SC State Guard celebrates 350 years of service
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---- The South Carolina State Guard will celebrate its 350th anniversary this year at a special event happening today, Saturday September 26. It starts at the Olympia Armory on…
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PREVIEW: South Carolina hosts No. 16 Tennessee
Tennessee linebacker Henry To’o To’o is convinced the team’s run back to Southeastern Conference prominence wasn’t a late-season fluke — and it can continue when the 16th-ranked Vols open the season at South Carolina on Saturday.
Another late batch of COVID-19 test results sent in to DHEC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A second round of late COVID-19 test results were reported to DHEC this week. DHEC said the lab failed to report thousands of tests from July to September 23. On Sept. 24, the urgent care clinic…
Coronavirus guidelines at Williams-Brice Stadium
Kickoff is fast approaching in Gamecock country. If you're going to the game Saturday, it's going to look a lot different than what you're used to.
Mayor of Irmo says 'this virus is no joke' after testing positive for COVID-19
Columbia,SC (WOLO) --- The Mayor of the town of Irmo announces that he and his wife have tested positive for coronavirus. Friday night, Mayor Barry Walker told ABC Columbia News that while…
Detour on I-77 in place for the weekend
Beginning at 11 p.m. this evening, the Department of Transportation will block all northbound and southbound lanes on I-77 near the 2-77 interchange.
The show must go on: The Carolina Band getting ready for 100th season entertaining Gamecock fans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As the Gamecocks gear up to get back on the gridiron Saturday, another game day fixture will be back as well: the Carolina Band. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought…
UofSC: Nine new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on campus
The University of South Carolina updated its coronavirus dashboard with the latest data as of Thursday.
RCSD announces arrest of Walmart assault suspect
The Richland County Sherrif's Department says they arrested 24-year-old Tirria Imira Goode after she turned herself in on Friday.
Pawmetto Lifeline hosting emergency adoption event
This Friday-Sunday, Pawmetto Lifeline is hosting a special adoption event where all dogs 35 pounds and up are only $75.
DHEC: 647 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 20 new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released its latest coronavirus case data as of Thursday.
RCSD announces arrest for burglary at CMC recycling
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they arrested 48-year-old James Walker on Friday morning around 3 a.m. and charged him with 2nd degree burglary, petit larceny and obtaining nonferrous metals unlawfully.
Richland One implementing new stadium guidelines for football
Richland County School District One kicks off their football season tonight and with it, comes new stadium guidelines for spectators.
SC State Guard celebrating 350th anniversary with event Saturday
The South Carolina State Guard will celebrate its 350th anniversary this year at a special event on Saturday.
Increased internet access coming to SC
On the final day of the special session, lawmakers passed a bill that aims to get high speed internet to hundreds of thousands of people in rural areas.
South Carolina Women Lawyer's Association honors Ruth Bader Ginsburg with candlelight vigil
Last night, dozens gathered on the steps of the South Carolina Supreme Court here on Gervais Street to honor the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Lexington-Richland District Five implementing new guidelines at sporting events
According to the South Carolina Department of Commerce, the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) has been approved to host sporting events with at least 250 spectators or 50% capacity.
Lexington-Richland District Five among top in state for SAT scores, participation
According to South Carolina Department of Education, Lexington-Richland School District Five boasts the third highest SAT test scores of any traditional school district in South Carolina.
South Carolina sees decrease in unemployment claims this week
According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, 4,933 people filed their initial claim for unemployment insurance last week.
Coronavirus pandemic emphasizes important role played by substitute teachers
As students continue pushing through a school year clouded by the pandemic, one role gaining more attention is substitute teaching.
Chester County supervisor charged with meth trafficking
A South Carolina grand jury has indicted a county supervisor for using government cars to run a methamphetamine trafficking operation while on the clock.
Officer-involved shooting in Darlington County
The Darlington County Sheriff's Office says there was an officer-involved shooting this morning.
Witness signatures once again required on absentee by mail ballots
According the the South Carolina State Election Commission, citizens voting absentee by mail must now have a witness signature on their ballot.
Columbia, nation protest decision in Breonna Taylor case
Demonstrators gathered at the State House last night to protest the Kentucky grand jury's decision to not charge the officers directly involved in Breonna Taylor's death in March.
Richland County Coroner identifies man found in creek Wednesday
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says he has identified the body found in a creek at the 5500 block of Lakeshore Drive in Columbia Wednesday as the body of Thomas Willoch.
