Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Grab a blanket, a lawn chair, and your face covering and enjoy an evening with some light classical pieces performed by the South Carolina Philharmonic. the musical ensemble is partnering with Historic Columbia to put on…
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--A South Carolina third grade teacher who was last in her classroom less than two weeks ago has died from COVID-19. Officials with Richland School District 2 say 28-year-old Demi Bannister…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- A new tree now stands at Prisma Health Midlands to honor all the team members that have been working tirelessly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. It was dedicated on Wednesday. “When you come, and you see this…
Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials at Fort Jackson say they are continuing to take precautions against COVID-19. A spokesperson for the base says while it is still under a Department of Defense directive and unable to provide specific COVID-19 case…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The 9/11 Remembrance Foundation will pay tribute to South Carolina First Responders and Military Service members on Friday. The "9/11 Morning of Remembrance" prelude starts at 8 a-m, with the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 250 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 29 additional confirmed deaths. But health officials announced a low number of tests being reported Tuesday. DHEC says the total…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Wednesday morning members of Carolina Socialists and other students protested the university's decision to open the campus during the COVID-19 pandemic. A couple dozen students gathered on the Horseshoe for a…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolinians are struggling to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to wallethub.com, South Carolina has the 7th most financial distress in the country. The survey was based on factors like the number of bankruptcy filings,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- As schools across the state start back up, thousands of South Carolina students are still without internet access. To bridge the digital divide, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced a $1.3 million…
Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The Sumter County Coroner's Office says DHEC made a mistake when reporting a child death this week. Coroner Robbie Baker says his office was not made aware of the child death reported Monday as is usually the…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to get screened for Coronavirus? Lexington Medical Center and DHEC are hosting a free COVID-19 testing at Brookland United Methodist Church, located at 541 Meeting Street in West Columbia. The drive thru testing is taking place today,…
Richland County deputies need your help to find a man accused of robbing a Circle K store last month on Clemson Road.
Columbia Police say no one was injured in a two vehicle collision at Gervais Street and Lincoln Street this morning.
You can get free COVID-19 testing at Brookland United Methodist Church today through a drive-thru on Meeting St.
(Associated Press) Officials with the U.S. Attorney's Office say six people are facing federal charges for crimes committed during protests at the end of May, in Columbia and Charleston. Two of the 6 people…
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) -- The specially called Democratic Primary for the Richland County Council District 9 seat is heading to a runoff. According to unofficial results none of the candidates…
JUPITER, FL (AP) - President Donald Trump is seeking to claim the mantle of environmental steward as he announces an expansion of a ban on offshore drilling and highlights conservation projects in Florida. But his administration has overturned or weakened…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The number of active cases has dropped on the campus of the University of South Carolina. Tuesday the university released updated numbers showing active total cases at 654. 640 of the cases are students. Since August…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- This school year looks different for many families across the Midlands, as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many schools to implement a virtual element to learning. Teachers at the Cyber…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As students start coming back to the classroom, some teachers are trying to help catch their students up to speed in critical reading skills. Some studies suggest students may have…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--State health officials are asking South carolina's business community to further engage in the fight against COVID-19. Tuesday DHEC announced the Stay SC Strong program. According to DHEC, when businesses take the pledge…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina is not among the nation's leaders when it comes to responding to the census. In fact its one of the worst. According to data available on the US Census Bureau's website, 80.7% of households have…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Officials with the US Attorney's office say six people are facing federal charges for crimes committed during protests at the end of May, in Columbia and Charleston. Two…
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Troopers with the highway patrol are looking for a truck they say hit a man and left him lying on the side of the road. Investigators say on September 4th, last Friday, a white 2003 to 2009…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Saliva testing resumed at UofSC Tuesday. The testing at Davis Field was stopped last week due to a staffing shortage at the lab. Officials say they were able to perform 200 saliva based tests for students Tuesday. In…
