Lexington Police investigating suspicious death
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington Police say they are investigating a suspicious death. According to detectives, Saturday around 1:20 p.m., officers were dispatched to Hickory Hill mobile home park,…
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Grab that mask: City of Columbia extends mask ordinance
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Make sure you have your mask. The City of Columbia extended its' mask ordinance for another sixty days. The previous emergency ordinance was set to expire on October 4, 2020 but…
DHEC: 706 new Coronavirus cases and 9 additional deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Saturday 706 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 9 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 134,052 and confirmed…
SC Governor McMaster reacts to Ginsburg death
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is reacting to the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Mcmaster tweeted Saturday morning that Ginsburg was a guiding inspiration for many Americans. McMaster reacts to Ginsburg death in tweet: 'Justice Ginsburg is…
President Trump orders flags at half staff in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO)-- President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. flags at half staff in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg died Friday night at the age of 87. According to a statement from the President, all flags at the…
City, DHEC COVID-19 testing efforts kick off Saturday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Thursday DHEC, Governor Henry McMaster, the City of Columbia, and the University of South Carolina announced the launch of an expansive multi-day testing initiative. The free testing will…
"We're doing what we're meant to do": Village Idiot Pizza celebrates 30th anniversary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- One of the Midland’s longest-running pizza places is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Over the last three decades, Village Idiot Pizza has served thousands of customers at their three Columbia…
State leadership, representatives respond to passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - As news spread of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing Friday night, local, state and national leaders representing South Carolina have responded to the news of her death. The Supreme Court of the United States announced Friday…
Columbia celebrates first ever Black Voter Day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Friday morning, the Columbia Urban League announced the first ever Black Voter Day. The organization says the purpose of this day is to help black citizens against voter suppression and…
Richland County councilwoman distributes masks to public
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson was at the old Walmart neighborhood market on Broad River road handing out masks and book bags. Dickerson says it is her responsibility to help keep…
Raising awareness over veteran suicide during National Suicide Prevention Month
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- We can all help to prevent suicide. This month helps raise awareness over that, as September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It's especially important for veterans, as they're at…
SCGOP calls for Jaime Harrison to drop staffers after offensive tweets are revealed
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina republicans are calling on Senate candidate Jaime Harrison to release two of his staffers after their past controversial tweets resurfaced. The tweets, attributed to Bre Maxwell and Guy King,…
UofSC releases updated coronavirus data
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The University of South Carolina has released its latest COVID-19 numbers, as of September 17. According to the UofSC coronavirus dashboard, there are 170 current active cases on campus, 164 of which are students. 1,468 tests have…
DHEC: 766 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 21 new deaths
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released its latest coronavirus data. DHEC reports 766 new confirmed cases and 21 confirmed deaths, bringing the total to 133,310 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 3,010 deaths. 6,324…
RCSD: Additional arrests made in connection to Columbia riots
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they arrested three more individuals who participated in the riots on the weekend of May 30. Authorities say they arrested Nicholas Fleming on September 1 on charges of assault and battery…
State leaders to ramp up coronavirus testing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Beginning Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the Office of the Governor, the City of Columbia and the University of South Carolina are all teaming up…
Authorities searching for two missing boys from Aiken
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Aiken Department of Public Safety is asking for the public's help locating two missing boys. Authorities say 9-year-old Matthew Kinman and 7-year-old Jerry Kinman were taken from their…
Opening arguments begin in CARES Act lawsuit
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Friday morning, the South Carolina Supreme Court began hearing opening arguments in a lawsuit against Governor Henry McMaster's decision to use CARES Act funds on private school vouchers. In July,…
Fort Jackson working with MUSC to provide free COVID-19 testing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Officials from Fort Jackson say they are partnering with the Medical University of South Carolina to offer free coronavirus testing for individuals with authorized post access. The testing will be available September 22 and 24 from 9…
Columbia Police arrest two teens for an overnight shooting at Granby Mills Apartments
Columbia Police say they have arrested two teenage males after an overnight shooting at the Granby Mills Apartment complex.
A meeting to ward off voter suppression
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Columbia Urban League’s Young Professionals will be teaming up with BET along with the National Urban League as well as other civil rights organizations to plan to…
SC House leader wants raises and bonuses, but not now
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The chairman of the House committee that writes South Carolina's budget says he also wants a small raise for teachers and a $1,000 COVID-19 hazard pay bonus for lower…
Mother sentenced in death of 6 month old son
EDGEFIELD, S.C. (AP) - A 30-year prison sentence has been given to a Florida woman who killed her 6-month-old son in South Carolina because she was angry when the child's father wouldn't…
South Carolina sees drop in unemployment claims
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, 4.283 people filed for unemployment last week. This number is down 830 people from the previous week. Beginning next week, DEW will…
Columbia, UofSC, Governor plan expansive multi-day testing initiative
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- On Thursday, D-HEC, Governor Henry McMaster, the City of Columbia, and the University of South Carolina announced the launch of an expansive multi-day testing initiative. The free testing…
