In person court to resume this month
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Six months after shutting down the state's court system in an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, South Carolina's top jurist now says courts may resume in-person…
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Columbia extends mask ordinance
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Tuesday afternoon Columbia City Council extended the city's mask ordinance. The previous emergency ordinance was set to expire on october fourth but will now last for another 61 days. The council also agreed to further suspend the normal…
Volunteers from SC helping with hurricane, wildfire response
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--As is usually the case when disaster strikes, volunteers from the South Carolina Red Cross are there to help. According to the Red Cross there are currently 36 volunteers from the…
Columbia police investigating two overnight shootings
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police are investigating two shootings which they say happened overnight at Edgewood Avenue and McAlister Street. Officials say both shootings occurred around 4:30 a.m. Columbia Police say they responded to…
Drive-thru job fair coming to Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- SC Works Midlands and the State Department of Social Services are joining forces to host a drive-thru job fair on September 16. Job seekers can head to Harvest Hope Food…
City of Columbia hosting school supply drive
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Economic Development is partnering with Black Public Relations Society and local businesses to host a school supply drive. The group is asking for donations such as computer supplies and colored…
Gov. McMaster signs bill to aid the deaf
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill which helps people who are deaf or hard of hearing when they are pulled over by the police. The bill allows the DMV to make…
City of Columbia offering free coronavirus testing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia is partnering with DHEC and Prisma Health to provide free COVID-19 testing. A mobile testing site has been set up at 2204 Lee Street. Testing is…
Dozens gather outside State House calling on South Carolina to "open up" in spite of COVID-19 concerns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Some South Carolinians are getting frustrated by the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, leading for some to call for change. The United Patriot Alliance spearheaded a gathering Tuesday morning, which gave…
New transitional home opened in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Family Promise and Clayton Homes cut the ribbon on a new transitional home for homeless families in Columbia on Tuesday. The transitional home offers structure, support and training to help families…
USDA Undersecretary visits Harvest Hope
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --- USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach visited Harvest Hope food bank on Tuesday. Harvest Hope is a part of the USDA's Farmers to Families Food Box…
SCDOT seeking public input on safety improvements on US 176
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is hosting an online meeting where the public can comment on proposed improvements to US 176 from St. Andrews Road to Atlantic Drive in Columbia. Public comments will be accepted…
DHEC: 701 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 22 additional deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Tuesday 701 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 22 additional confirmed deaths. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 130,917 and confirmed…
Southern Campaign of the American Revolution increasing visitor access
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution announced they will be adding to visitor access at Ninety Six National Historic Site, Cowpens Historical Battlefield and Kings Mountain National Military Park. The increased access will go into effect…
Lexington-Richland 5 parents hold march for five day in-person classes
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A group of Lexington-Richland School District 5 parents from the group "5 days f2f" held a march outside the school board meting at Irmo High School Monday evening to say…
Reopen SC Rally at State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Protesters gathered at the South Carolina State House Tuesday for a "Re-Open SC rally". Many on hand were holding up signs that said 'un mask now' or 'reopen the state'.…
Suspect arrested by Sumter County Sherrif on robbery charge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Sumter County Sherrif's Office says they arrested 18-year-old De’Quandre Perry on Septermber 9 on the charge of strong arm robbery. According to the warrant, Perry is charged with taking a cell phone valued at over $800…
Prisma Health launches campaign for affordable flu vaccines
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prisma Health has launched a system-wide campaign to provide reduced-cost flu vaccines in 11 counties throughout the Midlands and Upstate. This campaign is being offered through Prisma's physicians offices, hospitals, medical clinics, community outreach and business…
#LoveColumbia Photo Challenge looking for your favorite City photos
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia wants to know what your favorite place in the city is with a photo challenge. Now through September 30,2020 you can submit a photo of your favorite spot…
Three hurt in two overnight shootings on Edgewood Avenue and McAlister Street
Columbia Police say three people were hurt in two overnight shootings on Edgewood Avenue and McAlister Street.
$25 thousand dollar reward is still being offered in 8 year old hit and run case
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Eight years ago this week, Columbia Police say a woman's life was changed forever when she was struck by a car during a hit and run. Investigators say Lindsay Bires, a…
Chadwick Boseman buried near South Carolina hometown
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Records show that Chadwick Boseman was buried in his home state of South Carolina six days after he died at his home in Los Angeles. A death certificate obtained Monday by The Associated Press says the…
Richland Co. Councilwoman to host free mask distribution
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) -- Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson is hosting a drive through style free COVID-19 mask giveaway to continue to the county's efforts to reduce the spread of the virus. This event is being held at the…
RCSD investigates series of weekend shootings just hours apart
Richland Co.,SC , (WOLO)--- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has had a busy weekend investigating multiple shootings over the weekend and is now looking for information to determine if they are or or not related. According to deputies, Sunday September…
Camp for kids with cancer goes virtual due to COVID-19
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Thousands of teenagers and children in the United States will be diagnosed with some form of cancer this year. One way for those…
