COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Friday morning, the Columbia Urban League announced the first ever Black Voter Day. The organization says the purpose of this day is to help black citizens against voter suppression and…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson was at the old Walmart neighborhood market on Broad River road handing out masks and book bags. Dickerson says it is her responsibility to help keep…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- We can all help to prevent suicide. This month helps raise awareness over that, as September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It's especially important for veterans, as they're at…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina republicans are calling on Senate candidate Jaime Harrison to release two of his staffers after their past controversial tweets resurfaced. The tweets, attributed to Bre Maxwell and Guy King,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The University of South Carolina has released its latest COVID-19 numbers, as of September 17. According to the UofSC coronavirus dashboard, there are 170 current active cases on campus, 164 of which are students. 1,468 tests have…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released its latest coronavirus data. DHEC reports 766 new confirmed cases and 21 confirmed deaths, bringing the total to 133,310 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 3,010 deaths. 6,324…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they arrested three more individuals who participated in the riots on the weekend of May 30. Authorities say they arrested Nicholas Fleming on September 1 on charges of assault and battery…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Beginning Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the Office of the Governor, the City of Columbia and the University of South Carolina are all teaming up…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Aiken Department of Public Safety is asking for the public's help locating two missing boys. Authorities say 9-year-old Matthew Kinman and 7-year-old Jerry Kinman were taken from their…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Friday morning, the South Carolina Supreme Court began hearing opening arguments in a lawsuit against Governor Henry McMaster's decision to use CARES Act funds on private school vouchers. In July,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Officials from Fort Jackson say they are partnering with the Medical University of South Carolina to offer free coronavirus testing for individuals with authorized post access. The testing will be available September 22 and 24 from 9…
Columbia Police say they have arrested two teenage males after an overnight shooting at the Granby Mills Apartment complex.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Columbia Urban League’s Young Professionals will be teaming up with BET along with the National Urban League as well as other civil rights organizations to plan to…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The chairman of the House committee that writes South Carolina's budget says he also wants a small raise for teachers and a $1,000 COVID-19 hazard pay bonus for lower…
EDGEFIELD, S.C. (AP) - A 30-year prison sentence has been given to a Florida woman who killed her 6-month-old son in South Carolina because she was angry when the child's father wouldn't…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, 4.283 people filed for unemployment last week. This number is down 830 people from the previous week. Beginning next week, DEW will…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- On Thursday, D-HEC, Governor Henry McMaster, the City of Columbia, and the University of South Carolina announced the launch of an expansive multi-day testing initiative. The free testing…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- With heavy downpours hitting the state of South Carolina Thursday morning, Columbia's streets are feeling the impact. Tim Scott spoke with authorities about how you can stay safe.
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --The Lexington Sheriff's Department has arrested 33 year old William House accused of murdering a man during an argument last month. According to deputies, House was involved in…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released its updated coronavirus numbers. DHEC reports 740 new cases of COVID-19 and 27 new confirmed deaths. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 132,565 with…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Thursday morning, severe rains pounded the Midlands. Downed trees took out power lines, leaving thousands without power. Maria Szatkowski provides you with updates on outdoor conditions in the Midlands.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- According to officials from the City of West Columbia, the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater is temporarily closed due to flooding. Updates can be found at westcolumbiasc.gov.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating the shooting of a 12-year-old. Deputies say they were called to the 200 block of Lewis Scott Ct. at approximately 2:40 p.m. in response to a shooting. Officials…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- One of the lingering reminders of the historic flood of 2015 may finally be repaired. Today, the City of Columbia announced it has come to a fundamental agreement with Federal Emergency Management Association on the scope of…
Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson has been named the 2020 WNBA Most Valuable Player, the WNBA announced today.
