Suspect arrested for fatal hit and run on 11th Street in Fairfield
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one man is arrested for a hit and run that killed a pedestrian Sunday at 11th Street.
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Senate to consider $40 million spending plan for teachers, state employees
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…
Search continues for suspect wanted in Clemson Road Circle K Robbery
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…
Outdoor concerts to be held at Gardens at Hampton-Preston
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…
Midlands teacher dies from COVID 19
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…
New tree at Prisma Health honors team members who have worked throughout COVID-19 pandemic
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…
Fort Jackson, US Army update COVID-19 status
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…
9/11 Morning of Remembrance set for Friday in Columbia
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…
DHEC reporting 250 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus, testing on Tuesday among lowest
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…
UofSC students hold "Die-In" to protest university's response to COVID-19
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…
SC among states with most "financial distress"
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,…
Governor McMaster announces new plan for students without internet access in SC
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…
Coroner: No pediatric death in Sumter Co. as reported by DHEC
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 Medical Center hosting Drive Thru COVID-19 testing today
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,…
Suspect wanted for robbing Circle K on Clemson Road
Richland County deputies need your help to find a man accused of robbing a Circle K store last month on Clemson Road.
No injuries in two vehicle collision on Gervais St. & Lincoln St.
Columbia Police say no one was injured in a two vehicle collision at Gervais Street and Lincoln Street this morning.
Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Brookland United Methodist Church
You can get free COVID-19 testing at Brookland United Methodist Church today through a drive-thru on Meeting St.
U.S. Attorney's office says more face federal charges in connection to riot
(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. 9th district seat heads to run-off
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…
Trump expands ban on new offshore drilling sites in Atlantic
JUPITER, FL (AP) - President Donald Trump is seeking to claim the mantle of environmental steward as he announces an expansion of a ban on offshore drilling and highlights conservation projects in Florida. But his administration has overturned or weakened…
Active COVID-19 cases drop at UofSC; Caslen expects numbers to rise again
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The number of active cases has dropped on the campus of the University of South Carolina. Tuesday the university released updated numbers showing active total cases at 654. 640 of the cases are students. Since August…
Tips to ease parent's anxiety as children begin remote learning
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- This school year looks different for many families across the Midlands, as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many schools to implement a virtual element to learning. Teachers at the Cyber…
Local schools use creative methods to help students retain critical reading skills
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As students start coming back to the classroom, some teachers are trying to help catch their students up to speed in critical reading skills. Some studies suggest students may have…
DHEC calls on SC businesses to take pledge to fight COVID-19
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--State health officials are asking South carolina's business community to further engage in the fight against COVID-19. Tuesday DHEC announced the Stay SC Strong program. According to DHEC, when businesses take the pledge…
SC among states with fewest census responses
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina is not among the nation's leaders when it comes to responding to the census. In fact its one of the worst. According to data available on the US Census Bureau's website, 80.7% of households have…
