Suspect wanted for breaking into Lugoff-Elgin High School
Kershaw County deputies say they are looking for a suspect accused of burglarizing Lugoff-Elgin High School on Sunday.
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City of Columbia begins free mask distribution Monday
The City of Columbia is offering residents free masks today to protect people against the spread of COVID-19.
Soda City Market reopens with new measures amid Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)_- You can once again take a stroll through the Soda City Market. The popular event in Downtown Columbia, on Saturday mornings, returned for the first time this weekend, since the pandemic.…
Coronavirus cases in SC continue to surge, DHEC: 1,366 new cases
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Sunday, announced 1,366 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and five additional deaths. DHEC says there are currently 954 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested…
DHEC urges residents to wear masks and social distance as Coronavirus cases surge
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State health officials are sharing ways you can 'help stop the spread' of the coronavirus. DHEC is recommending that everyone do the following: Practicing social distancing Wearing a mask in public Avoiding group gatherings Regularly washing your…
Richland Library expands limited services to several pick up windows
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Good news for book lovers. While the Richland Library locations remain closed, the library says it will begin allowing customers to pick up items, they had on hold, at…
City of Columbia to offer free masks at area locations
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Now that the City of Columbia is requiring masks, city officials are giving out free face coverings. The City says it will offer free masks to citizens at several locations, while supplies last. According to officials, they…
DHEC reports single day record 1,599 cases of COVID-19 in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Saturday, announced 1,599 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 15 additional deaths. DHEC says there are currently 908 hospital beds occupied by…
DHEC hosting more free mobile Coronavirus test sites across SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus, DHEC is hosting numerous mobile testing sites with the help of community partners. The South Carolina Department…
City of Columbia now requiring people to wear masks in public
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Columbia is now the second city in the state requiring people to wear masks if they're out in public. Columbia City Council members voted during a specially called…
American Airlines will start booking the middle seat again filling flights
(CNN) - As more American's begin to travel as the country continues to reopen amid the pandemic, a number of airlines are starting to open…
CPD calls attorney's interpretation of officer-involved shooting "inaccurate, incomplete, and irresponsible"
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Hours after attorney Marc Brown held a press conference Friday morning regarding an officer-involved shooting involving his client, Sir Brandon Legette, back in August 2019, a spokesperson with the…
CPD, RCSD arrests six more suspects from violent May protest
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Additional arrests have been made in connection with the protests that turned violent last month spanning over a period of two days. According to Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook and Richland County…
Gov. McMaster says it's "impossible" to enforce mask-wearing mandate statewide
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) says he is not going to force anyone to wear a mask. He calls a statewide plan…
Columbia offers free protective masks
Columbia,SC (WOLO) --- The City of Columbia is offering residents free masks to protect against COVID-19. The masks will be given out at various locations around the city as long as supplies last. Masks will be given to anyone deem…
Columbia packaging plant to make cardboard fans for stadiums
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- As athletes return to sports and play in their stadiums, a local packaging plant will help will the stadium with fans. “Sports are a unifier, for a lot of people,”…
DHEC reports second highest day total, 1,273 Coronavirus cases in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Friday, announced 1,273 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 1 additional death. Health officials say there are currently 906 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive…
Fatal overnight shooting at apartment complex on Byron Road
Columbia Police Department says they are investigating a fatal overnight shooting on Byron Road after 2 in the morning.
Woman dies after fatal assault on Riley Street this month
Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal assault on Riley Street early this month.
UofSC releases list of requirements for students, faculty, staff this Fall
University of South Carolina has released a list of requirements for students, faculty and staff this fall amid the pandemic.
Public health experts target early 2021 for when COVID-19 vaccines could be ready
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With the number of COVID-19 cases rising across the country, several companies are fast-tracking vaccines to be ready as soon as next year. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Director of the National…
More than 2 dozen State Fair events canceled
(ABC News) --- Summer is here, and the global coronavirus pandemic has changed, delayed or caused the cancelation of several events. Some organizations are even looking further ahead to make decisions about things scheduled in the fall of 2020. Like…
Process underway for official Black Lives Matter chapter in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The 'I Can't Breathe' SC group that organized the first protests in downtown Columbia following the death of George Floyd, is now transitioning to an official chapter of Black Lives…
Soda City Market to reopen with restrictions
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A popular event in downtown Columbia on Saturday mornings is set to return this weekend. On its Facebook page, organizers announced the Soda City Market will re-open on Main St. this Saturday. Thursday the market posted a lengthy…
NASCAR releases image of noose found in Bubba Wallace's garage, says concern was 'real'
NASCAR on Thursday completed its investigation into the garage pull rope formed as a noose that was found in Bubba Wallace's garage at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, with president Steve Phelps saying "our initial reaction was to protect our driver."
