DHEC announces 125 new cases, 8 deaths in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- DHEC released the latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in South Carolina. According to the Department of Health…
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Clemson plans in-person classes; SC to reopen attractions
Clemson University plans to hold in-person classes in the fall but synchronize them with online instruction so if a student is infected with COVID-19 — or a second wave of infections closes campus — learning won’t be disrupted.
As SC begins to reopen from COVID, Harvest Hope continues to help thousands of people
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Because of the pandemic and job loss, many people are finding themselves in need of some help feeding their families. Harvest Hope Food Bank has been busier than…
Riverbanks Zoo announces opening date
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--With the governor's announcement that tourist attractions in the state can once again open to the public Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens has announced its return date. A spokesperson says the zoo will reopen to guests on Saturday, May…
Governor lifts restrictions on athletic facilities, tourist attractions
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- More restrictions lifted in South Carolina. Wednesday afternoon governor henry mcmaster announced that the state is scaling back restrictions on certain athletic facilities and tourist attractions. The athletic facilities include places like baseball fields, parks, and…
Governor to update SC COVID-19 response
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster and state health officials will update the state's response to COVID-19 at 4pm Wednesday according to a press release from the governor's office. ABC Columbia News will carry the news conference live on air…
Crews respond to overnight house fire in Eastover
According to the Columbia Fire Department, crews responded to a house fire around 12:30 am Wednesday on the 1600 block of Chain Gang Rd. in Eastover.
$7,000 reward offered for info on Greenville murder suspect
The U.S. Marshals are offering a $5,000 reward and the Crime Stoppers of Greenville are offering an additional reward of up to $2,000
Food 4 Foster Families Drive-In Food Drive coming soon
Members of Washington Street United Methodist Church (WSUMC) are holding a drive-in food drive for families of the Foster Care Program..
RCSD searches for man accused of fraud
Richland, SC (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help them identify a man they say is wanted in connection with credit card fraud. According to RCSD, they were alerted…
S.C. tourist attractions could open this weekend, no plans to close beaches
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) was on hand as "accelerateSC", a task force formed by the Governor to find safe solutions to reopen the state's economy, held its third full meeting.…
SC attorney says black 11 year old was victim of racist attack
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A South Carolina attorney alleges that an eleven year old girl was the victim of a racist assault that began with a dispute over mail. According to an…
SC Dept. of Corrections employee charged with smuggling drugs into prison
Columbia,SC (WOLO) ---- A former employee for the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) is on the other side of the law tonight. SCDC Police Services say they have charged 19 year old Zatwon Mason Jr. with trying to smuggle…
SC surpasses 9,000 cases of coronavirus, nearly 400 deaths
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has released the latest cases of confirmed cases statewide. According to officials, as of Tuesday May 19, there are 137…
Plasma recipient, donor meet (virtually) after successfully recovering from COVID
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Tuesday, South Carolina's first convalescent plasma recipient met the woman who she says saved her life. Lisa Hardin, of Columbia, received Harriet Whitaker's plasma. Because of the transfusion, she…
Father asking for help after 14 month old burned in car
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police say 14 month old Kairon Bramsen is in critical condition at the Augusta Burn Center in Georgia. His father, Steven Bramsen has set up a GoFundMe to…
South Carolina announces voluntary pay cuts for top administrators, coaches
The University of South Carolina announced Tuesday a plan to implement voluntary 10 percent pay reductions for President Bob Caslen, several senior-level cabinet administrators and the university’s three highest paid coaches for fiscal year 2020-21, which begins July 1, 2020.
Salvation Army recognizes ABC Columbia as Community partner during National Salvation Army Week!
The Salvation Army of the Midlands has awarded ABC Columbia with special gifts during National Salvation Army Week!
“It’s been a journey." Local barbershop glad to reopen following closure due to COVID
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Monday, more businesses across South Carolina opened their doors after being closed for months because of the coronavirus pandemic. In the latest step to reopening South Carolina, close…
Furman cutting baseball program, citing budget concerns
On Monday, Furman University announced an unprecedented move to cut its baseball program effective immediately.
CPD investigates Monday afternoon shooting
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia police are investigating a deadly Monday afternoon shooting. Investigators say around 1pm Monday a man was found unresponsive at a home on Edison St. Police say they are questioning…
Effective Monday: close contact services, like gyms, and salons, to reopen in limited capacity
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Ready to reopen. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced that close contact service providers, fitness and exercise centers, commercial gyms, and public or commercial pools will be able to open in…
This week: DHEC and Kroger Health host free COVID-19 testing at State Fairgrounds
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Environmental control continues to add more mobile testing sites for Coronavirus. According to health officials, DHEC is working with key community partners to provide COVID-19 testing across…
Sumter Police caught woman in shooting that hit a vehicle with kid inside
Sumter Police say one woman accused of shooting at a victim & hitting a vehicle with a kid inside has turned herself in.
Orangeburg Co. Sheriff's Office looking for missing 66-year-old man
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) --- The Orangeburg Co. Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing and endangered man. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said Donnie Ford, 66, was last seen leaving the Regional Medical Center late Friday. According to a press release, the…
