All lanes are back open after collision on Augusta Road at Cedarcrest Drive
Lexington Police Department says all lanes are back open after a collision on Augusta Road at Cedarcrest Drive this morning.
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Governor McMaster releases statement on additional 'presumptive' cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster released a statement Sunday in response to DHEC reporting it has identified four additional possible cases of Coronavirus in the state. Mcmaster statement: "Healthcare authorities in South Carolina are following established protocols…
DHEC investigating 4 new possible cases of Novel Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– DHEC announced on Sunday that four new possible cases of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus in South Carolina. As of this afternoon, four presumptive positive cases were identified after testing for COVID-19 was completed at DHEC’s Public Health…
Two Kershaw County students possibly exposed to COVID-19
KERSHAW,SC (WOLO)-Two students in Kershaw County may have been exposed to the coronavirus according to district officials. Officials say the two students, one from North Central High School and one from Camden High School, were interning in the Emergency Room…
No. 1 Gamecocks take SEC title, beat No. 9 Bulldogs 76-62
Mikiah Herbert Harrigan had 15 points, Brea Beal added 12 points and 11 rebounds and No. 1 South Carolina rolled to its fifth SEC tournament title in six years, blowing out defending champion and ninth-ranked Mississippi State 76-62 on Sunday.
SC House prepares to debate state's $10 billion budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House is getting ready to consider the state's $10 billion budget. House members will come back for a rare Monday session to take up routine matters before starting the main part of the…
ATV rider dies after hitting a tree in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- A man driving an ATV died after crashing into a tree Saturday morning. The wreck happened at 9:23 a.m. in the 900 block of Saddlewood Road. Tommy Terrell Jones, Jr.,28, of Hopkins lost control of his ATV,…
Dominion Energy set to perform tree trimming in certain neighborhoods
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A few neighborhoods in the Midlands need to prepare for tree trimming in the next two weeks. Dominion Energy announced it will perform tree trimming along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods for the next two…
Daylight Saving Time: Did you Spring Forward?
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. Did you remember to Spring Forward? The time to officially 'Spring Forward ' was Sunday at 2am. Fire officials say this is also a good time to check the batteries in…
Richland County Hospital confirms care for presumptive positive COVID-19 patient
Columbia, SC (WOLO) –Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia has confirmed that they're caring for the patient from Kershaw County with presumptive positive novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Hospital officals say the patient is in a special isolation room that helps keeps…
South Carolina ranked 10th-worst in public health and natural disaster preparedness
CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — South Carolina, much like the rest of the country, is in the middle of dealing with the coronavirus outbreak. In spectacular timing, according to QuoteWizard.com, they rank the Palmetto State as the 10th-worst state prepared for a…
MUSC offers free online coronavirus screenings
CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — The Medical University of South Carolina announced Saturday it will give in-state residents free online coronavirus screenings through its telehealth program. The service is for people who are worried they may have been exposed to the virus,…
Midlands school district reacts to possible Coronavirus case in County
KERSHAW COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- Kershaw county schools will have custodial staff cleaning this weekend in response to a possible Coronavirus case in the county on Friday. https://twitter.com/kcsdschools/status/1236331230339182592 District officials say they are taking procedures similar to what they'd do during cold…
The risk of the coronavirus in SC remains low, SCDHEC says
COLUMBIA,SC (WPDE) — Gov. Henry McMaster and state public health officials held a press conference Saturday morning to discuss possible cases of the 2019 coronavirus in South Carolina. Gov. Henry McMaster and a team of health officials want the public…
1 dead in Dillon County wreck
DILLON COUNTY (WPDE) — One person is dead in a car crash in Dillon County. It was reported at 6:40 a.m. according to Dillon County Master Trooper Brian Lee. Lee said a 2012 Nissan Maxima ran off the ride side of…
Gov. McMaster, health officials update investigation into presumptive coronavirus cases in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- On Saturday South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and DHEC held a news conference updating the investigation into two presumptive cases of coronavirus or Covid-19 in South Carolina. Officials say the…
Governor to meet with health officials on 2 'presumptive' cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster will hold a media update with state public health officials Saturday to address 2 potential cases of Coronavirus in South Carolina. Late Friday the Governor released a statement in response to word that there…
Spring Craft Show blooms at Fairgrounds: Local Living
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In our look at ‘Local Living’ Spring has sprung, at least at the State Fairgrounds. Underway this weekend, the annual Craftsmen’s Spring Classic. The craft show will take place in…
DHEC, CDC investigate 2 presumptive positive cases of Coronavirus in SC
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Governor Henry McMaster released information Friday night saying the state is monitoring two possible cases of the2019 Novel Coronavirus here in South Carolina. The Governor released a statement asking member…
Watch: Midlands leaders meet to discuss coronavirus preparations
So far DHEC says there are no cases of coronavirus in South Carolina but that is not stopping the Midlands from preparing ahead of a possible outbreak here.
Respects paid as local veteran with no known family is laid to rest
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- More than 100 people were at Fort Jackson National Cemetery Friday morning, to pay their respects to a veteran that had no known family. Sgt. Robert Blake, Jr., of…
Women accused of stealing from assisted living facility resident
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Lexington say they are looking for two women accused of stealing a credit card from a resident at an assisted living facility and then using it illegally. Investigators say they responded to Wellmore of Lexington…
Teachers planning second state house rally
Columbia, S.C. (AP)-- The South Carolina teacher group whose rally last year brought 10,000 people to the Statehouse is planning another school day rally later…
No. 1 South Carolina women rout Georgia 89-56 in SEC tourney
Mikiah Herbert Harrigan had 16 points and Tyasha Harris 15 as No. 1 South Carolina won its 24th straight game, beating Georgia 89-56 to start the SEC Tournament on Friday.
Boat manufacturer opening operations in Midlands
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A boat designer and manufacturer is setting up shop in the Midlands. Friday the governor's office announced Xplor Boatworks LLC will invest $3.4 million in Richland County and create 63 jobs. The facility will be located on…
