Man arrested after stabbing Bonneau police chief in the face
A South Carolina police chief is recovering after getting stabbed in the face with an ice pick Monday in Bonneau.
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Man accused of a drive-by shooting at a house in Helena arrested
Newberry County deputies say a man accused of a drive-by shooting at a house in Helena last week has been arrested.
SCEA head: Current COVID-19 numbers in S.C. schools making some teachers anxious
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As several school districts get ready to start the new year Tuesday, some teachers are growing more concerned about the presence of COVID-19 in the classroom. However, on top…
RCDP holds Labor Day food drive, voter registration event
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Labor Day, the Richland County Democratic Party (RCDP) held a Drive-Thru Democracy Food Drive. It was a chance for people to give back to their community, and register to vote. “Things are very, very hard…
Fire destroys Low Country church
Huger, S.C. (WCIV)--State police are investigating a fire overnight Monday that destroyed a church in the Huger area of Berkeley County. The New Hope United Methodist Church on Cainhoy Road was reduced largely to smoldering…
Troopers on the roads this Labor Day urge driver safety
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are headed back home from vacation for the Labor Day holiday, travelers are not the only ones on the road in South Carolina. Local Law Enforcement are ramping up efforts…
DHEC: 590 new confirmed Coronavirus cases, 19 additional deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Monday, reported 590 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 and 19 additional confirmed deaths. According to DHEC records, one of those deaths was a Pediatric death, 17…
DHEC: Testing for COVID-19 is essential, Mobile Test Sites across SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--State Health officials say testing for COVID-19 is essential. DHEC reports that testing for COVID-19 is essential because it helps identify people who are infected with the…
Lower Prices at the pump this Labor Day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Now may be the time to head to the gas station. Gas prices on Labor Day are some of the lowest we've seen. Drivers are paying 34 cents less than a…
Special primary election for Richland County Council District 9 seat is tomorrow
A special primary election for the vacant Richland County Council District 9 seat for Democrats takes place tomorrow.
Victim identified in fatal hit and run on 11th Street in Fairfield; suspect wanted
Fairfield County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal hit and run on 11th Street near Maple Street Sunday.
SC Troopers stepping up enforcement to encourage safe driving on Labor Day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- This Labor Day travelers are not the only ones on the road in South Carolina. Local Law Enforcement are ramping up efforts to keep you safe. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is…
SLED investigating shooting of Lexington County Deputy
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC ( WOLO)-- The S.C. Law Enforcement Division says it is investigating the incident Saturday where a deputy from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department was shot, while responding to a domestic violence…
Coroner identifies motorcyclist struck and killed on I-20; suspect arrested
The Lexington County Coroner says a motorcyclist, who died as a result of being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 20 Westbound, is identified.
DHEC: 603 new cases of Coronavirus and 10 additional deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Sunday reported 603 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 10 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed…
SC DNR offering courtesy boat inspections Labor Day weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are hitting the lake for the holiday, The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will host courtesy boating inspections at public boat landings this weekend. SC DNR wants…
SC DOT restricting lane closures to help with Labor Day Travel
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--To help ease possible congestion this Labor Day Holiday weekend, the South Carolina Department of Transportation will not be shutting down any interstate lanes for construction or highway work. The SC…
Update: man barricaded in home after Lexington Co. Deputy shot taken into custody
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington County Deputies say a man who had been barricaded inside his home since Saturday afternoon was taken into custody early Sunday morning. The incident began…
SC Troopers out in Force Labor Day Weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- SC Law Enforcement will be out trying to keep you safe this holiday weekend. The Department of Public Safety says there will be a strong emphasis on DUI and…
Lexington County Deputy shot, barricaded man in subdivision, say Deputies
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington County Deputies were are on scene Saturday in a Lexington County neighborhood after a Deputy was shot. According to the Sheriff's Department, One deputy transported was to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the…
Looking to visit a SC Nursing Home? New Guidelines announced by Governor, DHEC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Gov. Henry McMaster, along with public health officials in the State House Tuesday afternoon, rolled out new guidelines that will allow some nursing homes to have limited, outdoor visitation…
DHEC: 918 new cases of Coronavirus, 32 additional deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Saturday 918 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 32 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 122,313 and confirmed deaths to…
CVS Health and Benedict College hosting rapid Coronavirus test site
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to get tested for the Coronavirus? CVS Health and Benedict College announced they are offering a rapid COVID-19 test site on the campus. Officials say the testing at Benedict College…
Back to School: Tips on Packing a healthy snack
CNN- Whether your child is heading back to the classroom or learning from home, planning for healthy snacks or packing a lunch that's good for them can be difficult. Mandy Gaither has some tips.
SC mother loses 24 year old son to COVID-19 as she fights her own battle with the virus
Story by Anjali Patel MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Kyle McCarthy was a miracle from the start. His mother, Athena Querido said he barely made it through childbirth. He's been fighting…
