COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified three victims in an early Sunday morning accident. Coroner Watts says a 2004 Dodge Ram Crew Cab was northbound on Two Notch Road when it crashed into multiple trees coming…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina is set to host a tax free weekend. The state's annual Tax Free holiday is set for August 7-9, 2020. During the weekend, certain items will be exempt…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday, announced 1,170 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 25 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Grab that mask and get creative! Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and the City of Columbia have launched the #MaskUpColumbiaSC, campaign. The Mayor says the new public education and social engagement campaign…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking to get screened for Coronavirus, there are numerous testing sites across South Carolina. According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, they are working with community partners to set up…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You can roll up your sleeve and help the American Red Cross with the blood shortage they are experiencing. The Red Cross is hosting a Blood Drive Sunday, July 26 from 10am-3pm at Brookland Baptist Church (1066…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Saturday, announced 74 new deaths and 1,368 new cases of Coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Some new faces are heading to local hospitals to help out with the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. South Carolina's Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the state's…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Students in Lexington Richland District Five will now start school on September 8, while the first day for teachers will be August 20. Lexington-Richland School District Five voted Thursday to start…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking to get screened for Coronavirus, Lexington Medical Center is hosting a free testing site Saturday. Lexington Medical…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Richland County’s new elections director says her team has been working hard to make sure November’s general election goes smoothly, in contrast of what happened during the June 9 primary.…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- We want to congratulate the latest Columbia Fire Department recruiting class! Friday 27 firefighters were given their badges at an outdoor ceremony at Benedict College. Because of the ongoing coronavirus…
Sumter, SC (WOLO) -- A Sumter County traffic stop lands a man behind bars, but authorities say it wasn't for his initial stop that deputies say was for driving 61 miles…
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- The Lexington Police Department is working to make the summer heat a little more bearable for residents in need . Chief Terrance Green says for the last ten…
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Earlier this week, 17-year-old Javion Cannon of Columbia, lost his life after drowning in the Congaree River. Witnesses say he jumped off some rocks, went underwater,…
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)--One of the Midlands largest school districts is altering its plans for reopening in the fall. Thursday night the Lexington Richland School District 5 school board approved a hybrid schedule plan for the start of the new school…
Calhoun Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Calhoun Co. deputies are searching for a missing teen. Investigators say Imani Gleaton, 18, was last seen leaving her job at Hardee's in St. Matthews on July 10th. Deputies say they…
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - South Carolina State University announced Thursday it will start the 2020 fall semester with all classes being delivered remotely, effective Aug 10th. In a message from university President James Clark, the school cited a recent significant…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A Columbia city councilman is suing state leaders over the law that keeps controversial statues standing throughout South Carolina. Councilman Howard Duvall and two other plaintiff's are challenging the…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Because of the pandemic, many college students finished the school year with virtual learning, and had internships cancelled or put on hold. But despite that, the Richland County Sheriff's Department…
Richland Co., SC (WOLO)--We now know the identity of a toddler deputies say accidentally shot and killed himself Wednesday night. According to the coroner's office 3 year old Liam Myers died from a…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- People that produce liquor in South Carolina are asking congress for economic relief. In a letter to the South Carolina congressional delegation, trade associations representing more than 34 distillers throughout the state urged the lawmakers to provide…
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)--Police are cracking down on speeding in Lexington and across the state. A spokesperson for the Lexington Police Department says police are taking part in Operation Southern Shield. It is a statewide initiative to intensify enforcement of posted…
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Orangeburg are looking for several people they say robbed a convenience store in broad daylight. Investigators say around 3:30 Wednesday afternoon the suspects robbed Quick Mart in Rowesville at…
One of the executives at the center of the VC Summer nuclear power plant debacle pleaded guilty in federal court this morning.
