Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--There is a new program in place to help South Carolinians struggling to pay the rent during the pandemic. SC Thrive, a non-profit that helps those in need in our state gain access to resources, announced a rental…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The number of initial unemployment claims in South Carolina continues to fall. This morning the Department of Employment and Workforce announced for the week of May 10th through the 16th more than 29,000 people filed for unemployment. That…
Columbia Fire Department says traffic is back open after a tractor-trailer fire on I-77 North this morning.
Prisma Health is hosting two COVID-19 mobile testing sites in the Midlands today and Saturday amid the pandemic.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) is allowing tourist attractions to open their doors once again. One of those destinations is the Riverbanks Zoo and…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- DHEC released the latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in South Carolina. According to the Department of Health…
Clemson University plans to hold in-person classes in the fall but synchronize them with online instruction so if a student is infected with COVID-19 — or a second wave of infections closes campus — learning won’t be disrupted.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Because of the pandemic and job loss, many people are finding themselves in need of some help feeding their families. Harvest Hope Food Bank has been busier than…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--With the governor's announcement that tourist attractions in the state can once again open to the public Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens has announced its return date. A spokesperson says the zoo will reopen to guests on Saturday, May…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- More restrictions lifted in South Carolina. Wednesday afternoon governor henry mcmaster announced that the state is scaling back restrictions on certain athletic facilities and tourist attractions. The athletic facilities include places like baseball fields, parks, and…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster and state health officials will update the state's response to COVID-19 at 4pm Wednesday according to a press release from the governor's office. ABC Columbia News will carry the news conference live on air…
According to the Columbia Fire Department, crews responded to a house fire around 12:30 am Wednesday on the 1600 block of Chain Gang Rd. in Eastover.
The U.S. Marshals are offering a $5,000 reward and the Crime Stoppers of Greenville are offering an additional reward of up to $2,000
Members of Washington Street United Methodist Church (WSUMC) are holding a drive-in food drive for families of the Foster Care Program..
Richland, SC (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help them identify a man they say is wanted in connection with credit card fraud. According to RCSD, they were alerted…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) was on hand as "accelerateSC", a task force formed by the Governor to find safe solutions to reopen the state's economy, held its third full meeting.…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A South Carolina attorney alleges that an eleven year old girl was the victim of a racist assault that began with a dispute over mail. According to an…
Columbia,SC (WOLO) ---- A former employee for the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) is on the other side of the law tonight. SCDC Police Services say they have charged 19 year old Zatwon Mason Jr. with trying to smuggle…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has released the latest cases of confirmed cases statewide. According to officials, as of Tuesday May 19, there are 137…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Tuesday, South Carolina's first convalescent plasma recipient met the woman who she says saved her life. Lisa Hardin, of Columbia, received Harriet Whitaker's plasma. Because of the transfusion, she…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police say 14 month old Kairon Bramsen is in critical condition at the Augusta Burn Center in Georgia. His father, Steven Bramsen has set up a GoFundMe to…
The University of South Carolina announced Tuesday a plan to implement voluntary 10 percent pay reductions for President Bob Caslen, several senior-level cabinet administrators and the university’s three highest paid coaches for fiscal year 2020-21, which begins July 1, 2020.
The Salvation Army of the Midlands has awarded ABC Columbia with special gifts during National Salvation Army Week!
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Monday, more businesses across South Carolina opened their doors after being closed for months because of the coronavirus pandemic. In the latest step to reopening South Carolina, close…
On Monday, Furman University announced an unprecedented move to cut its baseball program effective immediately.
