Clear the Shelters event a howling success
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- This year's Clear the Shelters event was a big success. According to Columbia Animal Services, 46 pets were adopted last Friday. But there are still plenty of forever friends…
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VA to host blood drive Wednesday
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The VA is partnering with the Red Cross to host a blood drive Wednesday at the Dorn VA Medical Center on Garners Ferry Rd. The Share Your Health, Roll Up Your Sleeves" blood drive is part a nationwide…
New jobs coming to Midlands
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--57 new jobs are on their way to the Midlands. Tuesday the governor's office announced KRA Operations is establishing a new facility in Newberry County. In addition to the jobs, the company is investing more than $11 million.…
State lawmakers to consider election changes
Columiba, S.C. (AP)--South Carolina's Senate is coming back into session in two weeks to mull over possible election law updates necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak. Senate President Harvey Peeler said Monday that state senators would return Sept. 2 to "make…
Researchers: Flu, COVID can be spread via dust
UC Davis, CA (CNN)--A new study indicates that dust particles may be able to carry and spread the flu and perhaps other viruses -- such as coronavirus. University of California Davis researchers reported the results Tuesday in the journal Nature…
12-year-old & three others arrested for shooting in Whitmire
Newberry County deputies say a 12-year-old and three others were arrested for a shooting at a house in Whitmire last week.
Local artist turns heads with Cayce mural
Cayce, SC (WOLO) -- A new mural painted along the side of a building in the City of Cayce is turning some heads. Local artist Ija Charles is the young lady behind the art…
Victim identified after crash in pond injures infant on Bowen Street
Kershaw County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal crash that seriously injured an infant Sunday.
Watch Rep. Jim Clyburn's speech at 2020 DNC
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) - Rep. Jim Clyburn addressed the Democratic National Convention Monday night live from Charleston. Clyburn is the highest-ranking Black lawmaker in Congress, the House Democratic Whip,…
SC Senate called back to 'protect the voter and the vote'
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - South Carolina's Senate is coming back into session in two weeks to mull over possible election law updates necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak. Senate President Harvey Peeler said Monday that state senators would return Sept. 2…
Frequently asked COVID-19 related questions as schools resume
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- As many of you get ready to either go back to school or prepare to send your children back to in person instruction there are a lot of questions still looming out there are the coronavirus…
RCSD looks for man accused of swiping part off several cars
Richland Co. SC (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help the locate a man wanted for stealing catalytic converters from several cars in the area. Authorities say 22 year…
Benedict College's new campus minister is first female minister in school's 150-year history
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Last week, Benedict College announced Rev. Dr. Lillie A. Burgess as the first female campus minister. She's the first female campus minister in Benedict College's 150-year history. “I’ve been…
S.C. school districts scramble to fill teaching vacancies as school year nears
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Some schools across the state opened their doors Monday for the first time since March, but some are still looking to fill their classrooms with teachers. Teacher advocacy group SC…
DHEC: 451 news cases of Coronavirus, 20 additional deaths in SC
DHEC: 451 news cases of Coronavirus, 20 additional deaths in SC
Congressman Clyburn to address DNC
Washington D.C. (AP)-- South Carolina congressman James Clyburn is now the highest-ranking Black lawmaker in Congress, the House Democratic Whip, and one of the few 1960s civil rights movement leaders still in elective office today. He'll bring that connection…
Mandatory COVID-19 testing for move-in days at UofSC
Many students are moving in on the University of South Carolina campus this week amid the pandemic and must show COVID-19 test results.
One person killed in Kershaw County crash
According to Kershaw County Coroner David West, one person was killed and a baby was rescued after a single vehicle crash in the Elgin area of Kershaw County.
DHEC: 537 new Coronavirus cases, 9 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 537 new confirmed cases and 16 new probable cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, as well as 9 additional confirmed deaths.
Free Meals distributed by City of Columbia Parks and Recreation
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia's Parks and Recreation Department will offer free meals to children, 18 and under, now through August 28. The meals will be distributed Monday-Friday between…
DHEC: More than 130 mobile Coronavirus test sites scheduled in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you need to get tested for Coronavirus, there are numerous mobile sites. DHEC says they have partnered to set up mobile testing clinics across the state. Right now, there are 129 mobile testing events scheduled through…
LCSD searching for suspect in drive-by shooting earlier this month
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is searching for a suspect in a drive-by shooting in a Lexington subdivision earlier this month. Authorities say one suspect is already in custody.
Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office searching for missing person
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who they say went missing earlier this week.
Teen accused of armed robbery arrested
Lexington,SC (WOLO) --- The town of Lexington has arrested a 15 year old accused in an armed robbery that took place around 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon on East Main Street. Officers responded to the Cedarcrest…
DHEC: 986 new Coronavirus cases, 51 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 986 new confirmed cases and 22 new probable cases of COVID-19 Sunday, as well as 51 additional confirmed deaths and 6 new probable deaths.
