COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Some of the areas that have been hardest hit by the coronavirus in South Carolina are nursing homes and assisted living centers. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Prisma Health has launched the first free interactive COVID-19 symptom checker in the state. The symptom checker, which can be found on the Prisma Health website, which explains exposure risks for covid-19, provides ways to practice…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- DHEC officials say they have conducted a cross-analysis of he deaths reported directly to the agency by medical professionals and the deaths reported to the agency on death certificates. According to the…
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Sumter are investigating a Tuesday night dispute that ended in the death of a woman who was hit by a car. A spokesperson for the Sumter Police Department says the incident began around 11:15 near…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- There is some positivity during this pandemic, people at home under quarantine are using this time to adopt or foster a furry companion. This is helping to empty shelters…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- At a briefing alongside Republican Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster addressed plans to reopen the state. McMaster says he hopes to be making some decisions…
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Sumter deputies say while executing a search warrant at an Alice Dr. apartment on April 23rd officers seized 157 grams of fentanyl, more than 50 grams of marijuana, $8,900 in cash,…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--DHEC continued its daily updates on the number of coronavirus cases in the state. According to the agency there are 130 new cases and 11 additional deaths attributed to the virus. That brings the total in the state…
Columbia,SC (WOLO) --- The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is helping to expand COVID-19 testing capabilities for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by sending out multiple rapid-testing devices and testing supplies to areas of the state where access…
The NCAA is moving forward with a plan to allow college athletes to earn money for endorsements and a host of other activities involving personal appearances and social media content.
Columbia Police have arrested a woman for a shooting on Falling Springs Road last week. Officials say 21-year-old, Mani May is charged..
Columbia Police say a teenager has been arrested for a shooting at Woodland Terace Apartments on April 24.
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Richland County Council is doing its part to provide relief to small businesses and nonprofits across the county, setting aside $1 million in relief grants. Of that $1…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Carolina Wildlife Center (CWC) staff say they've been busier than ever amidst the pandemic. They've been taking in almost double the number of animals as they normally do during…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- New numbers out Tuesday night from DHEC. According to the department there are 123 additional cases of covid 19 as well as 15 additional deaths. That brings the total number of 5,735 cases and 192 deaths. DHEC…
Myrtle Beach, S.C. (WPDE, WOLO)--Myrtle Beach is open for business. Tuesday the Myrtle Beach City Council voted to reopen Myrtle Beach public beach access. The council also discussed a phased tourism recovery plan that…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. officials say as residents experience delays in trash pick up the county says it is working to make sure those needs are met. A spokesperson for the…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The Medical University of South Carolina announced Tuesday it will begin providing free walk-up COVID-19 testing for those with a 29203 zip code. That includes parts of Columbia including Eau Clair, Denny Terrace, and Hollywood Hills. Organizers ask…
Orangeburg Department of Public Safety says one man was arrested for a hit and run that injured an 8-year-old boy.
Lexington County Sheriff's Department officials have arrested a woman in Gaston for two separate crimes last week.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The suspect in an attack at a bar last month has been arrested. Monday, Warren James Bailey, 47, turned himself in. The…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Starting Monday May 4th the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will reopen their 66 branches in order to serve customer more efficiently. However, customers will only be able…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Leading the congregation at Friendship Baptist Church in Hopkins, Pastor Charles Cureton says he always has to stay strong, even in times of adversity. However, just a few days…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Earlier this month, the Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence (PACE) Academy was approved by the Board of Trustees for the South Carolina Public Charter School District. PACE Academy will be…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, on Monday, declared a new state of emergency. The new order basically extends the previous State of Emergency that was set to expire today, April 12, 2020.…
