Man arrested after 10-month-old child found with injuries in Kershaw
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office have arrested a man after his 10-month-old child was found with multiple injuries.
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SC Universities urge students to suspend travel, return to US from abroad
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.…
Gov. McMaster: "No cause for public alarm," after 8th possible COVID-19 case in SC
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…
SCDOT studying possibility of reducing number of lanes on Harden Street
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…
St. Pat's in Five Points postponed over coronavirus concerns
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…
DHEC announces new presumptive case of Coronavirus in SC
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…
The COMET takes measures to try and prevent Coronavirus on Buses
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…
NCAA tournament will be played without fans
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.
Fort Jackson cancels family day, limits graduation ceremonies for foreseeable future
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…
Gamecocks continue athletic events despite coronavirus concerns
South Carolina athletics will continue all its events, despite a growing concern over the spread of the coronavirus.
Officials identify soldier that died after combat training at Fort Jackson
Fort Jackson officials say a soldier died at a hospital off-post on Tuesday after attending basic combat training.
USC will extend spring break a week due to coronavirus fears
The University of South Carolina will extend spring break to ease risks of possibly spreading the coronavirus.
Suspect charged after stabbing his friend on Gervais Street bridge
Columbia Police Department has identified a man accused of stabbing his friend on the Gervais Street bridge.
Senator John Matthews to step down at the end of the year
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --- A state Senator John Matthews announced he will not file for re-election later this month. Senator Matthews has served in the South Carolina General Assembly since 1975 and…
Fort Jackson announces round of changes to reduce risk of coronavirus spread
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The coronavirus has lead to a procedural change at Fort Jackson. Brigadier General Milford Beagle released a statement via the base's twitter feed that 'Family Day' will be…
Statewide Tornado Drill part of Severe Weather Awareness Week
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Local emergency officials say it's time to begin preparing for severe weather this Spring season. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has designated this week to focus on severe weather and…
Reward offered after dog found for severely burned
Charleston, SC (WOLO)--- The Charleston Animal Society says they are giving medical attention to a dog found severely burned in North Charleston Sunday. Members of the Animal Society say they do not…
S.C. House passes amended version of the state's $10 billion budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --After only one day of formal debate, the South Carolina House of Representatives voted, 120-2, to pass their amended version of the 2020-21 state budget. Armed with a nearly $2 billion…
City of Columbia passes emergency ordinance for Council Meetings amid Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia's City Council does not want people to come to council meetings because of Coronavirus fears. During a work session Tuesday, Council unanimously passed an 'ordinance' in which only the Mayor…
SC DHEC confirms two new possible cases of Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Tuesday afternoon they are investigating two new possible cases of the Coronavirus in Camden, in Kershaw County. According to DHEC, the new…
Longtime state senator announces retirement
Orangeburg, S.C. (AP)--A state senator who has served in the South Carolina General Assembly since 1975 says he will step aside at the end of the year. Sen. John Matthews said Tuesday he will not…
Prisma Health providing updates on health care system’s preparedness for Coronavirus
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Leaders at Prisma Health Midlands are providing updates on the health care system’s preparedness for the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19. The Prisma Health team is discussing the extensive…
Columbia City Council to discuss suspending normal operating procedures of Council meetings due to Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Today City of Columbia leaders will discuss changing council meeting protocols because of the Coronavirus. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin released the following information about the growing concern: "In the interest of…
Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck on Lynchburg Highway
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was killed by a truck on Lynchburg Highway near Vista Lane on Monday.
Missing West Columbia woman found safe this week
West Columbia Police say they have found a woman who was reported missing this month.Officials say Glenda Whitaker was found safe this week.
