Pedestrian dies in fatal collision on U.S. 178 in Saluda
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a pedestrian is dead after a fatal collision in Saluda on U.S. 178 Wednesday.
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UofSC Interfraternity Council makes changes to fall recruitment as COVID-19 cases rise
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Students at the University of South Carolina have been back on campus for less than a month, but as students, faculty and staff resumed in person instruction, cases of coronavirus…
Benedict College unveils women's business center
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- In a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Benedict college will launch its women’s business center. The college says the new business center will help small businesses owned…
Benedict college awarded $2.7 million dollar grant
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is giving back in a big way. As a part of a commitment to financially assist five South Carolina Historically Black Colleges and…
S.C. Senate votes in favor of granting all South Carolinians right to vote absentee this November
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- All South Carolina voters are one step closer to getting the option to vote absentee for the upcoming November election. The South Carolina Senate passed a bill Wednesday that…
Lottery claims center closes following COVID exposure
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The South Carolina Education Lottery’s claims center on Assembly St. in downtown Columbia closed Wednesday afternoon after an employee came in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.…
RCDP holding 'Drive-Thru Democracy Food Drive' on Labor Day
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Monday, the Richland County Democratic Party will be holding a Drive-Thru Democracy Food Drive. But it's also an opportunity for people to register to vote or learn more about absentee voting. “We can’t sit out…
DHEC: 601 new cases of Coronavirus, 26 additional deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, reported Wednesday, 601 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 26 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 118,699 and confirmed deaths…
SC DOT restricting lane closures to ease Labor Day weekend traffic
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--To help with the Labor Day Holiday travel, the South Carolina Department of Transportation will not be shutting down any interstate lanes for construction or highway work. The SC DOT announced…
Former Richland Co. deputy charged with assault
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A former Richland County deputy has been arrested for an assault that was caught on camera. Investigators say Kyle Oliver faces a charge of third degree assault and battery for…
SC Senate adopts resolution honoring Black Panther actor Boseman
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--In the state house Wednesday. Richland Co. Sen. Darrell Jackson read a resolution in honor of Chadwick boseman, the acclaimed actor and South Carolina native…
Midlands woman wins $200K in lottery
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A Columbia woman's retirement nest-egg got a boost last week. Lottery officials say she won $200,000 in the Palmetto Cash 5 game. The winner says she purchased the ticket at the…
Benedict College hosts grand opening for Women's Business Center
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Benedict College and the U.S. Small Business Administration will officially host the opening of the college's new Women's Business Center. The event is set for 4 pm Wednesday at the College's…
Richland County Council votes to extend mask ordinance
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Council voted to extend its ordinance, requiring people to wear masks in public. The original ordinance was set to expire this week. Monday night's vote extends the…
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…
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.…
