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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one man is arrested for a hit and run that killed a pedestrian Sunday at 11th Street.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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, 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,…
Richland County deputies need your help to find a man accused of robbing a Circle K store last month on Clemson Road.
Columbia Police say no one was injured in a two vehicle collision at Gervais Street and Lincoln Street this morning.
You can get free COVID-19 testing at Brookland United Methodist Church today through a drive-thru on Meeting St.
(Associated Press) Officials with the U.S. Attorney's Office say six people are facing federal charges for crimes committed during protests at the end of May, in Columbia and Charleston. Two of the 6 people…
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) -- The specially called Democratic Primary for the Richland County Council District 9 seat is heading to a runoff. According to unofficial results none of the candidates…
