COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Thursday is the 'National Day of Prayer'. At a time when we are all struggling to deal with the Coronavirus, Thursday was certainly a day for many in the Midlands…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Members of the Response subcommittee for Governor Henry McMaster’s task force to safely reopen the state’s economy met via conference call Thursday. The subcommittee spoke about drafting up guidelines for “close-contact” businesses like barbers, salons, and fitness centers,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Thursday, announced 214 new cases of the coronavirus and 11 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. deputies say they responded to AM Nail Bar Salon on Two Notch Rd. Wednesday afternoon after it was reported that it was open for business. Establishments like nail salons and other close-contact businesses are supposed…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Class of 2020 in Lexington Richland School District Five will get a graduation ceremony. According to the District, they will hold in-person, outdoor graduation ceremonies in early June, implementing…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The coronavirus has put a strain on blood banks making the need for donors more crucial. Friday Dorn VA will hold a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross. The event takes place from 10am-4pm in…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--This is National Teacher Appreciation Week, and one Midlands school was not going to let the coronavirus keep them from showing their teachers a little love. Wednesday afternoon a drive through celebration was held at W.A. Perry Middle…
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- A new bill designed to help deaf or those hard of hearing is now law. Governor McMaster signed the bill into law, earlier this year, it will help deaf…
Lexington County Coroner's Office has released the cause of death of a man found on Lake Murray on Tuesday.
Richland Co. SC (WOLO) -- A former Richland County deputy charged in November of 2019 with Criminal Sexual Conduct of the Third Degree involving a student at Spring Valley High School…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman gathered her education task force together Wednesday morning to hear suggestions about ways to safely reopen schools across the state. For the last eight weeks, most…
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Earlier this year, Governor McMaster signed a new bill into law that will help deaf and hard of hearing people in case they're pulled over by law enforcement officers. The DMV Bill H 3357 was…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Wednesday, announced 97 new cases of the coronavirus and 9 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State health officials say they have a plan to extend testing for the coronavirus in the state. Wednesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced it will test…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Today State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman is leading the second full meeting of AccelerateED. Information regarding AccelerateED, its members, and an agenda for the meeting can be found by following this link. At today's "accelerateEd" meeting,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Healthcare workers will be given a show of appreciation with a visit from the 'Healthcare Heroes truck '. The South Carolina Hospital Association announces it will deploy…
A former Sheriff of Fairfield County has recently passed away.Retired Sheriff Herman Young served as the Fairfield County Sheriff..
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina has done it again! Midlands Gives ends their annual fundraiser topping last year's tally of more than $2.2 million dollars in donations. This year, philanthropists throughout the Midlands helped the charity event raise $3,116,904.00…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- "accelerateSC", a task force created by Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) met Tuesday afternoon to discuss safe solutions to help reopen the state’s economy. One topic discussed was the possibility…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- A location in the heart of Five Points is getting ready to undergo some major changes. The City of Columbia has broken ground on a revitalization project to complete a beautification project of the Exxon parking…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Tuesday, announced 93 new cases of the coronavirus and 13 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- In addition to COVID-19 testing, local walk-in urgent care centers are now administering antibody tests. MEDcare Urgent Care clinics are now testing patients for COVID-19…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- More coronavirus testing will soon be available in Richland County. On Tuesday, Members of the Richland County Delegation and MUSC announced a new testing site for residents in the 29223…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Anyone looking for information and access to coronavirus resources in South Carolina now have a website they can turn to for centralized information. Governor Henry McMaster announced the launch of the initial phase of accelerate.sc.gov. On Tuesday, the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The 'accelerateSC' group is meeting for the second time. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is leading the meeting. The group first met April…
