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.
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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.
Officials identify soldier that died after combat training at Fort Jackson
Fort Jackson officials say a soldier died at a hospital off-post on Tuesday after attending basic combat training.
USC will extend spring break a week due to coronavirus fears
The University of South Carolina will extend spring break to ease risks of possibly spreading the coronavirus.
Suspect charged after stabbing his friend on Gervais Street bridge
Columbia Police Department has identified a man accused of stabbing his friend on the Gervais Street bridge.
Senator John Matthews to step down at the end of the year
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --- A state Senator John Matthews announced he will not file for re-election later this month. Senator Matthews has served in the South Carolina General Assembly since 1975 and…
Fort Jackson announces round of changes to reduce risk of coronavirus spread
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The coronavirus has lead to a procedural change at Fort Jackson. Brigadier General Milford Beagle released a statement via the base's twitter feed that 'Family Day' will be…
Statewide Tornado Drill part of Severe Weather Awareness Week
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Local emergency officials say it's time to begin preparing for severe weather this Spring season. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has designated this week to focus on severe weather and…
Reward offered after dog found for severely burned
Charleston, SC (WOLO)--- The Charleston Animal Society says they are giving medical attention to a dog found severely burned in North Charleston Sunday. Members of the Animal Society say they do not…
S.C. House passes amended version of the state's $10 billion budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --After only one day of formal debate, the South Carolina House of Representatives voted, 120-2, to pass their amended version of the 2020-21 state budget. Armed with a nearly $2 billion…
City of Columbia passes emergency ordinance for Council Meetings amid Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia's City Council does not want people to come to council meetings because of Coronavirus fears. During a work session Tuesday, Council unanimously passed an 'ordinance' in which only the Mayor…
SC DHEC confirms two new possible cases of Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Tuesday afternoon they are investigating two new possible cases of the Coronavirus in Camden, in Kershaw County. According to DHEC, the new…
Longtime state senator announces retirement
Orangeburg, S.C. (AP)--A state senator who has served in the South Carolina General Assembly since 1975 says he will step aside at the end of the year. Sen. John Matthews said Tuesday he will not…
Prisma Health providing updates on health care system’s preparedness for Coronavirus
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Leaders at Prisma Health Midlands are providing updates on the health care system’s preparedness for the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19. The Prisma Health team is discussing the extensive…
Columbia City Council to discuss suspending normal operating procedures of Council meetings due to Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Today City of Columbia leaders will discuss changing council meeting protocols because of the Coronavirus. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin released the following information about the growing concern: "In the interest of…
Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck on Lynchburg Highway
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was killed by a truck on Lynchburg Highway near Vista Lane on Monday.
Missing West Columbia woman found safe this week
West Columbia Police say they have found a woman who was reported missing this month.Officials say Glenda Whitaker was found safe this week.
Man caught after a stabbing on Gervais Street bridge in Columbia
Columbia Police Department says they caught a man wanted for a stabbing on the Gervais Street bridge on Monday.
Columbia Housing takes precautions to prevent coronavirus spread
Columbia, SC ( WOLO)---Columbia Housing is taking actions to address concerns over the coronavirus. Ivory Mathews, the Interim Executive Director for Columbia Housing says even though the risk of being exposed…
Presumptive case of coronavirus treated at Lexington Medical
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- ABC Columbia news has confirmed that a patient with a presumptive case of coronavirus was treated at the Lexington Medical center Emergency Department over the weekend. A spokesperson…
Brother-sister duo arrested for attempted murder after shooting in Orangeburg
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - A brother and sister in Orangeburg County have been arrested for attempted murder. Raheim Fuller, 25, and Tashanae Fuller, 22 both face a charge of attempted murder…
"It's scary": Kershaw County residents respond to rise in COVID-19 cases
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- One confirmed case and five presumptive positive cases of coronavirus have been identified in people who live in Camden, according to South Carolina's Department of Health and Environmental Control…
SC House set to consider state budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina House is getting ready to consider the state's $10 billion budget. House members will come back for a rare Monday session to take up routine matters before starting the main part of the…
Police: Man barricaded inside Lexington mobile home
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington police are on the scene of a man barricaded inside a mobile home on Industrial Blvd. Details are limited at this time. Police are scheduled to give an update at…
