Fight leads to gunshots at a gas station on Garners Ferry Road
Columbia Police Department officials say a fight at a gas station led to shots being fired on Thursday on Garners Ferry Road.
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Fort Jackson adds additional modifications to keep soldiers coronavirus free
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --Fort Jackson announced Thursday that Family Day and Graduations are cancelled for the foreseeable future. Fort Jackson's Commanding General says the cancellations includes next week’s events for…
Shamrock Parade in downtown Lexington postponed
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - The Shamrock Parade scheduled for Saturday in downtown Lexington has been postponed. The Lexington County Blowfish made the announcement Thursday saying, "it is in the best interest of our community to not hold such a large…
SCDC suspends inmate visitations statewide in response to coronavirus spread
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The South Carolina Department of Corrections has taken precautionary measures to fight the spread of coronavirus. SCDC announced Thursday a number of limitations including suspending visitations for 30 days. In an email release SCDC said it…
Several COMET riders not too concerned about possible spread of coronavirus
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Experts say one of the places where disease could spread the quickest is on public transit vehicles. To tackle a possible spread of coronavirus, Central Midlands Transit (COMET) is stepping up…
Riverbanks, other attractions implement COVID 19 prevention policies
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Several Midlands tourist attractions are taking extra precautions as a result of coronavirus. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden says it is increasing the frequency of disinfecting high-touch areas as well as making hand sanitizer more widely available throughout…
Fill the Boot campaign postponed
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A Midlands tradition is being postponed due to the coronavirus. A spokesperson for the Columbia Fire Department says next week's scheduled Fill-the-Boot fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association will be moved to a later date. Last year…
Soda City Market cancelled for the rest of the month
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- If you plan on doing any shopping this weekend you're down one option. according to its twitter account, the soda city market that takes place on main street every saturday, will be cancelled for the rest of…
Keeping the elderly safe as threat of COVID-19 continues
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The threat of COVID-19 continues in America, and it's especially a concern for the elderly as they're more susceptible to the virus. Laurel Crest Retirement Community in West…
Sen. Graham to self-quarantine following possible COVID-19 exposure
Washington, DC (WOLO)-- Sen. Lindsey Graham says he will self-quarantine after his visit to the president's home at Mar-A-Lago last weekend. The senator was there at the same time as the president of Brazil who is awaiting the results of…
Governor requests emergency funds for coronavirus response
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Thursday South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster requested that the legislature pass a joint resolution to take $45 million from the 2019-2020 contingency reserve fund immediately available to DHEC for its…
DHEC announces two new presumptive Cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Thursday they are investigating two additional possible cases of Coronavirus. The possible cases are from Kershaw and Lancaster Counties, the agency…
Carolina Cup cancels 86th running of Carolina Cup Races due to Coronavirus concerns
CAMDEN, SC (WOLO)-- The Carolina Cup has canceled the upcoming 86th running of the Carolina Cup Races on March 28, 2020 due to concerns over Coronavirus. Cup officials say they are following the guidance from the US Center for Disease…
Power 5 leagues cancel conference tournaments
The Big Ten, SEC and American Athletic Conference have canceled their conference tournaments, the leagues announced Thursday.
Orangeburg County man charged with sexual misconduct with a minor
Orangeburg County deputies say they arrested a man accused of molesting a 13 year old girl for years. Gumercindo Miguel is charged
Man arrested after 10-month-old child found with injuries in Kershaw
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office have arrested a man after his 10-month-old child was found with multiple injuries.
SC Universities urge students to suspend travel, return to US from abroad
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- USC is keeping a close eye on students who are studying abroad this semester-- all students in Italy and Italy South Korea - have been advised to return to the U.S.…
Gov. McMaster: "No cause for public alarm," after 8th possible COVID-19 case in SC
COLUMBIA ,SC (WOLO)- The governor still insists that South Carolinians remain calm after another possible case of coronavirus was announced. Right now DHEC is monitoring more than a dozen people. Eight people may…
SCDOT studying possibility of reducing number of lanes on Harden Street
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Several people are calling for one of the major roads running through Five Points to get a face-lift. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is looking into the possibility of…
St. Pat's in Five Points postponed over coronavirus concerns
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The St. Pat's in Five Points festival has been postponed because of concerns over the coronavirus. Wednesday, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin made the announcement that in the wake of the spread of the disease, that the…
DHEC announces new presumptive case of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Department of Health officials announced Wednesday, they are investigating another possible case of Coronavirus. SC DHEC officials say the new case is a woman in Lancaster County. Officials say…
The COMET takes measures to try and prevent Coronavirus on Buses
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The COMET bus system says it is working to take steps to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. In a release sent to ABC Columbia News, COMET officials detailed the procedures to reduce…
NCAA tournament will be played without fans
The NCAA made the unprecedented decision Wednesday to hold the men's and women's basketball tournaments without fans due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Fort Jackson cancels family day, limits graduation ceremonies for foreseeable future
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) ---Modifications to normal operations are being made at Fort Jackson in response to the coronavirus threat. Brig. Gen. Milford Beagle, Jr. said the decision to cancel family day and limit soldier graduations is in an effort to…
Gamecocks continue athletic events despite coronavirus concerns
South Carolina athletics will continue all its events, despite a growing concern over the spread of the coronavirus.
