COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As the remnants of Hurricane Sally make their way towards the Midlands, emergency responders are getting ready in case there’s significant flooding. Over the years, the City of Columbia has…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday afternoon, Governor Henry McMaster signed the COVID-19 Absentee Voting Bill which allows all South Carolinians to vote by absentee ballot for the upcoming election. This comes a day after the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- With Tropical Storm Sally starting to affect the Midlands, emergency officials encourage citizens to prepare for flooded conditions. The National Weather Service predicts that the Midlands could see four to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- DMA Holdings Inc., an auto parts manufacturer, announced that they are expanding operations in Marion County by constructing a new manufacturing and distribution center, their second facility in the county. DMA plans to invest $3.9 million on…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Wednesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 489 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 28 new confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 131,428 with 2,968…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Volunteers from the South Carolina Red Cross are doing their part to help in the response to both Hurricane Sally and the wildfires on the West Coast. The Red Cross…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Custom plastics manufacturer ClickFold Plastics announced plans to establish operations in Lancaster County, creating 21 new jobs. ClickFold is investing $1.5 million in this operation. According to officials, the new facility will be located at Bailes Ridge…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In a settlement with 48 attorneys general and the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Attorney General Alan Wilson says he secured $8.6 million in debt relief for over 1,000 former ITT Tech students in South Carolina. On…
Columbia Police say no one is hurt after shots were fired and a vehicle chase happened overnight on Bluff Road.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina House of Representatives has passed a bill to allow all voters in the fall to cast absentee ballots due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The House started a two-week special session Tuesday by debating…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Six months after shutting down the state's court system in an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, South Carolina's top jurist now says courts may resume in-person…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Tuesday afternoon Columbia City Council extended the city's mask ordinance. The previous emergency ordinance was set to expire on october fourth but will now last for another 61 days. The council also agreed to further suspend the normal…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--As is usually the case when disaster strikes, volunteers from the South Carolina Red Cross are there to help. According to the Red Cross there are currently 36 volunteers from the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police are investigating two shootings which they say happened overnight at Edgewood Avenue and McAlister Street. Officials say both shootings occurred around 4:30 a.m. Columbia Police say they responded to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- SC Works Midlands and the State Department of Social Services are joining forces to host a drive-thru job fair on September 16. Job seekers can head to Harvest Hope Food…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Economic Development is partnering with Black Public Relations Society and local businesses to host a school supply drive. The group is asking for donations such as computer supplies and colored…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill which helps people who are deaf or hard of hearing when they are pulled over by the police. The bill allows the DMV to make…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia is partnering with DHEC and Prisma Health to provide free COVID-19 testing. A mobile testing site has been set up at 2204 Lee Street. Testing is…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Some South Carolinians are getting frustrated by the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, leading for some to call for change. The United Patriot Alliance spearheaded a gathering Tuesday morning, which gave…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Family Promise and Clayton Homes cut the ribbon on a new transitional home for homeless families in Columbia on Tuesday. The transitional home offers structure, support and training to help families…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --- USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach visited Harvest Hope food bank on Tuesday. Harvest Hope is a part of the USDA's Farmers to Families Food Box…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is hosting an online meeting where the public can comment on proposed improvements to US 176 from St. Andrews Road to Atlantic Drive in Columbia. Public comments will be accepted…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Tuesday 701 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 22 additional confirmed deaths. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 130,917 and confirmed…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution announced they will be adding to visitor access at Ninety Six National Historic Site, Cowpens Historical Battlefield and Kings Mountain National Military Park. The increased access will go into effect…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A group of Lexington-Richland School District 5 parents from the group "5 days f2f" held a march outside the school board meting at Irmo High School Monday evening to say…
