SC Sales Tax Holiday underway
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Grab the shopping list. South Carolina's tax free weekend is underway. The state's annual Tax Free holiday runs August 7-9, 2020. During this weekend, certain items will be exempt from…
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Meeting Street Artisan market this weekend in West Columbia
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you are looking for something to do this weekend, you can head to West Columbia. The City’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday, from 9 AM – 1 PM, at the Interactive Art Park,…
Prisma Health hosts stationary COVID-19 community test sites
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prisma Health is opening a stationary testing site in the Midlands this weekend. Officials say research found that people were more likely to get tested based on their own health, rather…
NASCAR race at Darlington allowed to have fans thanks to ban exemption
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - Fans can watch September's NASCAR race at Darlington in person thanks to exceptions granted to South Carolina's rule banning gatherings of more than 250 people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Commerce reviews requests to…
Lexington Police looking for 18yo armed robbery suspect
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - Lexington Police are looking for an 18-year-old armed robbery suspect who stole $300 from the victim. Desmond Quiana Hampton is wanted for his involvement a robbery at an apartment complex off of Park Road. LPD says…
Enjoy movies through virtual screenings hosted by The Nickelodeon
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The Nickelodeon movie theater on Main Street in Columbia has been closed mid-March, but they have been able to screen movies virtually. “Go online and for about $12 per ticket,…
More than 200 S.C. schools are without a full-time nurse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As schools set to reopen their doors this fall, some schools will be without a critical person in the fight against COVID-19 -- a school nurse. The South Carolina Department of…
DHEC: 1,265 new cases and 21 additional Coronavirus deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Friday, reported 1,265 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 21 new deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 97,554, and confirmed deaths to…
Richland Co. Councilman Calvin "Chip" Jackson passes away
Richland Co. S.C. (WOLO)--Friday Richland Co. officials announced the passing of Calvin "Chip" Jackson of Dist. 9. The county released this statement on his passing, "Councilman Jackson, a thoughtful and valued…
Deputies: Suspect stole car with toddler inside
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. deputies are searching for a man who they say stole a car and got more than he bargained for. Investigators say just before 7pm on July 21st they responded to…
Columbia to ring in the new year virtually
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- We're all eager to see 2021 get here, but don't plan on ringing in the new year in downtown Columbia. Organizers say this year's Famously Hot New Year's celebration…
Columbia Animal Services to waive adoption fees for Clear the Shelter event
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you looking for a furry friend? As part of the Clear The Shelters event, Columbia Animal Services says they will be waiving all adoption fees on August 14, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There…
Fundraiser underway for deputy badly injured in crash
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--A local non-profit is asking for your help getting a deputy back on his feet. A spokesperson for Serve and Connect says on July 27th while responding to a…
Dominion Energy to perform tree trimming in several Columbia neighborhoods
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-- Residents in several downtown neighborhoods, including the Bradley Community and Lake Katherine, will see tree trimming activities over the next two weeks. According to Dominion Energy, they will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the…
Missing woman found, safe
West Columbia Police need your help finding a woman who disappeared nearly a week ago.Authorities say 53 year old, Margaret Glover..
President of Jordan Brand 'Nike', Benedict alumnus to speak for Benedict commencement
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Benedict College is gearing up for their 150th commencement celebration, albeit virtual for family and friends because of the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, students will be the…
Midlands experiences severe flash flooding in several areas
Lexington Co., SC (WOLO) -- The last several days of rain has left several areas under water after flash flooding hit the area. ABC Columbia news crews have been surveying the area as crews step in to help those effected…
Jobless claims drop across the country raising hopes of economic recovery
(CNN) --- Across the country jobless claims are down. 1.2 million Americans filed unemployment claims last week. That's about 200-thousand less from the week prior. First-time jobless claims hit their high at 6.9 million in the final week of March.…
Rise in evictions, unemployment could lead to an increase in human trafficking cases in S.C.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Hundreds of people in South Carolina have gone through human trafficking, but some received a boost in getting their lives back together. According to the U.S. Attorney's…
SAFE TO WORK Act would provide liability relief to SC businesses
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Congress continues to debate the latest coronavirus stimulus package deal, which currently includes the SAFE TO WORK Act. This would give liability protection to businesses that are following national and state COVID-19 guidelines. In South Carolina,…
DHEC: 1,295 new confirmed Coronavirus cases and 44 new deaths in SC
1,295 new confirmed Coronavirus cases and 44 new deaths in SC
West Columbia cancels annual Kinetic Derby Day
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--An annual event in West Columbia has been canceled due to the Coronavirus. City officials say West Columbia’s 3rd Annual Kinetic Derby Day is canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to officials, West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day…
Tax Free weekend starts Friday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- if you need to do any back to school shopping, this may be the weekend to buy those supplies. The state's annual Tax Free holiday runs August 7-9, 2020. During…
ACC announces new 2020 Clemson football schedule
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its updated 2020 football schedule on Thursday, and Clemson will now kick off its 125th season on Saturday, Sept. 12, when the team opens the season on the road at Wake Forest.
Sumter Police find runaway teen who left with wanted suspect in May
Sumter Police Department says they found a runaway teen safe on Monday, who left with a wanted suspect in May.
