No one hurt after fire at Whaley Street United Methodist Church
Columbia Fire Department says no one is hurt after a fire at the Whaley Street United Methodist Church on Thursday.
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Lexington County Coroner identifies victim of Woodtrail Drive fatal collision
Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal collision in Gaston on Thursday. Derek Butler died on Woodtrail Drive
Missing SC 10-year-old girl found safe in Georgia; mother arrested
Richland County deputies say a missing girl has been found safe in Georgia, with her mother being arrested.
Richland One uses buses to bring the classroom to students
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- usually buses bring kids to school, but today the buses brought school to the kids. Thursday morning Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon and H.B. Rhame Elementary Principal…
Former SC Governor David Beasley tests positive for COVID-19
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- - Now Executive Director for the World Food Program, Former South Carolina Governor David Beasley has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). Beasley posted a message to the public…
Prisma Health restricts visitors as safeguard against coronavirus
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Prisma Health has announced their plans to join all South Carolina hospitals in expanded restrictions to visitors at facilities during the outbreak. Prisma officials say the move will help…
SC DHEC : 21 new cases of Coronavirus in the state
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Thursday, it is investigating 21 additional cases of the coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the total number statewide to 81 cases in…
SC Governor Henry McMaster issues Executive Order: all non essential state employees to work from home
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster on Thursday issued an executive order requiring all non essential state employees to stay home from work effective Friday, March 20, The Governor says they can…
Ft. Jackson increasing security due to COVID-19
Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO)-- There are new policies in place at all Fort Jackson gates. A spokesperson for the base says leadership says the new measures are to "safeguard the health and safety of soldiers,…
Judicial order releases prisoners due to coronavirus
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington Co. deputies say a memorandum from the state supreme court lead to the release of seven inmates from the Lexington Co. Detention Center. Sheriff Jay Koon says more detainees will be…
Red Cross urges healthy donors to give blood as coronavirus cancels blood drives
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The American Red Cross says there's a critical need for blood donations, as drives are canceled because of coronavirus. “We are in an extreme situation. We’ve had…
Man arrested for fatal shooting on Brady Street in Richland County
Richland County deputies have arrested a man accused of fatally shooting a woman last month. The shooting took place on Brady St.
SC Supreme Court overturns gang member's attempted murder conviction
The South Carolina Supreme Court has unanimously overturned the attempted murder conviction of a gang member.
Man arrested for having sexual conduct with 13-year-old girl
Richland County Sheriff's Department says they arrested a man accused of having sexual conduct with a teenage girl.
Senator Tim Scott worries a relief bill could have "disastrous effects" on SC
(WOLO) - US Senator Tim Scott is sharing his thoughts on the potential relief bill. He says that though the COVID-19 package is…
City of Columbia curfew is now in effect for 61 days
Columbia,SC (WOLO)— The City of Columbia is officially under a curfew. Less than a week after declaring a State of Emergency, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has implemented a citywide curfew that began tonight,…
COMET to roll forward with reduced routes amid coronavirus
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- There are endless circumstances that have changed, and continue to do so, as the coronavirus global pandemic forces people around the world, and here in the Midlands…
"Why would we not help them?": Local groups provide support for homeless in wake of COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --One group of people who might be at risk of not getting swift treatment for the coronavirus are the homeless. However, some groups in the Midlands are doing their part to…
Armed robbery suspect arrested
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington police say they have arrested a suspect in a violent armed robbery. Investigators say Joseph Drafts, 46 of Greenwood was arrested at his home Wednesday. Police say on March 2nd Drafts…
DHEC announces 13 additional presumptive cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced it is investigating 13 additional cases of coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the total number statewide to 60 cases in 14…
Community member's post to help neighbors inspires a network of people willing to help
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO) --- The community continues to take things day by day, as the situation with coronavirus in the Midlands is constantly changing. But one community member is offering to help…
Sumter County Council declares State of Emergency in County
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)-- Sumter County Council declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday. According to officials, Sumter County Council held an Emergency Meeting to discuss an Emergency Ordinance regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)…
City of Columbia curfew goes in effect tonight at 11PM
Columbia,SC (WOLO)--- Just days after declaring a State of Emergency, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has implemented a citywide curfew that will go into effect tonight, Wednesday March 18th, 2020 from 11PM until 6AM.…
SC Governor Executive Order: Restaurants and bars must close dine-in services today
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Tuesday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order requiring all restaurants and bars to close dine in services beginning Wednesday, March 18. Take Out , curbside and…
Lexington District One offering a free food program to kids 18 and under
Starting today, March 18th, 2020, Lexington School District One will offer a free food program to children 18 years and under.
