Lexington Coroner identifies the victim of a fatal collision on US-378
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the victim of a fatal collision involving a motorcycle on August 17th.
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Victim identified from fatal collision on U.S. 321 in Swansea
Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal single vehicle collision on U.S. 321 Saturday.
DHEC encourages anyone who would like to be tested to get tested for COVID-19
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Health officials are urging anyone who wants to get tested, to check out the mobile testing sites across the state. DHEC says testing for COVID-19 is essential because it…
DHEC: 1,019 new Coronavirus cases in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Sunday 1,019 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 11 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 116,697 and confirmed deaths to…
Dominion Energy Tree Trimming scheduled for several Columbia Neighborhoods
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)-- Dominion Energy is planning tree trimming activities in some City of Columbia neighborhoods, over the next two weeks. Dominion Energy says crews will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods :…
CPD: Officer suspended after repeating racial slur
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia Police Department officials say a Veteran officer has been suspended without pay. According to officials, around 11:00 p.m. Saturday, August 29, a Sergeant assigned to patrol Five Points entered the business Bar None and found several violations…
ABC celebrates life, legacy of Chadwick Boseman with Sunday Special
ABC -- South Carolina native and actor Chadwick Boseman will be remembered Sunday night in a special on ABC. Tonight, the ABC Network announces it will celebrate the legacy of Boseman with a special presentation of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther.…
Flags at State House lowered to half-staff in memory of SC native Chadwick Boseman
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Flags at the State House are flying at Half Staff Sunday in honor of South Carolina native, actor, Chadwick Boseman. Governor Henry McMaster says he ordered the flags to be lowered to honor the life, contributions and…
SC Health officials say there are more than 200 Mobile Coronavirus test sites
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Health officials continue to add Coronavirus testing sites across South Carolina. DHEC says testing for COVID-19 is essential because it helps identify people who are…
Gas Prices on the rise in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Gas prices are on the rise in the Midlands. According to Gas Buddy, prices at the pump have risen a more than a nickel over the last week. Drivers are…
DHEC: cases in SC rise to 1,250, 42 additional COVID-19 deaths
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Coronavirus cases in South Carolina rose Saturday. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Saturday, reported 1,250 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 42 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number…
Governor orders flags at half staff in memory of Chadwick Boseman
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has ordered flags at the State House to be lowered to half staff Sunday in memory of Chadwick Boseman. Mcmaster says…
DHEC: Data shows that Masks Work
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Wear that mask. Data released by DHEC points to mask ordinances working. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says areas that implemented mask ordinances had a more than…
New "Safe Baby Court" program coming to Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --A new program aiming to help young parents who have been charged with abuse and neglect is coming to Richland County. The “Safe Baby Court” program looks to have these…
DHEC hosting more than 250 mobile Coronavirus test sites in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to get tested? State Health officials say there are even more ways for you to get screened over the next few months. The South Carolina Department of…
Prisma Health cancels Columbia, Greenville COVID-19 testing this weekend
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Free COVID-19 testing that Prisma Health was planning to host this weekend August 24, has been canceled. Health officials say they had to cancel the coronavirus testing events in Columbia, Simpsonville, and Greenville due to inclement…
Sixth UofSC Greek Village housing quarantined after more positive COVID-19 cases
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The University of South Carolina says another Greek Village house is in quarentine after more cases of coronavirus are detected. This is now the sixth Greek Village residence for Fraternities and Sororities to live that have…
Woman accused of pointing gun at Killian Walmart employee arrested
Columbia,SC (WOLO) ---- The Richland County Sheriff's Department has arrested a woman accused of pulling a firearm out in a busy Walmart store. 36 year old Latea Mitchell was arrested at her home Friday…
Chop shop bust in Leevilles leads to multiple arrests
LEXINGTON, S.C (WOLO)- Lexington County sheriff's deputies have arrested seven people in connection to a chop shop bust on Felix Drive in Leesville. According…
Protests, marches held in downtown Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Friday, protesters took to the streets of downtown Columbia, marking the 57th anniversary of the Walk on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his 'I Have a Dream' speech. Black Lives Matter South Carolina…
Tree trimming set for some Columbia Neighborhoods over next two weeks
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)-- Some City of Columbia neighborhoods will have Tree Trimming activities over the next two weeks. Dominion Energy says crews will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods : Grove Park Neighborhood…
DHEC: 903 new cases of Coronavirus in SC, 23 additional deaths
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Health officials reported Friday, 903 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 23 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 114,400, and confirmed deaths to 2,521. The South Carolina Department…
Missing Clarendon man's body found in a ditch off U.S. 301
Clarendon County Coroner's Office says a missing man was found dead in a ditch off U.S. 301 on Wednesday morning.
City of Columbia Parks and Rec giving out free meals to Children Friday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Happening Friday, the City of Columbia's Parks and Recreation Department will offer free meals to children, 18 and under. During the free meal event, Parks and Rec officials say First Choice by Select Health is donating 500 back…
Three arrested, one wanted in connection to fatal shooting of a teen in Manning
Manning Police Department have arrested three men and searching for one man connected to the shooting death of a teenager.
