$5,000 reward offered for information into church fire on Whaley Street
One law enforcement agency is offering $5,000 for information about a church fire in Columbia last month.ATF Charlotte is investigating
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Number of meals districts are using to feed children during outbreak jumps
Richland Co, SC (WOLO) --- The number of meals served by Lexington - Richland School District Five has grown exponentially in the past three weeks. District officials say the first week…
Richland County deputies arrest man for shooting on Bookman Road
Richland County Sheriff's Department officials have arrested a man accused of a shooting at Bookman Road on Wednesday.
Prisma Health implements additional safeguards during outbreak
Columbia,SC (WOLO)---Prisma Health recently updated its policy on what personal protective equipment its employees will have in order to match the guidelines from the centers for disease control and prevention and the world health…
Lexington Medical Center wants you to help bring patients smiles
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- During the pandemic, health officials say it can be tough to be isolated from your loved ones, but it can be even harder when you are isolated…
UofSC extends remote learning through end of summer
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --The University of South Carolina says they are continuing to maintain a healthy study body, campus faculty and staff and to keep them safe have decided to extend remote learning.…
Local distillery uses facility to make hand sanitizer
Leesville, SC (WOLO) --- A local distillery is using its facility to fill a need in the fight against the coronavirus. Craig and Merideth Amick of Hollow Creek Distillery in Leesville were contacted…
SC DEW: Unemployment claims increase more than 100% in one week
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Unemployment numbers in South Carolina and across the nation continue to skyrocket as the coronavirus outbreak continues. Officials with the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce say last week more than 64…
DHEC announces five additional deaths, 261 new cases of coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Thursday announced five additional deaths related to COVID-19. Health officials say the deaths occurred in elderly individuals who all had underlying health conditions. Two were residents of Florence…
Blue Ribbon cab Company offering free rides to seniors due to coronavirus crisis
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Original Blue Ribbon Taxi is offering free and discounted rides during the coronavirus pandemic. The Blue Ribbon Taxi service announced it is offering free rides to seniors, 60 and older…
UofSC to begin issuing student refunds
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The University of South Carolina will start giving money back to students after closing the campus for the rest of the semester. According to UofSC, the prorated refunds will include meal…
Dawn Staley makes history as Naismith Coach of the Year
South Carolina women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley completed her sweep of annual awards today as the Atlanta Tipoff Club named her its 2020 Werner Ladder Naismith Women's College Coach of the Year.
Richland County deputies arrest man wanted for groping a teen in Walmart
Richland County Deputies arrested a man accused of groping a 16-year-old girl at a Walmart in January. Officials say Marlon Carpio is charged
One man shot on Bookman Road and Nature Trail in Richland County
Officials with the Richland County Sheriff's Department say one man was shot on Bookman Road and Nature Trail this week.
Man wanted for armed robbery at Lafayette Drive apartment complex
Sumter Police are looking for a man accused of an armed robbery at an apartment complex on Lafayette Drive.
SC candidate charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor
RCSD: The founder of a charity that provides bulletproof vests for police departments who can’t afford them was charged with incest and rape.
Columbia police close access to HQ's to reduce coronavirus spread
Columbia,SC (WOLO)--- You may not be able to enter the Columbia Police Department headquarters, but believe the men and women in blue are still there and working to keep you safe. In…
SC inmates make thousands of masks to donate to health care facilities
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina inmates are doing their part to stop the spread of the coronavirus. According to the Department of Corrections offenders at Leath and Camille Graham Correctional institutions are making…
Fort Jackson shuts access to non essential workers, key personnel
Fort Jackson, SC (WOLO) --- Fort Jackson is seeing a rise of coronavirus cases on their post and to stop the spread that was at last check reported at 25 cases forcing officials…
Prices at Pump drop well below $2 a gallon in SC during pandemic
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia is seeing a big dip in prices at the pump, amid the coronavirus crisis. Columbia and the rest of the nation are now seeing steady prices under $2 dollars a gallon.…
SC Consumer Affairs warns of scammers during coronavirus crisis
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Scammers are looking to take advantage of people during the pandemic. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is warning you to be aware of scams, especially with the stimulus checks on the…
Maintaining your mental health during the pandemic
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of people are feeling a heightened sense of anxiety, stress and a lack of control over the situation. “This is unprecedented.…
DHEC announces four new deaths, 210 additional cases of coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday, The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced four additional deaths related to coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the state’s total number of deaths to 26. DHEC also reporting…
SC DHEC offers online resources about the Coronavirus
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…
SC Dept. of Commerce provides online resources for businesses amid Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- As the coronavirus pandemic shuts down more and more business, there are some resources for those in South Carolina, looking for help. The South Carolina Department of Commerce says in response to the closure of non-essential businesses…
