Driver killed in crash after being ejected from truck on Gov. Richardson Road
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on Governor Richardson Road on Thursday in Clarendon County.
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Orangeburg deputies arrest two men accused of shooting at occupied home, then deputies
Orangeburg,SC (WOLO) --- Orangeburg deputies have arrested 19 year old Timothy Jenkins Jr. and 22 year old Alexander Williams both accused of two counts of Attempted Murder after officials say they fired several rounds…
McMaster, DHEC officials address latest in COVID-19 vaccine and CARES Act funding
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Thursday, Gov. Henry McMaster and state health officials gave the latest on the fight against coronavirus in South Carolina. McMaster released his proposal for Phase II of CARES Act Funds, and officials gave more information…
RCSD: 14 year old girl missing for several days found safe
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they found a missing teenager who was missing for several days. According to deputies, Nyaisa Branham, 14, was located Tuesday in Winnsboro after…
Kershaw County schools using innovative temperature reading technology for students, staff
ELGIN, S.C. (WOLO) -- Kershaw County students and staff are going through a new type of screening before they start a school day. Through the use of thermal temperature checks and an app that…
Dr. Birx meets with SC, UofSC, and local leaders
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A member of the white house's coronavirus task force was in the midlands today. Dr. Deborah Birx took part in a roundtable with University of South Carolina leadership, state and local…
UPDATE: DHEC's Public Health Director chooses not to go to Ohio after all
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A public health figure who had appeared alongside Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) at several news conferences related to the COVID-19 pandemic has chosen to stay put in South Carolina, despite initially agreeing to become Ohio's new…
Test numbers up. New cases, percent positive remain down
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--More testing but the number of new cases and percentage of positive test remains low. According to numbers released by the Department of Health and Environmental Control Thursday afternoon of the 4,417 tests…
More tegu lizards spotted in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is reporting more tegu sightings in South Carolina. The agency says there have been eight confirmed sightings of the black and white lizards since…
Deputies searching for missing teen
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington County deputies say they are trying to find a 16-year-old girl. investigators say Bella Pierce was last seen by family on July 20th when she left her home in…
Unemployment claims up slightly in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--There was a slight increase in the number of people filing for unemployment insurance in South Carolina last week. Officials with the Department of Employment and Workforce say 5,113 people filed for first time benefits. That's up 91…
Suspect arrested for fatal hit and run on 11th Street in Fairfield
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one man is arrested for a hit and run that killed a pedestrian Sunday at 11th Street.
Senate to consider $40 million spending plan for teachers, state employees
Columbia, SC (Associated Press) --- A raise for teachers and a hazard pay bonus for many state employees who could not work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic are in the spending plan that's headed to the South Carolina Senate…
Search continues for suspect wanted in Clemson Road Circle K Robbery
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Richland County deputies are searching for a man they say stole cigarettes from a Midlands convenience store. Investigators say on august 30th the man seen in this surveillance image asked…
Outdoor concerts to be held at Gardens at Hampton-Preston
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Grab a blanket, a lawn chair, and your face covering and enjoy an evening with some light classical pieces performed by the South Carolina Philharmonic. the musical ensemble is partnering with Historic Columbia to put on…
Midlands teacher dies from COVID 19
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--A South Carolina third grade teacher who was last in her classroom less than two weeks ago has died from COVID-19. Officials with Richland School District 2 say 28-year-old Demi Bannister…
New tree at Prisma Health honors team members who have worked throughout COVID-19 pandemic
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- A new tree now stands at Prisma Health Midlands to honor all the team members that have been working tirelessly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. It was dedicated on Wednesday. “When you come, and you see this…
Fort Jackson, US Army update COVID-19 status
Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials at Fort Jackson say they are continuing to take precautions against COVID-19. A spokesperson for the base says while it is still under a Department of Defense directive and unable to provide specific COVID-19 case…
9/11 Morning of Remembrance set for Friday in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The 9/11 Remembrance Foundation will pay tribute to South Carolina First Responders and Military Service members on Friday. The "9/11 Morning of Remembrance" prelude starts at 8 a-m, with the…
DHEC reporting 250 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus, testing on Tuesday among lowest
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 250 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 29 additional confirmed deaths. But health officials announced a low number of tests being reported Tuesday. DHEC says the total…
UofSC students hold "Die-In" to protest university's response to COVID-19
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Wednesday morning members of Carolina Socialists and other students protested the university's decision to open the campus during the COVID-19 pandemic. A couple dozen students gathered on the Horseshoe for a…
SC among states with most "financial distress"
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolinians are struggling to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to wallethub.com, South Carolina has the 7th most financial distress in the country. The survey was based on factors like the number of bankruptcy filings,…
Governor McMaster announces new plan for students without internet access in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- As schools across the state start back up, thousands of South Carolina students are still without internet access. To bridge the digital divide, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced a $1.3 million…
Coroner: No pediatric death in Sumter Co. as reported by DHEC
Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The Sumter County Coroner's Office says DHEC made a mistake when reporting a child death this week. Coroner Robbie Baker says his office was not made aware of the child death reported Monday as is usually the…
Lexington Medical Center hosting Drive Thru COVID-19 testing today
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to get screened for Coronavirus? Lexington Medical Center and DHEC are hosting a free COVID-19 testing at Brookland United Methodist Church, located at 541 Meeting Street in West Columbia. The drive thru testing is taking place today,…
