LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - The Shamrock Parade scheduled for Saturday in downtown Lexington has been postponed. The Lexington County Blowfish made the announcement Thursday saying, "it is in the best interest of our community to not hold such a large…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The South Carolina Department of Corrections has taken precautionary measures to fight the spread of coronavirus. SCDC announced Thursday a number of limitations including suspending visitations for 30 days. In an email release SCDC said it…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Experts say one of the places where disease could spread the quickest is on public transit vehicles. To tackle a possible spread of coronavirus, Central Midlands Transit (COMET) is stepping up…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Several Midlands tourist attractions are taking extra precautions as a result of coronavirus. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden says it is increasing the frequency of disinfecting high-touch areas as well as making hand sanitizer more widely available throughout…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A Midlands tradition is being postponed due to the coronavirus. A spokesperson for the Columbia Fire Department says next week's scheduled Fill-the-Boot fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association will be moved to a later date. Last year…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- If you plan on doing any shopping this weekend you're down one option. according to its twitter account, the soda city market that takes place on main street every saturday, will be cancelled for the rest of…
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The threat of COVID-19 continues in America, and it's especially a concern for the elderly as they're more susceptible to the virus. Laurel Crest Retirement Community in West…
Washington, DC (WOLO)-- Sen. Lindsey Graham says he will self-quarantine after his visit to the president's home at Mar-A-Lago last weekend. The senator was there at the same time as the president of Brazil who is awaiting the results of…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Thursday South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster requested that the legislature pass a joint resolution to take $45 million from the 2019-2020 contingency reserve fund immediately available to DHEC for its…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Thursday they are investigating two additional possible cases of Coronavirus. The possible cases are from Kershaw and Lancaster Counties, the agency…
CAMDEN, SC (WOLO)-- The Carolina Cup has canceled the upcoming 86th running of the Carolina Cup Races on March 28, 2020 due to concerns over Coronavirus. Cup officials say they are following the guidance from the US Center for Disease…
The Big Ten, SEC and American Athletic Conference have canceled their conference tournaments, the leagues announced Thursday.
Orangeburg County deputies say they arrested a man accused of molesting a 13 year old girl for years. Gumercindo Miguel is charged
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office have arrested a man after his 10-month-old child was found with multiple injuries.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- USC is keeping a close eye on students who are studying abroad this semester-- all students in Italy and Italy South Korea - have been advised to return to the U.S.…
COLUMBIA ,SC (WOLO)- The governor still insists that South Carolinians remain calm after another possible case of coronavirus was announced. Right now DHEC is monitoring more than a dozen people. Eight people may…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Several people are calling for one of the major roads running through Five Points to get a face-lift. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is looking into the possibility of…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The St. Pat's in Five Points festival has been postponed because of concerns over the coronavirus. Wednesday, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin made the announcement that in the wake of the spread of the disease, that the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Department of Health officials announced Wednesday, they are investigating another possible case of Coronavirus. SC DHEC officials say the new case is a woman in Lancaster County. Officials say…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The COMET bus system says it is working to take steps to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. In a release sent to ABC Columbia News, COMET officials detailed the procedures to reduce…
The NCAA made the unprecedented decision Wednesday to hold the men's and women's basketball tournaments without fans due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) ---Modifications to normal operations are being made at Fort Jackson in response to the coronavirus threat. Brig. Gen. Milford Beagle, Jr. said the decision to cancel family day and limit soldier graduations is in an effort to…
South Carolina athletics will continue all its events, despite a growing concern over the spread of the coronavirus.
Fort Jackson officials say a soldier died at a hospital off-post on Tuesday after attending basic combat training.
The University of South Carolina will extend spring break to ease risks of possibly spreading the coronavirus.
