Prospects ready for closeup on NFL draft night from home
Yetur Gross-Matos would have liked to have been in Las Vegas for the NFL draft on Thursday night, but the Penn State defensive lineman is OK with participating from home.
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Assembly Street to remain closed through Friday for railroad repair
Norfolk Southern Railroad officials now say Assembly Street will remain closed through tomorrow as they repair the train tracks.
Three children found safe in S.C. after Virginia Amber Alert, parents in custody
South Carolina Highway Patrol says three kids who were the focus of an Amber Alert in Virginia, were found safe Wednesday.
One man killed after fatal shooting on Lewis Road in Sumter
Sumter Police Department say one man was killed outside his home on Lewis Road after a fatal shooting on Wednesday.
Seniors get bags of 'relief' to help them out during the pandemic
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- Richland County Coroner Gary Watts and Sheriff Leon Lott took to the street Wednesday to help seniors get some of the essential items they may need while they are…
Mayor Benjamin: "Data, not dates" will drive city's response to COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says now is not the time to slow down the city’s approach towards fighting the coronavirus. He says city staff is looking at new ways to prevent…
Lexington Police looking for $20k bank fraud suspect
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - Lexington Police hope you can help find the person who recently got away with nearly $20,000 from a bank in Lexington. Wednesday night LPD released a photo of the person in question saying he was involved…
Community DHEC says has high COVID-19 cases get layer of protection
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- While the City of Columbia remains under a curfew in an attempt to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), health officials say some communities are still reporting rampant…
West Columbia PD search for missing teenager
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The West Columbia Police Department hopes someone may have information the whereabouts of a teen they say has been missing for several days. According to authorities, 16…
DHEC: Five new deaths, 160 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Wednesday, announced 160 new cases of the coronavirus and five additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina…
McMaster thanks parents and teachers: SC Schools to remain closed for the school year
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster thanked parents and teachers during a briefing Wednesday about keeping schools closed in South Carolina. McMaster, along with State Superintendent of Education, Molly Spearman, announced…
City of Columbia gives small businesses a big boost
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---As many reopen their doors today, some businesses across the City of Columbia received a big boost. The City Council voted to give nearly $1 million dollars to more than…
Kirkland Institution on lockdown after second inmate tests positive for COVID-19
The South Carolina Department of Corrections says the Kirkland Reception and Evaluation Center in Columbia is now on a quarantine lock-down
Yesterdays Restaurant & Tavern 'hang it up'
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Tuesday was the first day some South Carolina stores and restaurants were able to open their doors back up after Governor Henry McMaster relaxed part of his Executive Order that…
Several small businesses welcome back customers for first time in weeks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- For the first time after the coronavirus pandemic forced some businesses to close, several people had a chance to visit some of their favorite local businesses. Tuesday marked the first day several…
COVID-19 takes toll on SC nursing homes, assisted living facilities
Columbia,SC ( WOLO)--- Since cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) began spread here in South Carolina, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has made weekly press briefings, and daily updates on their website to…
Some SC Retail stores reopen under Governor McMasters Order
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Tonight Governor Henry McMaster's order to allow certain retailers to reopen is now in effect. That means certain stores previously deemed non-essential like department stores, furniture stores, florists, bookstores, and craft stores can…
SC National Guard assists Harvest Hope during coronavirus crisis
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Harvest Hope Food Bank says it has seen record numbers of people in its emergency pantry curbside distribution lines. Now the food bank has called in the South Carolina…
DHEC: 11 new deaths, 172 additional cases of coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Tuesday, announced 172 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 11 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina…
Providers continue caring for people with intellectual disabilities despite pandemic
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Across the country, workers who provide essential services for people with intellectual disabilities continue to do so during the pandemic. But they're not being included in financial distributions or receiving any help to get Personal…
Two murder victims killed Monday identified as 76 & 28-year-old relatives
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Two women killed in a Monday night shooting in lower Richland have been identified by the coroner. Sarah Mae Richbow, 76, and Kiara Richbow, 28, both died from gunshot wounds to the upper body. Richland County…
Clarendon County identifies victim of a two-vehicle fatal crash on SC-527
Clarendon County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a two-vehicle fatal collision on South Carolina Highway 527 Monday.
Woman injured in shooting on Aspinwall Road in Columbia
Columbia Police Department says one woman is hurt after a shooting Monday night on the 500 block of Aspinwall Road.
Gov. McMaster allows certain small retailers to open doors, but with certain restrictions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced the latest step towards reopening the South Carolina economy in response to the coronavirus pandemic. His newest executive orders allows public beach access, giving the…
Double shooting investigation: 2 women shot in lower Richland
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigation a double shooting Monday night. RCSD says they got a call around 8:40 to the 2500 block of South Partridge Circle. When they got there they found two women…
