 new cases of Coronavirus, 1 new death
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)— The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced one additional death related to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus and 113 new cases on Sunday. This brings the state’s total number of deaths to 16. The…
All SC State Parks closed through April 30
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- All of South Carolina's State Parks are now closed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. According to officials, state parks will be closed from March 28- April 30, 2020. However, any visitors who are currently at…
Columbia Mayor releases statement on enforcement of 'stay home' ordinance
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says the city's 'Stay Home' ordinance will be enforced. Saturday, just before the ordinance set to take effect, the Mayor released the following statement: "The Emergency Stay Home/Stay Safe Order for the City…
South Carolina: Order to protect 1st responders in outbreak
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina's governor is aiming to protect first responders during the new coronavirus outbreak, ordering that anyone calling 911 be asked if anyone near them is symptomatic for COVID-19. Gov. Henry McMaster required in an executive…
Richland Co. deputies investigating fatal shooting, break-in attempt
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO) --- Richland Co. deputies are investigating a fatal shooting after an attempted break-in at a home on the 500 block of Great North Road. On Saturday, officials were called to the…
2 Gaston teens charged in Friday night fatal shooting
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) --- Two teens from Gaston are now in custody and charged in connection to a fatal shooting Friday night. According to a press release sent by the Lexington Co.…
S.C. cities defy state on restrictions as virus cases rise
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) --- Leaders of several South Carolina cities on Saturday said they were defying Gov. Henry McMaster's opposition to stay-at-home orders and Attorney General Alan Wilson's opinion that only McMaster can issue such measures. The moves came as…
2 more COVID-19 deaths announced in SC, brings state's total to 15
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is announcing two more deaths due to COVID-19. Both were elderly patients with underlying health conditions. One was a resident of Richland County, the other was…
City of Columbia 'stay home' ordinance now in effect
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Starting Sunday Columbia residents are being asked to 'stay home and stay safe'. Thursday the Columbia City Council passed the stay home, stay safe ordinance. According to the measure, effective 12:01 a.m.…
SC Department of Health offers resources online for Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking for a resource 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 for COVID-19. Below…
SCDC correctional officer tests positive for COVID-19
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A correctional officer at Broad River Correctional Institution has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to SCDC. Friday night, the Department of Corrections released a statement saying this is the first SCDC employee who has tested…
Planting seeds of hope during the coronoavirus outbreak
Columbia,SC (WOLO) -- Planting seeds for a better future. Friday morning Mayor Steve Benjamin and other city leaders planted wildflower seeds at the intersection of Main Street and Elmwood Avenue. City leaders say when…
Third suspect arrested for murder in deadly "ambush robbery" of teenager
UPDATE: HOLLY HILL, SC (WOLO) - Cheron Williams, 21, became the third person charged with murder on Friday in connection with the death of an 18-year-old Holly Hill man. ______________ ORIGINAL STORY: HOLLY HILL, SC (WOLO) - Two men have…
DHEC: four more deaths in SC, 86 additional cases of coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Friday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced four additional deaths related to coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the state’s total number of deaths to 13. DHEC also announced it…
SC Governor ordering visitors from designated COVID-19 hot spots to quarantine when entering SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Friday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced an Executive Order: "I have ordered that all visitors coming to South Carolina from the COVID-19 hotspots of New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, or…
SC DMV: REAL ID deadline extended amid coronavirus pandemic
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you have not yet applied for the REAL ID, you now have more time. The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles announced that the Department of Homeland Security would extend the enforcement date of the Federal REAL…
Lexington School District Two's free food pickup schedule
Lexington School District Two is adjusting its free breakfast/lunch pickups and bus deliveries on Monday, March 30.
Columbia's garbage collectors release new rules during the pandemic
The City of Columbia's garbage collectors have released new rules for taking out trash during the outbreak.
