Lexington man accused of operating chop shop arrested
Lexington County Sheriff's Department has arrested a man accused of operating a chop shop near Pelion on Monday.
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Columbia Housing helps residents with COVID-19 related income loss
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --Columbia Housing is taking steps to help its residents who have lost jobs or income due to the spread of COVID-19. According to a spokesperson for the agency, if…
Prisma Health suspends COVID-19 related patient payments
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Prisma Health announces changes to statements and billing during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Prisma Health officials have suspended all COVID-19 related patient payments. A spokesperson…
How long can coronavirus last on various surfaces?
(CNN) - By now you know the coronavirus can survive on surfaces, but do you know for how long? The video above sheds light on that very question.
The US now has more cases of coronavirus than any country in the world
(CNN) - The United States now has the most coronavirus cases of any country in the world with more than 82,000 cases.…
Columbia Housing set to temporarily close at end of month
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Columbia Housing tells ABC Columbia News they will temporarily close their doors to act in with the City of Columbia’s 'Stay at Home' order put in place Thursday March…
2 arrested in deadly shooting after "ambush robbery" in Orangeburg County
HOLLY HILL, SC (WOLO) - Two men have been arrested for a deadly shooting that happened just outside of Holly Hill Monday morning. Raynard Gardner, Jr., 21, and Daniel Bell, 24, both of Holly Hill, face a murder charge…
City of Columbia passes 'Stay Home, Stay Safe Ordinance'
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.…
Joann Fabrics working to combat mask shortage with 'mask kits'
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Joann Fabrics nationwide are helping to fight the mask shortage for health care workers with a take-home mask kit. “Thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my…
DHEC announces two more deaths related to COVID-19, 32 additional cases
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Thursday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced two additional deaths related to coronavirus. DHEC say this brings the state’s total number of deaths to nine. DHEC…
SC Governor Henry McMaster: I have great faith in the people of our state
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Thursday South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster addressed the state with a Coronavirus update. McMaster says at this time, there is no 'shelter in place'. The Governor went on to say, if…
City of Columbia closing parks until further notice
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Parks in the City of Columbia will be closed until further notice. On Thursday the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department announced they will close park facilities until further notice to protect citizens and minimize opportunities…
Sumter Co. Coroner's Office rules deaths of two bodies found a homicide
Sumter County Coroner's Office say they are investigating a homicide after two bodies were found in a burned vehicle on Monday
Local pizza company donates pies to provide student meals
Columbia,SC (WOLO) --- As school districts across the midlands look to keep providing students with meals... Lexington Richland District Five got a little extra help from one pizza distributor. Smart Mouth Pizza served…
Prisma Health experts develop prototype for ventilators to treat 4 patients at once
(WOLO) - A ventilator prototype has been developed by Prisma Health experts that could give hospitals the ability to treat more COVID-19 patients…
Conagree Elementary teachers connect from safe distance during parade
SOUTH CONGAREE (WOLO)- Dozens of teachers and staff from Congaree Elementary lined the streets of their students for a teacher parade. "All of us really miss our kids, and we love them," Victoria…
Local company selling 'Palmetto Strong' shirts to help nurses fighting COVID-19
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- A local business is doing what it can to help nurses fighting coronavirus, by selling t-shirts and donating a portion of the proceeds. Palmetto Shirt Company, of Columbia, is selling…
DHEC: SC has 82 additional cases of Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced it is investigating 82 additional cases of coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the total number statewide to 424 cases in 39…
SC Governor requests out of state visitors to self quarantine upon arrival
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Wednesday afternoon South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster sent out a tweet requesting out of state visitors, who are here two or more nights, to self quarantine upon arrival. Here is the…
Riverbanks Zoo to remain closed to the public through April 30
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Riverbanks Zoo and Garden announced Tuesday, that it will remain closed to the public through April 30. Zoo officials say they are following guidelines from state and federal leaders to encourage…
Trash collection changes in Richland County during COVID-19 outbreak
Richland County officials have announced changes to trash collection during the COVID-19 outbreak in South Carolina.
SCDMV branches modify days of operation
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) remains open, but the agency is adjusting hours of operation at select branches
Man arrested for home invasion at Beltline Boulevard
Richland County deputies say they have arrested a man wanted for a home invasion at Beltline Boulevard earlier this month.
7th COVID-19 related death announced in South Carolina
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has announced two additional deaths in South Carolina bringing the total number of deaths statewide to 7.…
Local teen's 'Adios Corona' song gives people something to smile about
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- A Midlands teen has written and performed a song that captures a feeling we all probably have: coronavirus, you're not wanted here. It's a performance that's gone…
