Two killed in early morning fatal collision on I-26 west in Richland County
South Carolina Highway Patrol says two people were killed in an early morning fatal collision on I-26 near Exit 99.
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South Carolina Senate passes budget changes
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Tuesday, the South Carolina Senate passed changes to the budget which would give a small pay raise to teachers. The budget changes also approve giving hazard pay to state employees…
South Carolina Senate OKs teacher raises, hazard pay
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Senate has passed changes to the state budget that would provide a small raise to most teachers and a hazard pay bonus for some lower-paid state workers. Now attention turns to the House,…
Prisma Health temporarily closes COVID-19 testing sites
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Wednesday, Prisma Health announced that their drive-thru coronavirus test sites are being temporarily closed due to the heavy rains expected to come through the area over the coming days. The…
Ribbon cutting ceremony held at Camden Riverfront Environmental Park
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- There's a new park in Camden that will give kayaks and canoes access to water, while allowing nature to flourish. Officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Camden Riverfront Environmental…
DHEC urges reservoir operators to check water levels
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging owners and operators of reservoirs to check their dams and safely lower water levels in preparation for the effects…
Emergency officials on stand-by as remnants of Hurricane Sally roll through Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As the remnants of Hurricane Sally make their way towards the Midlands, emergency responders are getting ready in case there’s significant flooding. Over the years, the City of Columbia has…
Gov. McMaster signs COVID-19 Absentee Voting Bill
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday afternoon, Governor Henry McMaster signed the COVID-19 Absentee Voting Bill which allows all South Carolinians to vote by absentee ballot for the upcoming election. This comes a day after the…
City of Columbia prepares for effects from Tropical Storm Sally
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- With Tropical Storm Sally starting to affect the Midlands, emergency officials encourage citizens to prepare for flooded conditions. The National Weather Service predicts that the Midlands could see four to…
DMA Holdings opening new manufacturing and distrbution center in Marion County
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- DMA Holdings Inc., an auto parts manufacturer, announced that they are expanding operations in Marion County by constructing a new manufacturing and distribution center, their second facility in the county. DMA plans to invest $3.9 million on…
DHEC: 489 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 28 new deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Wednesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 489 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 28 new confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 131,428 with 2,968…
SC Red Cross volunteers assist with Hurricane Sally and wildfire relief
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Volunteers from the South Carolina Red Cross are doing their part to help in the response to both Hurricane Sally and the wildfires on the West Coast. The Red Cross…
ClickFold Plastics to establish operations in Lancaster County
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Custom plastics manufacturer ClickFold Plastics announced plans to establish operations in Lancaster County, creating 21 new jobs. ClickFold is investing $1.5 million in this operation. According to officials, the new facility will be located at Bailes Ridge…
Former ITT students to receive $330 million in debt relief, AG Wilson announces
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In a settlement with 48 attorneys general and the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Attorney General Alan Wilson says he secured $8.6 million in debt relief for over 1,000 former ITT Tech students in South Carolina. On…
CPD: No one hurt after shots were fired & a vehicle chase on Bluff Road
Columbia Police say no one is hurt after shots were fired and a vehicle chase happened overnight on Bluff Road.
SC absentee voting bill passed; will go to Governor's desk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina House of Representatives has passed a bill to allow all voters in the fall to cast absentee ballots due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The House started a two-week special session Tuesday by debating…
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…
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…
