COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Health officials say Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been detected in 11 horses in 8 South Carolina counties. The disease is a mosquito-borne illness. DHEC says the virus was detected in the Lowcountry, Midlands, and Pee Dee…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia's Parks and Recreation Department will offer free meals to children, 18 and under on Friday August 28, 2020. During the free meal event, Parks and Rec officials say First Choice by Select Health…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---A now former teacher pleaded guilty to Criminal Solicitation of a Minor and was sentenced to ten years in prison Monday. According to Leary McKenzie, the attorney representing Kenneth McWilliams,…
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Investigators in West Columbia are searching for a suspect wanted in connection to a shooting. Police say it happened on August 15th on Leaphart St. Details surrounding the circumstances of…
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 8th fastest recovery for weekly unemployment claims in the country. The survey was based on three metrics, comparing…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are a student in Lexington One, district officials say starting August 31, students can receive meals on virtual learning days. According to the District, AA BB students will receive three breakfast and three lunch…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin said more needs to be done by all South Carolina citizens to curb the spread of COVID-19, saying everyone in South Carolina has a role to…
IRMO, SC (WOLO)-- A Fall tradition in Irmo will not go on this year. The 47th annual Irmo Okra Strut festival is cancelled. Irmo Mayor Barry Walker announced that the town will not…
Multiple Midlands districts are opening back up soon. Sumter County schools start back tomorrow, August 28th.
Columbia, SC (Associated Press) --Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is part of a group of Mayors that are suing the federal government over what they are calling a 'public safety threat'. Wednesday Mayor…
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was killed after a fatal collision on I-26 at mile marker 80 Sunday.
Sumter County deputies say a runaway teen has safely returned home on Wednesday after running away on Sunday.
Governor Henry McMaster spent Wednesday recognizing the Darlington Raceway for its contributions to the state of South Carolina. Dalington Raceway was the first venue to hold a live sporting event following mass…
Sumter, SC (WOLO) -- Sumter county is hoping members of the public can help them locate a teenager who has been missing for more than two days. Authorities are asking for your help…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina has officially applied for more help for those put out of work by the COVID-19 pandemic. Today the Governor's Office and the Department of Employment and Workforce announced the state submitted its grant application for…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Black Lives Matter South Carolina (BLM SC), and partner groups, are planning a weekend of marches and protests in downtown Columbia. Protesters will be taking to the streets of Columbia again, both Friday and Saturday in…
Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Orangeburg Co. deputies say they are seeking several suspects who they say tried to break into machines at a local laundromat. Deputies say last Friday at around 2:30am a white…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. deputies are searching for a woman who's been missing for more than three weeks. Barbara Diamond was last seen near the Taco Bell off Broad River Rd. on August…
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Sumter Co. deputies say a shooting investigation also yielded a drug arrest. Investigators say when they responded to a report of a domestic situation at a home on Derwent Dr. on…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Celebrating 100 years of women's right to vote. Wednesday is 'She Did' day in Columbia. Wednesday morning Historic Columbia, the Women's Rights Empowerment Network, and the League of Women Voters held…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Wednesday reported 505 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 42 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases…
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- The highway patrol is looking for answers after a hit and run last Friday night. Investigators say it happened around 9:30 on Busbee Rd. near Pasture Rd. in Lexington Co.. According to troopers either a truck…
Fort Mill, S.C. (WCCB)-- Some supporters of President Trump are thankful no one was hurt after police say shots were fired at them in Fort Mill Tuesday. It happened Tuesday night on the Sutton…
CHAPIN, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington-Richland School District Five's newest elementary school has been named, say District officials. Piney Woods Elementary School is set to open next Fall in Chapin. It will be…
IRMO, SC (WOLO) - The 47th Annual Okra Strut Festival is cancelled. In an email to the media, Irmo Mayor Barry Walker Sr. announced the town will not host a festival this year. The 2020 festival was scheduled for September…
