West Columbia PD search for missing teenager
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The West Columbia Police Department hopes someone may have information the whereabouts of a teen they say has been missing for several days. According to authorities, 16…
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DHEC: Five new deaths, 160 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Wednesday, announced 160 new cases of the coronavirus and five additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina…
McMaster thanks parents and teachers: SC Schools to remain closed for the school year
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster thanked parents and teachers during a briefing Wednesday about keeping schools closed in South Carolina. McMaster, along with State Superintendent of Education, Molly Spearman, announced…
City of Columbia gives small businesses a big boost
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---As many reopen their doors today, some businesses across the City of Columbia received a big boost. The City Council voted to give nearly $1 million dollars to more than…
Kirkland Institution on lockdown after second inmate tests positive for COVID-19
The South Carolina Department of Corrections says the Kirkland Reception and Evaluation Center in Columbia is now on a quarantine lock-down
Yesterdays Restaurant & Tavern 'hang it up'
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Tuesday was the first day some South Carolina stores and restaurants were able to open their doors back up after Governor Henry McMaster relaxed part of his Executive Order that…
Several small businesses welcome back customers for first time in weeks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- For the first time after the coronavirus pandemic forced some businesses to close, several people had a chance to visit some of their favorite local businesses. Tuesday marked the first day several…
COVID-19 takes toll on SC nursing homes, assisted living facilities
Columbia,SC ( WOLO)--- Since cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) began spread here in South Carolina, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has made weekly press briefings, and daily updates on their website to…
Some SC Retail stores reopen under Governor McMasters Order
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Tonight Governor Henry McMaster's order to allow certain retailers to reopen is now in effect. That means certain stores previously deemed non-essential like department stores, furniture stores, florists, bookstores, and craft stores can…
SC National Guard assists Harvest Hope during coronavirus crisis
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Harvest Hope Food Bank says it has seen record numbers of people in its emergency pantry curbside distribution lines. Now the food bank has called in the South Carolina…
DHEC: 11 new deaths, 172 additional cases of coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Tuesday, announced 172 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 11 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina…
Providers continue caring for people with intellectual disabilities despite pandemic
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Across the country, workers who provide essential services for people with intellectual disabilities continue to do so during the pandemic. But they're not being included in financial distributions or receiving any help to get Personal…
Two murder victims killed Monday identified as 76 & 28-year-old relatives
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Two women killed in a Monday night shooting in lower Richland have been identified by the coroner. Sarah Mae Richbow, 76, and Kiara Richbow, 28, both died from gunshot wounds to the upper body. Richland County…
Clarendon County identifies victim of a two-vehicle fatal crash on SC-527
Clarendon County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a two-vehicle fatal collision on South Carolina Highway 527 Monday.
Woman injured in shooting on Aspinwall Road in Columbia
Columbia Police Department says one woman is hurt after a shooting Monday night on the 500 block of Aspinwall Road.
Gov. McMaster allows certain small retailers to open doors, but with certain restrictions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced the latest step towards reopening the South Carolina economy in response to the coronavirus pandemic. His newest executive orders allows public beach access, giving the…
Double shooting investigation: 2 women shot in lower Richland
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigation a double shooting Monday night. RCSD says they got a call around 8:40 to the 2500 block of South Partridge Circle. When they got there they found two women…
Shandon Baptist holds weekly 'curbside collections' to help local families
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Shandon Baptist Church has been helping families in Richland School Districts One and Two, by holding 'curbside collections' where people can drop off donations of food or items. On Monday,…
DHEC: 64 new cases, four additional deaths related to coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Monday, announced 64 new cases of the coronavirus and 4 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed…
Governor McMaster opens Public Beach Access, and certain Retail Businesses under new Executive Order
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Monday, under a new executive order, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced that local officials have the authority to restrict access to beaches, as they see fit. But he is opening…
Gov. McMaster to hold update on Coronavirus in 4pm media briefing to SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, along with state public health officials, will hold a media briefing Monday at 4:00 pm. McMaster says the briefing will be to update the public on the state’s response to the 2019…
Kroger stores requiring employees to wear masks
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Employees at Kroger stores in South Carolina will now be wearing masks. In a release, the Kroger Atlanta Division, says it is adding the new safety measures to help protect associates, including mandatory facial mask requirements. The…
SC Dept of Corrections says one inmate has tested positive for Covid-19
The Kirkland Reception and Evaluation Center says one inmate has tested positive for Covid-19. The 69-year-old inmate is now hospitalized
Sumter Police arrest a man for a home break-in on Love Street
Sumter Police Department says they've arrested a man accused of a home break-in on Love Street over the weekend.
Report: McMaster plans to have retail stores reopen Tuesday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The Post and Courier says that South Carolina retail stores and public beach access points will be allowed to reopen on Tuesday. Gov. Henry McMaster's chief of staff told the newspaper that the governor will issue…
