Victim identified in fatal collision on US Highway 601 in Kershaw
Kershaw County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal collision Saturday on U.S. Highway 601.
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DHEC hosting multiple mobile Coronavirus testing sites across SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- As coronavirus cases continue to rise in South Carolina, so does the need for testing. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says it…
Columbia Police make arrest in connection with fatal shooting outside of Family Dollar
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say they are Investigating a fatal shooting outside of the Family Dollar, at 5300 block of Fairfield Road. According to officials, the 61 year old…
DHEC: 9 additional deaths, 907 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday. announced 907 new confirmed cases and of the coronavirus and 9 additional confirmed deaths. Health officials say there are currently 692 hospital beds occupied by patients who…
On this Father's Day: a spotlight on one Midlands Organization helping fathers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) ---On this Father's Day many take time to show love for their father or father figure. And for one Midlands organization, that works to support fathers, today is also a…
City of Columbia dedicates special 'microsite' to COVID-19 related information
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking for a resource in the City of Columbia for Coronavirus information, you can check out the city's new webpage dedicated to information on COVID-19. According to city officials, they have launched the new…
Coronavirus cases surge in SC, Health officials urge mask use, social distancing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Record numbers of coronavirus cases in South Carolina were released Saturday. DHEC reported 1,157 new confirmed cases in one day and five additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of…
DHEC encourages SC residents to help prevent spread of Coronavirus: wear mask
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is urging residents to take precautions against COVID-19. https://twitter.com/i/status/1273299369941491718 Per DHEC: How South Carolinians Can Stop the Spread Evidence is increasing about the high rates of infection in…
Red Cross testing donor blood for COVID-19 antibodies
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- This week the American Red Cross announced that all donor blood will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. “Every donation can help save up to three lives,” said Kristen Boyle,…
SC Coronavirus cases spike again, DHEC reports 1,157
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Saturday, announced 1,157 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 5 additional confirmed deaths. According to Health officials, there are currently 673 hospital beds occupied by patients who have…
Faith for Black Lives March Saturday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Happening Saturday, Faith takes center stage at the State House. According to a Facebook page, the Faith for Black Lives Matter march will be held Saturday at Noon. The march is set to start at Allen University and…
Free Coronavirus drive thru testing hosted by Prisma Health this weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you are looking for free COVID 19 testing, without an appointment, Prisma Health has several mobile sites. Prisma Health is hosting a free Coronavirus test Saturday June 20 from 10am-3pm. This…
Man accused of punching random women arrested
Orangeburg,SC (WOLO) ---- The Orangeburg Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced that investigators have arrested a man accused of hitting women he didn't even know. 37 year old Christopher Lucas is behind bars tonight (Friday) charged with three counts of assault and…
CPD searches for 'armed and dangerous' suspect accused of ATM robbery
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The Columbia Police Department says they are looking for a suspect wanted in connection to an ATM robbery and are hoping you can help. Authorities say, 32…
CHA names Ivory Mathews as official Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Ivory Mathews has been named the official the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) after serving as the Interim Director since May…
Educators finalize recommendations to reopen South Carolina schools this fall
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Schools in South Carolina are inching closer to reopening their doors this fall. The “accelerate ED” task force formally approved the guidance and recommendations needed to safely welcome students…
Fundraiser collects supplies for Epworth Children's Home after fire damages shed
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Over the past two days, community members have come out to support Epworth Children's Home after a fire damaged a storage shed earlier this month. Washington Street United Methodist Church held a supply drive to restock…
DHEC: More than one thousand new cases of COVID-19 in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Cases of COVID-19 continue to expand exponentially in South Carolina. Friday afternoon DHEC announced 1,081 new cases of coronavirus as well as 18 additional deaths. State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell adds that South Carolinians under the age…
UofSC BOT votes unanimously to ask legislature for building name change
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The University of South Carolina board of trustees wants to rename one of the buildings on its campus. During a teleconference Friday afternoon, according to a university spokesperson, the board voted unanimously to to request that the…
Richland Co. Elections Board names new director
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)-- For the first time in more than a year, Richland County has hired someone to oversee the county's elections full-time. During a special meeting Friday afternoon, the Board hired Alexandria Stephens to become the board's new…
Juneteenth celebration held at SC State House
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--- On Friday, people gathered at the State House in recognition of Juneteenth. The event was organized by the Xi Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. “As we celebrate that freedom, we want to rally the call…
Prisma Health hosts Free Coronavirus Drive Thru testing at Benedict Stadium
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--Happening today and Saturday, you can get tested for COVID 19 without an appointment. Prisma Health is hosting a free Coronavirus test Friday June 19 and Saturday June 20 from 10am-3pm. This…
Victim identified in fatal collision on US Highway 521 in Kershaw
Kershaw County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal collision between a dump truck and a vehicle on Thursday.
Columbia Mayor encourages face coverings, proactive approaches to fight COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As a result of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is trying to lead his city to fight back against the virus. The City Council is…
