SC Superintendent of Education approves 36 more district reopening plans, requires face masks in public school facilities
SC Superintendent of Education approves 36 more district reopening plans, requires face masks in public school facilities.
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COVID 19 to impact hurricane shelters as Isaias approaches
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina Emergency Management Division is discouraging evacuees from looking to shelters first if they need to leave the coast as the state braces for potential impact of Hurricane Isaias. Instead encouraging evacuees to stay with friends or…
Dominion Energy to perform Tree Trimming in several Columbia neighborhoods
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-- Residents in several downtown neighborhoods, including the Bradley Community and Lake Katherine, will see tree trimming activities over the next few weeks. According to Dominion Energy, they will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the…
RCSD hosts free drive-thru gun locks event today
Following the deaths of two toddlers in the Midlands this week, the Richland County Sheriff's Department is planning a free drive thru...
Man arrested for breaking into Elmwood Avenue gas station for wine and lottery tickets
Columbia Police have arrested a man accused of breaking into a gas station for wine and lottery tickets on Elmwood Avenue.
Man wearing brightly colored flames mask robs conveniences store at gunpoint
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Investigators are looking for an armed robbery suspect who wore a brightly colored mask with flames on it to rob a convenience store last week. The robbery happened at the G.T. Foodmart on Shakespeare Rd. Friday,…
CPD searches for vandals responsible for defacing five points mural
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Columbia Police Department (CPD) are looking for the person(s) responsible for vandalizing a mural in Five Points. According to CPD, an officer discovered the American flag mural painted on…
Midlands teachers look to utilize caution, creativity when school starts back up
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With the start of the school year just around the corner, several teachers are preparing to educate their students in several different ways. Even with some students sitting in their…
Special Olympics South Carolina cancels Fall State Games due to COVID-19
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Special Olympics South Carolina is another organization feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to Spring and Summer State Games, the organization recently announced the Fall State…
SEC to play conference-only, 10-game schedule this football season
The Southeastern Conference is expected to announce a conference-only, 10-game schedule this season, sources tell ABC Columbia.
DHEC: 1,636 new cases of Coronavirus and 48 new deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Thursday, reported 1,636 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 48 additional confirmed deaths. Health officials say this brings the total number…
Sen. Tim Scott hosts Instagram Live with "Captain America" Chris Evans
Washington, D.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott had a chance down to sit down, albeit virtually, with an Avenger! Wednesday Senator Scott Hosted an Instagram Live conversation with actor Chris Evans who plays Captain…
SC Superintendent of Education approves 25 more district reopening plans
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman approved reopening plans for several districts, including some districts in the Midlands. On Thursday, Spearman approved twenty five school district reopening plans, that had been submitted to the State department of Education.…
Number of initial unemployment claims down in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Fewer people are filing for unemployment in South Carolina. According to the Department of Employment and Workforce, last week 12,194 people filed their initial claim for unemployment insurance in the state. That's down 2,152 from the previous week.…
One suspect arrested; another wanted for bar shooting in Swansea
Lexington County deputies have arrested one suspect and looking for another in a drive-by shooting at a bar in Swansea on July 5.
Suspect wanted for robbery, assault at El Cheapo's on Two Notch Road
Columbia Police have released surveillance images of a man accused of a robbery at the El Cheapo gas station this month.
Planet Fitness to require face coverings at all locations
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A popular chain of fitness centers is now requiring everyone to wear a mask. Starting next month, Planet Fitness says it will require face covering at all of its locations.…
Arguments over Gov. McMaster's $32 million SAFE Grants program heard in court Wednesday
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) -- A judge heard arguments and testimony concerning Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC)’s plan to give millions of dollars worth of scholarships for low-income students to attend private schools this fall. However,…
Flooding on Interstate 26 is diverting traffic in Lexington County
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - Flood waters on Interstate 26 has shut down westbound traffic in Lexington County. 🎴FLOODING on I-26 WB in Lexington has diverted traffic. Drivers have to exit 115. pic.twitter.com/QMqEghkbAI— Josh Berry (@_joshberry) July 30, 2020 According to…
Pedestrian killed in accident near I-20 & Clemson Rd.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia Police are investigating an accident that killed a pedestrian Wednesday night. The fatal collision happened at Interstate 20 and Clemson Road shortly before 9:30 p.m. According to CPD, the Richland County Coroner’s Officer is assisting…
RCSD searches for a man wanted for April burglary
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help them locate a man accused of a burglary they say took place back in April. According to deputies, 38 year…
McMaster opens entertainment venues in latest executive order
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Gov. Henry McMaster is issuing another executive order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It's aimed at slowing the spread in the state. As of Monday, Aug. 3, entertainment like venues can reopen with restrictions. “Festivals,…
Richland One Calendar Committee seeks feedback
Columbia,SC (WOLO) ---- The Richland One Calendar Committee wants to hear your thoughts on the calendar for the upcoming school year. Last week, the Board of School Commissioners approved plans to push back the initial scheduled…
U.S. House passes sweeping rideshare safety bill in honor of fallen UofSC student
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) --The U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping rideshare safety bill in honor of Samantha Josephson, a University of South Carolina student who tragically lost her life in March…
ACC pushes back start date for football, fall sports
The ACC Board of Directors announced that if public health guidance allows, all seven ACC sponsored fall sports will begin competition during the week of Sept. 7-12.
