Person of interest sought for arson at a Russell Street home
Orangeburg County deputies are looking for a person of interest in a fire that damaged a manufactured home on Monday.
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Columbia passes mask ordinance, takes effect Friday at 6 a.m.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Columbia is now the second city in the state requiring people to wear masks if they're out in public. Columbia City Council members voted during a specially called…
Governor McMaster on COVID-19: "It is still a time that we must be very, very careful"
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday Governor Henry McMaster addressed the Coronavirus in South Carolina. McMaster says the positive cases are increasing here in South Carolina, as well as across the Country. But the…
FBI says Bubba Wallace not victim of hate crime
The FBI has determined that NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace was not the victim of a hate crime and that a pull rope fashioned like a noose had been on a garage door at Talladega Superspeedway since as early as last fall, NASCAR said Tuesday.
DHEC: Coronavirus Hospitalizations at 824 with rising cases in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A growing number of people in South Carolina are in the hospital with coronavirus related illnesses. According to new numbers released today by DHEC, there are currently 824 hospital beds…
Voters at the polls for SC Runoff elections
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Voters in South Carolina are at the polls Tuesday for the 'Primary' Runoff elections. On the ballot- races that were too close to call following the June 9, 2020 Primary. 23 of…
Sumter Police looking for runaway teen who's with a wanted suspect
Sumter Police need your help to find a suspect with a runaway teen, who was last seen on May 5 leaving her home on Ginhouse Drive.
SC Senator pens open letter to Governor for not making masks mandatory
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina Senator Mia McLoud calls Governor Henry McMaster 'irresponsible' and 'reckless' to encourage residents to follow recommendations for 'good hygiene' in what she referred to as a mere 'pep talk' instead of responding to the…
McCoy unanimous pick to be South Carolina's new US attorney
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A former state lawmaker is now officially the top federal prosecutor in South Carolina. [FILE] (US Attorney SC/Twitter) Attorney General William Barr said that Peter McCoy had been sworn in on Monday…
Greenville to be first SC city to pass face mask requirement
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - A South Carolina city has become the first in the state to require people to wear masks in grocery stores and pharmacies to help fight COVID-19. Greenville City Council voted unanimously for the mask requirements Monday.…
At least 26 cases of COVID-19 linked to Myrtle Beach
More than two dozen coronavirus cases in West Virginia have been linked to Myrtle Beach. Health officials say 26 cases in one county can be directly traced to people who spent time…
What Richland Co. voters should know before June 23 runoff elections
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Some voters will head back to the polls Tuesday, for Richland County's runoff primary election. This comes after the June 9 primaries, where some people waited in line for hours…
Governor McMaster joins Senator Tim Scott to discuss Justice Act Bill
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster joined U.S. Senator Tim Scott Monday to talk about Scott's police reform bill. Scott says the' Justice Act Bi'll provides law enforcement with better training, provides the public…
DHEC reports 1,002 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Monday, announced 1,002 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 6 additional deaths. DHEC says there are currently 731 hospital beds occupied…
Richland Co. Coroner identifies victim of shooting outside Family Dollar
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the victim in a fatal shooting outside a Family Dollar Sunday off Fairfield Road. According to Watts, 61 year old Kenneth Young, of Alcott…
City of Columbia hosts new web page dedicated to Coronavirus Information
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking for a resource in the City of Columbia for Coronavirus information, you can check out the city's new web page dedicated to information on COVID-19. According to…
DHEC recommending face masks and social distancing amid surge in SC COVID-19 cases
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Health officials are urging you to wear a mask and social distance as Coronavirus cases in our state continue to surge. On Sunday DHEC reported 907 new cases and nine deaths. Looking…
Man wanted for armed robbery at Dollar General on Bluff Road
Richland County Sheriff's Department needs your help to find a man accused of an armed robbery at a Dollar General.
Victim identified in fatal collision on US Highway 601 in Kershaw
Kershaw County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal collision Saturday on U.S. Highway 601.
DHEC hosting multiple mobile Coronavirus testing sites across SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- As coronavirus cases continue to rise in South Carolina, so does the need for testing. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says it…
Columbia Police make arrest in connection with fatal shooting outside of Family Dollar
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say they are Investigating a fatal shooting outside of the Family Dollar, at 5300 block of Fairfield Road. According to officials, the 61 year old…
DHEC: 9 additional deaths, 907 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday. announced 907 new confirmed cases and of the coronavirus and 9 additional confirmed deaths. Health officials say there are currently 692 hospital beds occupied by patients who…
On this Father's Day: a spotlight on one Midlands Organization helping fathers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) ---On this Father's Day many take time to show love for their father or father figure. And for one Midlands organization, that works to support fathers, today is also a…
City of Columbia dedicates special 'microsite' to COVID-19 related information
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking for a resource in the City of Columbia for Coronavirus information, you can check out the city's new webpage dedicated to information on COVID-19. According to city officials, they have launched the new…
Coronavirus cases surge in SC, Health officials urge mask use, social distancing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Record numbers of coronavirus cases in South Carolina were released Saturday. DHEC reported 1,157 new confirmed cases in one day and five additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of…
