Lexington Medical Center hosting free COVID-19 testing site
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington Medical Center will host free drive-thru COVID-19 testing this week. You can get tested now through Friday from 8 am until 1 pm at 139 Summerplace Drive in…
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City of West Columbia extends Face Mask Ordinance
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Grab those face masks. The City of West Columbia City has extended an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in certain places in the city. Council says the ordinance expires…
Columbia Water to implement payment plan for customers during COVID-19
Columbia Water officials say they will implement a payment plan for customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Calhoun Co. deputies seek 3 suspects in connection with store burglary
Calhoun County deputies have released surveillance video showing multiple suspects burglarizing a business on Tuesday morning.
Victim identified in a collision on SC 34 in Fairfield
Fairfield County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal collision on SC Highway 34 on August 7.
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on restaurant industry
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants across the state and nation have and are still taking a financial hit. As the pandemic continues, restaurant owners have also had…
Official: Charges dropped against 27 Charleston protesters
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - An official says charges have been dropped against dozens of protesters arrested May 31 during demonstrations in Charleston, South Carolina, against racism and police brutality. News outlets report the charges filed against 27 protesters were for…
Woman found unconscious, severely beaten at area motel
Kershaw Co., SC (WOLO) -- Kershaw County deputies are searching for the two men you see in these photos-- wanted in connection to an assault at the Travel Inn in Lugoff. Deputies say both were seen close to the location…
COVID 19 numbers at UofSC continue to grow
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The number of coronavirus cases continues to grow exponentially on the University of South Carolina campus. According to the university's on-line COVID-19 tracker there are now more than one thousand active…
DHEC: 761 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus, 37 additional deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-State Health officials reported Tuesday 761 new confirmed cases of coronavirus COVID-19 and 37 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 118,116 and confirmed deaths to…
Richland Co. extends mask ordinance
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Monday the Richland Co. Council voted to extend its ordinance requiring people to wear masks in public. The original law was set to expire this week. Monday night's vote extends the mandate for an additional 61 days.…
Governor, DHEC release limited outdoor visitation guidelines for nursing homes
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Gov. Henry McMaster, along with public health officials in the State House Tuesday afternoon, rolled out new guidelines that will allow some nursing homes to have limited, outdoor visitation…
CVS launches rapid COVID-19 testing site with Benedict College
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--There are now more ways to get tested for the Coronavirus. CVS Health and Benedict College announced they will offer rapid COVID-19 testing site on the campus. Officials say the testing at…
Lexington County Deputies arrest man accused of sexually assaulting child at gathering
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)--Lexington County Deputies say a Gilbert man is behind bars, accused of sexually assaulting a female child at a gathering. Deputies say 24 year old Jose Perez, is charged with…
Game times announced for several Carolina football games
Several game times and television networks have been announced for South Carolina Football, the Southeastern Conference announced today.
City distributes close to 12,000 free meals
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- City of Columbia officials say they distributed close to 12,000 free meals to area children of families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. The meals were distributed between August…
Two Midlands BI-LO Grocery Stores to become Lowes Foods
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Two Midlands area BI-LO stores will soon become Lowes Foods. The parent company of Lowes Foods announced Tuesday it has signed an agreement to purchase two BI-LO grocery stores in Columbia and convert them to Lowes Foods.…
Governor McMaster to announce guidelines to resume Nursing Home Visitation
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Out of the State House this Tuesday, Governor Henry McMaster is set to make an announcement regarding Nursing Home Visitation. In a release from the…
Some Midlands schools are back to hitting the books
Monday was the first day back to the books for several midlands school districts. Lexington One and Three, Richland One and Two, and Saluda county schools all starting class today. Richland Two started…
Victim dies weeks after collision on SC 34 in Fairfield
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one victim has died weeks after a collision on SC Highway 34 on August 7.
COVID-19 downturn continues to eat away SC budget estimates
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - A cautious group of economists has decided to cut the amount of taxes, fees and other revenues South Carolina expects to collect this budget year by about $52 million in large part because of the COVID-19…
DHEC updates Coronavirus testing recommendations
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- DHEC announced, what the agency is calling updated recommendations, for COVID-19 testing. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says it is encouraging anyone who would like to be tested, to get tested. In a…
15 UofSC students, 6 Greek organizations suspended for violating student conduct
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The University of South Carolina is cracking down on students and organizations that violate the student code of conduct after they are accused of holding large parties. The University not…
CPD fires officer accused of using racial slur during weekend altercation
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The Columbia Police department has fired a longtime officer after he was caught on camera using a racial slur during a verbal altercation in Five Points over the weekend.…
International Overdose Awareness Day emphasizes importance of keeping prescriptions safely stored
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Monday marked International Awareness Day, which is a global event to raise awareness that overdose deaths are preventable. It's also in an effort to reduce the stigma around…
