Columbia's extended citywide curfew goes into effect tonight
Columbia City Council and Mayor Steve Benjamin will extend the citywide curfew starting tonight amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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SC mayor: Governor creating headaches with special waivers
Expressing frustration that police officers - charged with enforcing Gov. Henry McMaster’s stay-at-home order during the coronavirus outbreak - are not being told which businesses have been granted permission to stay open, the mayor of South Carolina’s capital city said he was pursuing an open-records request to obtain the information.
Columbia Fire Dept puts out fire on S. Beltline Boulevard
Columbia Fire officials say no one is hurt after a building fire on South Beltline Boulevard on Thursday, April 9th, 2020.
Man dies after house fire on Church Street in Sumter County
Sumter County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal house fire at Church Street on Tuesday.
Columbia extends citywide curfew for additional 61 days
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- With numbers of people in South Carolina continuing to battle infections of coronavirus (COVID-19), and deaths rising daily, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says the citywide curfew that was…
RCSD: Number of domestic disputes rises as more people stay at home
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --With more families staying at home, one issue local law enforcement has been dealing with more often has been disputes between couples. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they have…
Dawn Staley: "We should be National Champions"
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley believes her top-ranked Gamecocks are the women’s basketball national champions, even without an NCAA Tournament trophy to put in their display case due to the pandemic-shortened season.
Dangers of substance use disorder continue, despite COVID-19 crisis
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Despite the pandemic, the opioid crisis is still going on. People battling a substance use disorder still need to receive treatment and recovery services. “We have a lot going on right…
Coroner identifies teen killed in Columbia officer-involved shooting
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The Richland County Coroner has identified a teenager killed in an officer-involved shooting in Columbia Wednesday night. It happened shortly before 6:00 p.m. near the 4800 block of Monticello Road. According to the Richland County Coroner,…
DHEC: 241 new cases of coronavirus, four additional deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Thursday, announced 241 new cases of the coronavirus in South Carolina. DHEC also announced four additional deaths related to COVID-19. According to DHEC,…
Mayor Butler has declared a state of emergency for the City of Orangeburg
Today, April 9th, 2020, Mayor Butler has declared a state of emergency for the City of Orangeburg. This means that in order to preserve health
Columbia Police deny bond for man charged in recent shooting
Columbia Police say bond was denied for a suspect in a recent shooting. Investigators say 21 year old, Saequez Morris, is charged
Driver killed in fatal crash on I-95 south after overturning several times
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person died after a fatal crash on I-95 south on Wednesday in Clarendon County.
CPD Chief asks SLED to investigate officer-involved shooting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook says he has asked sled to investigate a shooting involving one of his officers. Police say around 6pm Wednesday evening…
"It was a whirlwind": ABC Columbia reporter describes being quarantined, tested for COVID-19
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) --Thousands of people have been tested for the coronavirus across South Carolina. According to South Carolina's Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), 24,634 have been tested across…
SC lawmakers get back to business on state budget
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- South Carolina lawmakers returned to the state house Wednesday. They were called back by the Governor to work on the state budget amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Some Democrats…
Irmo's Sleep Number plant repairing N95 masks for local hospital use
Irmo, S.C. (WOLO) --- Sleep Number's manufacturing plant in Irmo is joining the fight against COVID-19, and doing what they can to help health care workers. “Think outside the box. This is what we did here, just heard about a…
DHEC: 12 additional deaths related to coronavirus, 139 new cases in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Wednesday, announced 12 additional deaths related to Coronavirus. DHEC also announced 139 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of people…
Local Church distributes masks to area Hospitals, departments in need
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Area churches are joining the effort to help the health care workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak. Among those, GraceLife Church on Clemson Road. The church distributed surgical and…
City of Columbia enters into partnership to test First Responders, Frontline Staff for COVID-19
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--First Responders in Columbia will soon have access to coronavirus testing. This week the City of Columbia says it has ratified a contract with Precision Genetics to begin immediate COVID-19 testing for…
SC Highway Patrol investigates a fatal motorcycle crash in Fairfield County
Highway Patrol says one person has died after a fatal motorcycle collision in Fairfield County. Troopers say it happened on Tuesday
Sumter and Cayce to start curfews tonight amid COVID-19 pandemic
Sumter and Cayce city officials say they will start curfews tonight, that go from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Dorn VA Medical Center host emergency blood drive
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- As blood drives across the nation have been cancelled due to concerns of further spreading the coronavirus, health officials here in Columbia stepped up to do their part.…
State COVID-19 Strike Team works to combat coronavirus fraud schemes
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Monday, the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina announced a Strike Team to combat COVID-19 fraud schemes. Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies are…
DHEC: three additional deaths related to coronavirus, 187 new cases in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Tuesday, announced 187 new cases of the coronavirus, including three additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed…
