Spartanburg solider dies while in Afghanistan
Spartanburg, SC (WOLO) -- A South Carolina soldier has died in Afghanistan. The U.S. Department of Defense says 25 year old Lieutenant Trevarius Bowman of Spartanburg died May 19th at Bagram…
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Fort Jackson National Cemetery honors veterans on Memorial Day, despite pandemic
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. But this year's Memorial Day looks a little different because of the COVID-19…
Police: ShotSpotter technology leads to murder arrest
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police say they responded to Fern Ave. shortly after 9pm Saturday following a ShotSpotter Alert. ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection system that conveys the location of an incident using microphones…
DHEC announces new cases, deaths
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--DHEC Monday announced 90 new cases of COVID 19 and five additional deaths. The new cases bring the total of positive tests in the state to 10,178. In addition 440 people have now died as a result of…
DHEC releases testing numbers and more Coronavirus test sites
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, a total of 168,908 total Coronavirus tests have been conducted, as of May 23, by both DHEC’s Public Health Laboratory and private labs. According to DHEC,…
One killed after vehicle hit several trees in Lee County on Red Hill Road
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person died after a vehicle hit several trees over the weekend on Red Hill Road.
Fort Jackson will live stream the Memorial Day ceremony for the public
Fort Jackson will conduct a Memorial Day ceremony at11:30 a.m. May 25 at Centennial Park on post. The event is not open...
Lexington man in custody after being accused of shooting father
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) --- According to a press release from the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, a Lexington man is now in custody after shooting his father early Sunday. Deputies say Michael Rashaan Stone, 25, is charged with attempted murder, discharging…
DHEC: 10 additional deaths, 209 new cases of coronavirus
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- According to a press release from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday 209 new cases of COVID-19 were announced along with…
Enforcement of Parking Meters underway in phases in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Grab your change. The City of Columbia has already begun phasing in parking enforcement for meters and parking facilities. Now through May 31 they will only issue warnings, say city officials.…
SC DHEC offers mobile testing sites for Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)-- If you need to get tested for Coronavirus the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has set up testing sites. According to Health officials, there are more than 60 mobile testing clinics across the State.…
2 recent Columbia fatal shootings deemed self-defense
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- According to a press release from the Columbia Police Department, two recent fatal shootings have been deemed as self-defense by the Fifth Circuit Solicitor's…
S.C. likely to set record for mailed absentee ballots
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's decision to allow absentee voting by mail for anyone in next month's primaries because of the coronavirus could mean a long night waiting for…
DHEC: 248 new COVID cases, 6 additional deaths
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- In a press release sent Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 248 new cases of COVID-19 and six additional deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19…
More SC attractions ready: Riverbanks Zoo reopens
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)-- Are you ready to enjoy the wild side? This weekend, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden officially reopened. Zoo officials say they have reopened with enhanced safety measures and operating procedures in place. "We've been diligently preparing for the…
Ray Tanner reacts to student athletes being allowed back on campus
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The first step in the road to college football this fall has officially been announced. This week, the Southeastern Conference said…
Lower Richland recognizes their graduating seniors
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Lower Richland High School took time to celebrate its seniors Friday. The school held a drive through event where seniors received gifts donated by the schools alumni. The goodies…
SC Reverend loses five family members to coronavirus
Florence, SC (ABC) ---A Florence county man say the past two and a half months have been like a bad dream. and he's wishing someone would wake him up.…
Midlands doctor encourages social distancing during Memorial Day weekend activities
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --If you’re planning on hitting the beach or having a cookout this weekend, doctors remind you to be mindful of social distancing guidelines. As some people debate whether or…
SC nearing 10K cases of COVID-19
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Friday afternoon DHEC announced 245 additional cases of COVID 19 and 3 more deaths. That brings the total number of cases in the state to 9,638 and those who have died to 419. According to a press…
SC's unemployment rate jumps to 12.1%
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina's unemployment rate continues to spike as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Department of Employment and Workforce, April's unemployment rate for South Carolina was 12.1%. A steep incline from March's 3.2%. According…
Richland One's Memorial Day Meal Distribution Plan
Since Richland One will be closed on Monday, May 25 to observe Memorial Day, meals (for the week of May 25) will be distributed..
Church leaders debate whether they should reopen amidst pandemic
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --As the state slowly starts to reopen, churches across South Carolina are grappling with the idea of reopening their doors. Some have already had services in front of smaller crowds of worshippers…
Columbia Police investigating deadly shooting on Lorick Circle
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - One person was killed after a shooting Thursday night in Columbia. The shooting happened at 100 Lorick Circle. This is at or near the Latimer Manor Apartments. CPD officers responded and found a male with an…
Orangeburg woman arrested for murder after deadly shooting during domestic dispute
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - An Orangeburg woman has been arrested for murder after a domestic dispute escalated into a fatal shooting Wednesday. The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office arrested Shantell Corley, 33, who is…
