First responders asked to donate blood April 1 on Bull Street
Local law enforcement officials are calling on first responders to donate blood during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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One man critically injured after shooting on Dorrah Street
Columbia Police say one man is critically injured after a shooting at the 1100 block on Dorrah Street on Monday.
Some want SC Governor to implement 'Stay at Home' order
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- as the numbers of cases and deaths continue to grow in South Carolina local and state leaders are asking Governor Henry McMaster to make more changes.…
Fort Jackson declares 'Public Health Emergency' with 25 COVID-19 cases
Fort Jackson, SC (WOLO) --- Fort Jackson announces a spike in the amount of cases from 2 just last week to 25 confirmed cases on post Monday March 30th, 2020. Brigadier General Milford Beagle, Jr., now declaring a 'Public Health…
SC Governor issues Executive Order closing public access to all beaches
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order 2020-16, which orders the closure of all public access points to the state’s beaches, as well as closure of all public boat ramps, landings and other access…
AP: Candidate filing in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The filing period for South Carolina's 2020 primaries and November general election closed Monday, although the coronavirus outbreak has left in flux how exactly the elections will be carried out. Perhaps the most highly anticipated election…
Funeral homes feel impact as COVID-19 threat continues
Chapin, S.C. (WOLO) --- This is an unprecedented time for all of us, and it can be especially tough if you've recently lost a loved one. Because of changing state and federal guidelines, funeral…
DHEC announces two additional deaths related to coronavirus, 151 new cases
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Monday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced two additional deaths related to coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the state’s total number of deaths to 18. According to health officials,…
DHEC website offers COVID-19 map, case updates, plus health recommendations
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking for local updates from health officials on the Coronavirus and updates on state cases, you can check out The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control website. The site is a resource…
Augusta National donates $2 million toward coronavirus testing, relief
Augusta National Golf Club is donating $2 million to two local entities to help with the coronavirus pandemic.
Lexington Richland District Five announces changes to meal pick up
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- School officials with Lexington Richland District Five announced starting today March 30, 2020 students will not be required to be present at feeding sites when parents and guardians pick…
UPDATE: Woman, 50, reported missing in Kershaw County found safe
Kershaw County deputies say they're looking for a missing woman, Pamela Ann Anderson, 50, who was last seen on Sunday.
Motorcyclist killed after crash on I-20 west in Lexington County
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist was killed after a crash on I-20 west at mile marker 53 on Sunday.
Sumter School District modifies meal distribution during COVID-19 pandemic
Sumter School District officials say they're modifying their meal distribution schedule with new locations starting today.
Columbia remembers Samantha Josephson one year later
Sunday marked one year since Samantha Josephson was kidnapped and killed after getting into a vehicle she thought was her Uber
Trident Medical says thank you for restaurant donations
CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — Restaurants and other businesses have been donating anything they can to the healthcare workers on the front lines of COVID-19. Now, Trident Medical Center and other hospitals, doctors and clinicians want to thanks for…
SC's typical June primary not certain with coronavirus
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — As the coronavirus has caused massive changes to life in South Carolina, one thing is proceeding as scheduled — the deadline for political candidates to be on the ballot for the 2020 primaries and November election.…
Two SC prison employees but no inmates test positive for virus
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina state prison officials say two employees have tested positive for the coronavirus in South Carolina, but no inmates have been confirmed with the illness. The employees…
SCDHEC announces 113 new cases of Coronavirus, 1 new death
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)— The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced one additional death related to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus and 113 new cases on Sunday. This brings the state’s total number of deaths to 16. The…
All SC State Parks closed through April 30
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- All of South Carolina's State Parks are now closed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. According to officials, state parks will be closed from March 28- April 30, 2020. However, any visitors who are currently at…
Columbia Mayor releases statement on enforcement of 'stay home' ordinance
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says the city's 'Stay Home' ordinance will be enforced. Saturday, just before the ordinance set to take effect, the Mayor released the following statement: "The Emergency Stay Home/Stay Safe Order for the City…
South Carolina: Order to protect 1st responders in outbreak
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina's governor is aiming to protect first responders during the new coronavirus outbreak, ordering that anyone calling 911 be asked if anyone near them is symptomatic for COVID-19. Gov. Henry McMaster required in an executive…
Richland Co. deputies investigating fatal shooting, break-in attempt
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO) --- Richland Co. deputies are investigating a fatal shooting after an attempted break-in at a home on the 500 block of Great North Road. On Saturday, officials were called to the…
2 Gaston teens charged in Friday night fatal shooting
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) --- Two teens from Gaston are now in custody and charged in connection to a fatal shooting Friday night. According to a press release sent by the Lexington Co.…
S.C. cities defy state on restrictions as virus cases rise
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) --- Leaders of several South Carolina cities on Saturday said they were defying Gov. Henry McMaster's opposition to stay-at-home orders and Attorney General Alan Wilson's opinion that only McMaster can issue such measures. The moves came as…
