Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says consumer confidence in returning to businesses is not where it should be for a mass economic reopening. Benjamin held a meeting with his Resilient…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It is Teacher Appreciation Week and parents and students at Ridge View High School showed up in a big way for their teachers. On Thursday, the group provided lunches and gifts…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Friday, announced 238 new cases of the coronavirus and four additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You will soon be able to dine inside some of your favorite restaurants, according to South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. On Friday, McMaster announced that restaurants throughout South Carolina will…
Camden, S.C. (WOLO)--Police in Camden are investigating after a man was found dead early Friday morning. The Kershaw County Coroner's Office says Lawrence Reed, 65, was found shot to death in his home around four am. The coroner says the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, along with state public health officials, will hold a media briefing Friday at 4:00 pm. McMaster says the briefing will be to update the public on the state’s response to the 2019…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Friday People across the country, including here in South Carolina are running two-point-two-three miles to mourn Ahmaud Arbery. Back on February 23, investigators say Arbery was fatally shot by a…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Class of 2020 in the Richland Two School District will be able to attend Graduation, with some modifications. According to District Officials, they will hold graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020 on June 1-5 at…
Prisma Health will launch community screening for COVID-19 at seven locations across South Carolina beginning Saturday..
Newberry, SC (WOLO) --- Dozens of employees from the White Oak Manor Nursing home decided to put a little power in prayer. Thurdsay afternoon - staff gathered outside the Newberry facility to recognize…
Columbia Fire Department says no one is hurt after a vacant home on Rockhaven Drive caught fire on Thursday.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- For those living in nursing home and assisted living facilities the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has been especially difficult since family members not able to visit. Thursday senior citizens living…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Several members of Governor Henry McMaster’s “accelerateSC” task force talked about ways to reopen several South Carolina businesses, including major tourist attractions. Duane Parrish, the Director of South Carolina's Department of…
ELGIN, SC (WOLO) - An 11-year-old boy has died after a fire broke out in his home near Elgin Thursday. According to Kershaw County Coroner David West, four other people got out of the home after someone driving by noticed…
Newberry, SC (WOLO) --- Newberry College says it is considering resuming in-person instruction will resume this Fall. Thursday the university announced plans to resume in person classes, but only if the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Thursday is the 'National Day of Prayer'. At a time when we are all struggling to deal with the Coronavirus, Thursday was certainly a day for many in the Midlands…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Members of the Response subcommittee for Governor Henry McMaster’s task force to safely reopen the state’s economy met via conference call Thursday. The subcommittee spoke about drafting up guidelines for “close-contact” businesses like barbers, salons, and fitness centers,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Thursday, announced 214 new cases of the coronavirus and 11 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. deputies say they responded to AM Nail Bar Salon on Two Notch Rd. Wednesday afternoon after it was reported that it was open for business. Establishments like nail salons and other close-contact businesses are supposed…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Class of 2020 in Lexington Richland School District Five will get a graduation ceremony. According to the District, they will hold in-person, outdoor graduation ceremonies in early June, implementing…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The coronavirus has put a strain on blood banks making the need for donors more crucial. Friday Dorn VA will hold a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross. The event takes place from 10am-4pm in…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--This is National Teacher Appreciation Week, and one Midlands school was not going to let the coronavirus keep them from showing their teachers a little love. Wednesday afternoon a drive through celebration was held at W.A. Perry Middle…
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- A new bill designed to help deaf or those hard of hearing is now law. Governor McMaster signed the bill into law, earlier this year, it will help deaf…
Lexington County Coroner's Office has released the cause of death of a man found on Lake Murray on Tuesday.
Richland Co. SC (WOLO) -- A former Richland County deputy charged in November of 2019 with Criminal Sexual Conduct of the Third Degree involving a student at Spring Valley High School…
