COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --- Starting today, Wednesday August 19, Senior Meals and Masks initiatives begin. Senior Resources and Columbia Housing Authority will kick off a community provide not only meals, but also deliver masks to 323 senior citizen every week.…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The owner and founder of the popular steak restaurant, 'Halls Chophouse' has passed away according to those close to the family. The business posted a…
COLUMBIA, SC (WCIV) — A report Wednesday to South Carolina lawmakers reveals 780 children across the state remain unaccounted for since March, when schools shut down in-person instruction and sent students home in…
Sumter,SC (WOLO) --Sumter County Sheriff's Office is hoping you can help them locate Henry Taylor Jr. after authorities say he set a home on fire with someone inside. According to deputies,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- With the University of South Carolina just about to start classes, President Bob Caslen says he’s confident his students will try to keep each other safe. However, he also says…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina continues to see slightly lower numbers of new coronavirus cases. According to DHEC of the more than 4,000 tests processed Tuesday, officials say they found 704 new cases of COVID 19. In addition 17 covid…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Former Gov. Nikki Haley's foundation Original Six is working to bring the love of reading into the homes of children in need. Wednesday the program announced it is taking over the My First Library program to provide…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---The Columbia VA Health Care System is implementing a plan to safely expand health care services at all of their locations statewide. Monday, the facility began the steps to this process by increasing most services by 25…
Columbia Fire Department says North Main Street is back open this morning after a gas leak from a cut natural gas line.
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A Midlands church wants to make sure kids are ready to go back to school whether its in person or virtual. Brookland United Methodist Church is hosting a book…
Richland County Sheriff's Department has suspended a deputy who was arrested for domestic violence allegations.
Columbia Police say twin brothers were killed after a fatal collision Monday night on the 4400 block of Farrow Road.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --One person who has seen the true impact of COVID-19 firsthand is your county’s coroner. South Carolinas Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says a coroner or medical examiner has…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO, AP) - A South Carolina man who took his time to scratch off the numbers on a lottery ticket ended up winning $250,000. The winner, who asked not to be identified, took a chance on a 50X…
Lexington Co, SC (WOLO) --- The Lexington County narcotics agents have arrested a man and woman accused of trafficking various types of drugs from a Gaston Mobile home. According to authorities, 22 year old…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Tuesday, Aug. 18 marks 100 years since the 19th Amendment was ratified, giving women the right to vote. In honor of that, women leaders from across South Carolina met at the State House to celebrate 100…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- During Tuesday's city council meeting council members approved an ordinance declaring Juneteenth a city-wide holiday starting on June 19th 2021. Juneteenth, is recognized as the end of slavery and is the oldest known celebration honoring the end…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The City of Columbia will not institute a new curfew, for now. The possible new emergency management curfew was on the agenda for Tuesday afternoon's council meeting. Ultimately the council wanted the governor to extend his current ban…
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--The University of South Carolina is joining a handful of universities nationwide to implement saliva tests for COVID-19. The school said Tuesday the tests will be free for students, faculty and staff…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The number of new coronavirus cases continues to be low but so too do the number of tests. Tuesday DHEC reported 691 new positive cases and 47 additional deaths. The number of tests processed Monday continues to be…
Eastover, S.C. (WOLO)--Fresh off of his appearance during the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, Congressman Jim Clyburn was in the Midlands Tuesday afternoon. Clyburn visited the Eastover post office to meet…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- This year's Clear the Shelters event was a big success. According to Columbia Animal Services, 46 pets were adopted last Friday. But there are still plenty of forever friends…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The VA is partnering with the Red Cross to host a blood drive Wednesday at the Dorn VA Medical Center on Garners Ferry Rd. The Share Your Health, Roll Up Your Sleeves" blood drive is part a nationwide…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--57 new jobs are on their way to the Midlands. Tuesday the governor's office announced KRA Operations is establishing a new facility in Newberry County. In addition to the jobs, the company is investing more than $11 million.…
Columiba, S.C. (AP)--South Carolina's Senate is coming back into session in two weeks to mull over possible election law updates necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak. Senate President Harvey Peeler said Monday that state senators would return Sept. 2 to "make…
