Community remembers Myrtle Beach officer
Myrtle Beach, S.C. (WPDE)--If you were near Myrtle Beach State Park around 10 a.m. Tuesday, you heard the procession. Around 75 police vehicles and even more officers coming out to join family and…
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Family of teen shot by police accuse department of cover-up
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The family of a man shot and killed by police say they are not satisfied with the ruling that his death was justified. Tuesday afternoon the Racial Justice Network held…
DHEC: 909 new cases of Coronavirus, 18 additional deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Tuesday 909 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 18 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 112,088 and confirmed deaths to…
Officials: Two UofSC Greek Village Houses under quarantine after several test positive for COVID-19
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Two University of South Carolina Greek Village houses are now under quarantine after several residents tested positive for coronavirus, say University officials. According to a UofSC release, the students will remain in quarantine for up to 14…
Prisma Health offering free COVID-19 testing at mobile site this week
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prisma Health is offering free COVID-19 testing this week. Officials say you can get tested Friday and Saturday at a mobile site on 2204 Lee Street. The testing will take place from…
Man charged with murder for fatal shooting at River Rest Road in Orangeburg
Orangeburg County deputies say they arrested a man accused of a fatal shooting in the town of North on Monday.
Pharmacists, health care providers join statewide effort to curb declining youth vaccination numbers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As children across the state get ready to go back to some form of learning this fall, some have not gotten the necessary shots needed to go back to the…
Life-threatening injuries for victim in hit and run; CPD investigating
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A man was seriously hurt in a hit and run in Columbia Monday night. According to the Columbia Police Department, the victim has life-threatening injuries. Officers are investigating the…
Daycare worker caught on camera hitting, tossing child
Sumter County, S.C (WOLO)– A former daycare employee has been charged with unlawful conduct towards a child after Sumter County Sheriff's…
City of Columbia's Parks and Rec distributing free meals to children this week
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- As school gets ready to start, the City of Columbia's Parks and Recreation Department will offer free meals to children, 18 and under, now through Friday, August 28. The meals will…
SCDC hosts drive-thru job fair for people seeking employment
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is hiring. On Monday, SCDC held a drive-thru job fair where people could apply directly from the comfort of their car. “We’re just trying to be out here, relevant in…
DHEC: More than 200 Coronavirus testing events scheduled through October
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Health officials continue to report new coronavirus cases under 1,000. Health officials say there are even more ways for you to get screened over…
Chase leads to crash, negotiation
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- A chase lead to negotiators having to talk a man off of a 30ft wall. Troopers with the Highway Patrol say they spotted a truck driving recklessly in Red Bank and…
DHEC reports 543 new COVID 19 cases
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- DHEC announces one of the lowest numbers of COVID-19 deaths we've seen in months. Monday afternoon DHEC says of the 4,090 tests processed Sunday there were 7 confirmed COVID 19 related…
Haley, Scott to address RNC
Charlotte, N.C. (WOLO)--There will be a distinct South Carolina theme to this evening's festivities at the Republican National Convention. Former Governor and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and Senator Tim Scott are among the featured speakers. You can watch the Republican…
City of Columbia hosting mobile Coronavirus test site with Prisma Health
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to get tested for Coronavirus? The City of Columbia, in partnership with Prisma Health, has set up test sites for the remainder of August. City officials have released the following dates and locations: 8/25 Prisma Health …
Clemson voted No. 1 in Preseason AP Poll
The Clemson Tigers will enter the 2020 football season ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press Preseason Top 25 poll, which was released on Monday. It marks Clemson's second straight season opening atop the poll and represents Clemson's second No. 1 selection among major polls this preseason, matching its No. 1 ranking in the 2020 preseason Coaches Poll.
One arrested & one wanted for shooting at Riverbend Apartments in West Columbia
Lexington County deputies have arrested one man and searching for another after a shooting at the Riverbend Apartments.
DHEC: 663 new confirmed Coronavirus cases, 8 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 663 new confirmed cases and 33 new probable cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, as well as 8 additional confirmed deaths and 4 new probable deaths.
Columbia Police Department investigating after man found shot on Harden Street
According to the Columbia Police Department, investigators are reviewing surveillance video after a man was found shot at approximately 6 a.m. on the 600 block of Harden Street.
DHEC: 825 new Coronavirus cases, 33 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 825 new confirmed cases and 68 new probable cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, as well as 33 additional confirmed deaths and 2 new probable deaths.
Former, current Gamecock student athletes call on UofSC to take Strom Thurmond's name off fitness center
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Several former and current Gamecock athletes are calling on the University of South Carolina to change the name of the fitness center named after former U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond. Gamecock Women's…
RCSD arrest man on drug charges fourth time this year
Richland Co.,SC (WOLO) --- The Richland County Sheriff's Office has arrested 22 year-old Demetrius Tavaris Moody on drug charges for the fourth time this year. Officials say Moody was arrested at his home in the 3600 block of Hoyt Street…
More VA health services safely reintroduced for veterans
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The Columbia VA Health Care System is now expanding health care services, after limiting them in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We cater to 85,000 veterans across this great state. And every year, we have more…
DHEC: 967 news cases of Coronavirus, 52 additional deaths in SC
DHEC: 967 news cases of Coronavirus, 52 additional deaths in SC.
