LAURENS, SC (AP) - The first trial in a South Carolina courtroom since the COVID-19 pandemic began includes spread out jurors, a glass shield around the witness stand and bailiffs reminding everyone that masks are required. The murder trial started…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Harvest Hope Food Bank announced a new food initiative this month called 'Fill the Gap.' Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Harvest Hope has seen record numbers of…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --If you have gone out to eat over the last few days, you might have seen some changes at your favorite bars and restaurants Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC)’s new executive…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)--While we wait for movie theaters to reopen across the country, drive in theaters are popping up all over. The Town of Lexington wants to invite you out to it's 80's themed…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Wednesday, reported 1,175 new confirmed cases of the Coronavirus, 45 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Make sure you have your mask. The City of Columbia extended its' mask ordinance for another sixty days. The City Council met virtually Tuesday afternoon and once again, the City's response…
Carowinds amusement park will remain closed for the rest of the year because of the coronavirus. That means no Scarowinds this year.
South Carolina Highway Patrol officials say one person was killed in a fatal crash on Tuesday on Belleville Road.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- There could be a new type of COVID-19 test coming to South Carolina. Senators in the Reopen S.C. Tracing and Testing Subcommittee heard testimony from medical professionals Tuesday afternoon talking about…
Orangeburg,SC (WOLO) ---- Two suspects have been arrested after Orangeburg authorities say the two were involved in an armed robbery last month where the clerk of the store was…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Following Hurricane Isaias, South Carolinians are now dealing with both hurricane season and the COVID-19 pandemic. Artificial intelligence-powered software at the University of South Carolina's Social Media Insights…
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- There was quite a show over Lexington Medical Center Tuesday afternoon. The US Army Black Daggers, a special operations command parachute team, landed on the campus of the medical center…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Tuesday, reported 1,168 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 52 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO, AP)-- A suspicious substance that police say protesters threw at them during demonstrations in may turned out to be water and antacid Police Department Spokeswoman Jennifer Timmons said the FBI confirmed…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- The State Department of Revenue has released its final report on its audit of Richland County's Penny Tax program. According to the audit obtained by ABC Columbia through a Freedom of Information Act request, the county…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Prisma says it will no longer move its testing sites around. Officials say their research found that people were more likely to get tested based on their own health rather…
Pawleys Island, S.C. (WOLO)-- Tuesday morning police on Pawleys Island asked people to avoid the island if at all possible. Police say the storm blew a fair amount of debris…
Highway Patrol says one person has died after a fatal collision Monday night in Calhoun County.Troopers say it happened at 9 p.m.
(Associated Press) --- Santee Cooper Utility will freeze rates for all residential, commercial, and lighting customers starting this month through December of 2024. The freeze is part of a settlement agreement with customers…
Fairfield County deputies say one person was killed in a shooting at a large gathering early Sunday morning.
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (AP) - Coastal shops and restaurants have closed early and both residents and tourists have abandoned the beaches as a newly restrengthened Hurricane Isaias speeds toward the Carolinas. The U.S. National Hurricane Center expected the storm…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Students with the University of South Carolina are back after ending last semester early during the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic here in South Carolina. As they return to campus, and…
(ABC News) -- While people along our coast here in South Carolina are already feeling the effects of tropical storm Isaias, people as far north as Rhode Island could be impacted by…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --As Hurricane Isaias moves closer to the South Carolina coast Monday night, thousands of people could be at risk of losing their power. Even after adjusting procedures due to COVID-19 pandemic,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ABC Columbia continues to track the path of Isaias as it churns toward the South Carolina Coast. You can count on Chief Meteorologist John Farley and Tyler Ryan to keep you informed…
