Sumter deputies searching for runaway teen
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Sumter deputies are searching for a runaway teenager. Investigators say Ja'Shawn Wilson, 15, was last seen May 11th leaving his home on North Wise Dr. Deputies say Wilson…
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Superintendent Spearman to lead 'accelerateED' meeting Thursday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina schools will be at the forefront of an 'accelerateED' meeting on Thursday. SC Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman will lead the third full meeting of AccelerateED, Thursday, May 14 at 1:00 p.m. According to the…
Richland County to begin spraying for mosquitoes
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It is time for mosquito spraying in the Midlands. Richland County officials say Vector Control has begun its annual campaign to control mosquitoes in and around the County. According to…
SCDMV returns to full-time weekday hours of operation
Starting Wednesday, May 13, 2020, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) will return to operating five days a week..
Congress urged to enact measures to avoid COVID-19 related lawsuits
Columbia, SC (WOLO) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined 21 other states trying to get Congress to approve specific liability protections to help eliminate the threat of COVID-19 related lawsuits while also making…
Fallen Sumter deputy gets permanent memorial
Sumter, SC (WOLO) --- A Sumter deputy who lost his life in the line of duty will now have a permanent memorial in the county he served. Tuesday afternoon Corporal Andre Gillette's name was…
Columbia man arrested on child pornography charges
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A Columbia man has been arrested on child pornography charges. The Attorney General's Office announced the arrest of Michael Lincoln, 45 on two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force…
Upon return to Columbia, both House, Senate agree on a continuing resolution
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --For the first time in a month, lawmakers came back to Columbia to discuss several issues, including how the state government would be funded at the start of the fiscal year.…
Gas Prices on the rise in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-If you are going to fill up at the pump, you might want to do it soon. Gas prices are on the rise. According to Gas Buddy, prices in Columbia rose 8…
Miss SC Pageant postponed until 2021
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Pageant hopefuls will have to wait until June of 2021 to vie for the title of Miss South Carolina or Miss Teen South Carolina. According to a press release, the unanimous decision was reached Tuesday by the Board…
What changes passengers should expect to see before heading to CAE
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Like airports across the country, Columbia Metropolitan Airport is implementing new measures to keep passengers and staff safe during the pandemic. “We’ve got a lot of new protocols put…
Citadel cadets, students to return to campus in August
Charleston, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Citadel is joining a list of South Carolina colleges and universities planning returns to in-person instruction in the fall. Tuesday Citadel President Gen. Glenn M. Walters USMC (ret.) announced that the military college is planning to…
DHEC: Nine additional deaths and 147 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Tuesday, announced 147 new cases of the coronavirus and 9 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed…
Man dies following police chase
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The Lexington Co. Coroner's Office says a man died while trying to evade law enforcement. Coroner Margaret Fisher says Quinton Nunn, 26, of Blythewood attempted to avoid a traffic stop by the SC Highway Patrol which lead…
DHEC adding more Coronavirus testings sites across SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Health officials continue to work to reach more South Carolinians with access to coronavirus testing. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced additional, free, COVID-19 testing sites. DHEC says there are 14 mobile…
A.G. Alan Wilson demands answers on coronavirus origin
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- State Attorney General Alan Wilson wants Washington to get to the bottom of the origins of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Wilson along with 17 other Attorney General's penned a…
Gov. McMaster allows close-contact businesses to reopen with limited capacity
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced Monday that he is allowing close-contact businesses, like barbershops, fitness centers, and salons, to reopen on May 18. These businesses would have to operate with a…
Man charged in Orangeburg shooting that left victim hospitalized
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) -- An Orangeburg man is charged with Attempted Murder and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime, and Possession with the Intent to Distribute marijuana after deputies allege he shot…
Attempted murder suspect arrested after car full of teenagers shot at
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man accused of shooting at a car that had several teenagers inside. Dameion Bowman, 21, faces three charges of attempted…
Seniors at C.A. Johnson High School receive drive through photo salute
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It was a Senior Salute at C.A. Johnson High School Monday. Staff took time to recognize Seniors with a drive through photo salute. Pictures of this year's seniors were posted…
Patrons glad to return to restaurants as limited indoor dining begins
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Last week, restaurants in South Carolina were able to open for outdoor dining , as long as they followed certain guidelines. On Monday, the next phase of reopening…
DHEC: 15 additional deaths, 140 new cases of coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Monday, announced 140 new cases of the coronavirus and 15 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South…
Gov. McMaster announces close contact businesses, like Gyms, salons can reopen May 18
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is pushing forward with the reopening of the State. On Monday, McMaster announced that close contact service providers, fitness and exercise centers, commercial gyms, and public…
Teaching assistant accused of giving pill to 6-year old
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. Deputies say a teaching assistant at Windsor Elementary School is charged with unlawful neglect of a child. Investigators say, Anna Howard, 35, gave the…
Governor McMaster to hold Monday briefing on Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-- We could hear more plans about continued reopenings in South Carolina on Monday. According to the Governor's office, Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by state public health officials for a media briefing to update the public on…
