COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- In trying to push through a school year during the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of South Carolina is looking at ways to stop outbreaks before they begin. One of those…
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- There will be a new mobile workshop traveling the state this fall, showcasing skilled profession careers that are available throughout South Carolina. The Be Pro Be Proud SC initiative launched Thursday, as Gov. Henry McMaster…
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)--Orangeburg Co. deputies say they are searching for a man they believe held up two businesses Thursday. Investigators say he attempted to rob Dollar General on Bamberg Highway Cordova area before holding…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--When it comes to job recovery, South Carolina is among the nation's best. According to wallethub.com, South Carolina has the 5th fastest recovery for weekly unemployment claims in the country. The survey was based on three metrics, comparing…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--According to DHEC there is a misunderstanding about newly released data from the CDC as it pertains to deaths related to COVID-19. The agency says, "Provisional death data updated by the CDC last…
Camden, S.C. (WOLO)--According to the SC Attorney General's Office a Camden man had multiple files depicting children being sexually abused. Investigators say Thomas Eugene Durant, 44, is charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, third degree, a…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A former White House press secretary will be the guest speaker at this year's Silver Elephant Dinner. The South Carolina Republican Party announced Thursday that Sarah Huckabee-Sanders will speak at the…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- We all know Columbia is famously hot, it turns out we're pretty cool too! Thursday the city announced Columbia was named the coolest up and coming city by Hemispheres Magazine. Hemispheres is the in-flight magazine for United…
New York, NY (WOLO)--Thursday Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin spoke with ABC's Amy Robach on GMA3. The mayor addresses the increase in cases at the University of South Carolina as well as a recent incident in Five Points involving a former…
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Thursday Lexington School Dist. Two released renderings of its planned performing arts center. A spokesperson for the district says the facility will be built on just over 28…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Officials at UofSC say coronavirus testing at Davis Field is cancelled due to a staffing shortage at the lab. Officials say they are postponing the saliva testing until additional resources are available. In the meantime, leaders say students…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- There are more chances for you to get tested for Coronavirus. The City of Columbia, DHEC and Prisma Health are hosting a COVID-19 mobile testing site. The testing is free. Testing will take place Friday, September 4,…
Sumter County deputies say they have arrested a man accused of shooting at his son last month. Officials say 47 year old, Kevin Starnes..
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a pedestrian is dead after a fatal collision in Saluda on U.S. 178 Wednesday.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Students at the University of South Carolina have been back on campus for less than a month, but as students, faculty and staff resumed in person instruction, cases of coronavirus…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- In a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Benedict college will launch its women’s business center. The college says the new business center will help small businesses owned…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is giving back in a big way. As a part of a commitment to financially assist five South Carolina Historically Black Colleges and…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- All South Carolina voters are one step closer to getting the option to vote absentee for the upcoming November election. The South Carolina Senate passed a bill Wednesday that…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The South Carolina Education Lottery’s claims center on Assembly St. in downtown Columbia closed Wednesday afternoon after an employee came in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Monday, the Richland County Democratic Party will be holding a Drive-Thru Democracy Food Drive. But it's also an opportunity for people to register to vote or learn more about absentee voting. “We can’t sit out…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, reported Wednesday, 601 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 26 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 118,699 and confirmed deaths…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--To help with the Labor Day Holiday travel, the South Carolina Department of Transportation will not be shutting down any interstate lanes for construction or highway work. The SC DOT announced…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A former Richland County deputy has been arrested for an assault that was caught on camera. Investigators say Kyle Oliver faces a charge of third degree assault and battery for…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--In the state house Wednesday. Richland Co. Sen. Darrell Jackson read a resolution in honor of Chadwick boseman, the acclaimed actor and South Carolina native…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A Columbia woman's retirement nest-egg got a boost last week. Lottery officials say she won $200,000 in the Palmetto Cash 5 game. The winner says she purchased the ticket at the…
