Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Ivory Mathews has been named the official the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) after serving as the Interim Director since May…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Schools in South Carolina are inching closer to reopening their doors this fall. The “accelerate ED” task force formally approved the guidance and recommendations needed to safely welcome students…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Over the past two days, community members have come out to support Epworth Children's Home after a fire damaged a storage shed earlier this month. Washington Street United Methodist Church held a supply drive to restock…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Cases of COVID-19 continue to expand exponentially in South Carolina. Friday afternoon DHEC announced 1,081 new cases of coronavirus as well as 18 additional deaths. State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell adds that South Carolinians under the age…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The University of South Carolina board of trustees wants to rename one of the buildings on its campus. During a teleconference Friday afternoon, according to a university spokesperson, the board voted unanimously to to request that the…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)-- For the first time in more than a year, Richland County has hired someone to oversee the county's elections full-time. During a special meeting Friday afternoon, the Board hired Alexandria Stephens to become the board's new…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--- On Friday, people gathered at the State House in recognition of Juneteenth. The event was organized by the Xi Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. “As we celebrate that freedom, we want to rally the call…
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--Happening today and Saturday, you can get tested for COVID 19 without an appointment. Prisma Health is hosting a free Coronavirus test Friday June 19 and Saturday June 20 from 10am-3pm. This…
Kershaw County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal collision between a dump truck and a vehicle on Thursday.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As a result of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is trying to lead his city to fight back against the virus. The City Council is…
LUGOFF, SC (WOLO) - Two people are on the run after a shooting behind the Waffle House in Lugoff, according to the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office. KCSO says the shooting stemmed from an attempted armed robbery. …
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) is thanking members of the public who kept their eye peeled as they searched for 16 year old Beta Mangano. Authorities say Mangano…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Father’s Day is just around the corner, but health experts are encouraging you to find ways to keep your dad safe during the pandemic. Dr. Anna Kathryn Burch with Prisma…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- As we continue through the uncertainty of COVID-19 and protests around the world, one local organization is promoting literacy and encouraging kids to read. On Thursday, local nonprofit…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Additional arrests have been made in connection with the protests that turned violent last month spanning over a period of two days. According to Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook and Richland…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Thursday, announced 987 new confirmed cases of the Coronavirus and four additional deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of confirmed cases…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies say a suspect is in custody in connection with a recent shooting at Hooters on Two Notch Rd. Investigators say on May 26th Willis pulled up in…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The state's top educators are working on ways to safely reopen schools across the state in the Fall. According to a release, The AccelerateED task force will meet Friday, June 19 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss feedback and…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- more than 200 columbia businesses are taking part in an initiative to help slow the spread of coronavirus in their city. Businesses taking part in the Resilient Columbia initiative have…
Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim killed Thursday morning after a loose wheel & tire hit a vehicle.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Environmental control continues to add more mobile testing sites for Coronavirus. According to DHEC, they have partnered with Kroger Health to host testing at the S.C.…
Several former South Carolina football stars, including Marcus Lattimore and Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, are leading a campaign to rename the Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center on the school's campus.
Kershaw County Coroner's Office has identified two people that were killed in a fatal crash on Jefferson Davis Hwy. on Tuesday.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department and the American Red Cross will host an emergency blood drive this Friday.
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) -- -The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) is hoping members of the public can help them locate a 16 year old who they has been missing since Tuesday morning. Authorities…
