'Drive n Drop' event to help Epworth Children's Home
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Last week Epworth Children's Home caught fire destroying the maintenance shed. Columbia fire officials say the fire was electrical in nature. Damage to the facility…
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CPD chief added to national police reform committee
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook will be part of the effort to reform the nation's law enforcement system. A spokesperson for the department says Chief Holbrook will be a part of the National Police Reform and Racial Justice…
Despite pandemic, SC voters head to the polls Tuesday
Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) --- In what's been a first for voters, South Carolina held its primary election on Tuesday during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of the virus, polling locations looked different this year to voters who didn't vote absentee.…
DHEC hosting more Free Coronavirus mobile testing sites
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to get tested for Coronavirus? The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is hosting free mobile sites across the state. According to DHEC, there are 121 mobile testing events scheduled through July 2 with…
SC Public Health officials issue renewed call for Masks, Social Distancing as COVID-19 cases rise
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Wear a mask and continue to social distance, that's the message from South Carolina Public Health officials. On Tuesday, DHEC, along with the S.C. Hospital Association , S.C. Medical Association and S.C. Office of Rural Health issued the…
Suspect in the murder, kidnapping of Samantha Josephson denied bond
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)-- The man charged with the murder and kidnapping of University of South Carolina student Samantha Josephson back in March 2019 was denied bond this morning. Richland County Judge DeAndrea G.…
Bond hearing scheduled for man accused in Uber rider’s death
The man accused of killing a South Carolina woman who got into his car thinking it was her Uber ride will have a virtual bond hearing Tuesday.
Vehicle hit several trees, driver killed on Garners Ferry Road
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver died after hitting several trees at Garners Ferry Road on Monday.
Public health experts say recent spike in COVID-19 cases reinforces need for social distancing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- There have been more new cases of the coronavirus in South Carolina over the past week than there have been at any point during the pandemic South Carolina's Department of…
Election Protection Hotline now live for Tuesday's primaries
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Tuesday, South Carolina will hold its primary election. For many people, they may be apprehensive about heading to the polls during a pandemic. If you do experience any…
Northside Middle School employee tests positive for COVID 19
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for Lexington District Two says an employee at Northside Middle School has tested positive for COVID 19. According to the district the employee worked in the building during the weeks of May 26 and…
SC announces record 542 new cases of COVID 19
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina continues to see a spike in the number of new cases of COVID 19. Monday DHEC announced a record 542 new cases of coronavirus. That brings the total number of confirmed cases in the state since…
SC Primaries Tuesday
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Voters head to the polls for election day Tuesday. This one will be very different due to the coronavirus. Polls will be open from 7am to 7pm. According to the election commission more than 100,000 people are…
Former medic faces charges in last week's riot at CPD Headquarters
Richland County Sheriff's Department says a former medic is facing charges for last week's riot at CPD Headquarters.
Richland One to provide children with free summer meals
Starting Monday June 8, families will be able to pick up free summer meals for their children at eight Richland One school sites.
Victim identified in fatal collision on SC Highway 6 in Lexington
Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal collision on Sunday on S.C. Highway 6 in Lexington.
Federal investigation underway after suspicious water bottles found in Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- According to a press release from the Columbia Police Department, CPD is working with the Richland County Sheriff's Department and state and federal agencies as part of an investigation to determine the persons responsible for possessing suspicious…
DHEC: 390 new cases of COVID-19, 1 additional death
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 390 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 14,286 and…
Few incumbents face primary challenges on S. Carolina ballot
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The COVID-19 pandemic and a lack of marquee races on either party's ballot have left 2020 a quiet primary season in South Carolina. The only statewide primary Tuesday sees Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham seeking the…
DHEC: 512 new cases of COVID, 7 more deaths
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- According to press release from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, 512 new cases of coronavirus were announced Saturday with 7 additional deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have…
Lexington Medical Center, DHEC to host free COVID-19 testing June 16
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)-- If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, and Lexington Medical Center are hosting an event. The free testing is open to people who live in…
Mayor Benjamin reviews video of SC protester held down, arrested
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Mayor Steve Benjamin along with Columbia police Chief Skip Holbrook have reviewed the city of Columbia’s policies after an image surfaced showing three CPD officers arresting a protestor during last weekends protests. Mayor Steve Benjamin says…
Four men in custody accused of robbing an Orangeburg business
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) -- Four men are behind bars accused of robbing an Orangeburg business in broad daylight. Authorities say the incident took place around 3:30pm Friday afternoon. Deputies were called to a Cannon Bridge Road business where they were…
447 new coronavirus cases reported in SC Friday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has released the latest number of coronavirus cases. As of Friday, June 6 health officials report 447 new cases…
Local pastors call for more hands-on approach to tackle gun violence in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --A group of Columbia pastors is encouraging city leaders to implement a more hands-on approach to combating gun violence. The MORE Justice ministry, a group of 34 churches and congregations in…
