WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Citing civil unrest near the Gervais Street Bridge, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles has declared a state of emergency. City officials say a curfew is effective beginning at 9 PM, on May 30, 2020, until 6…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Saturday evening Columbia Police Department issued a statement encouraging protestors to go home. Via CPD Twitter: 'We are strongly encouraging protestors to go home safely. #ColumbiaPDSC continues to monitor crowds…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- In a last minute press conference, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is instilling an immediate curfew as of 6 p.m. This is for the downtown and Vista areas of the…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- What began as a peaceful protest and demonstration to honor George Floyd has begun to turn into violence, according to ABC Columbia News Staff on scene. Columbia Police cars…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- In a press release from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, 266 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were announced Saturday, along with four additional deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed…
(LEXINGTON, SC ) --If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus, some Midlands health officials are hosting a free event. Lexington Medical Center is partnering with DHEC to host free COVID-19 testing at White Knoll High School in Lexington…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Those looking to get tested for Coronavirus have a chance this weekend at some community sites across the state. Prisma Health is hosting the free testing, in partnership with DHEC. PER PRISMA HEALTH Testing at the sites…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), a majority of people who have died from the coronavirus in South Carolina said they had heart disease. DHEC…
Richland County deputies say two people have been arrested after both of them are accused of attempted murder.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- In the days after George Floyd passed away while getting arrested, Minneapolis has become center stage to protests calling for an end to police brutality. After Reverend Al Sharpton issued…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Grab some change if you are headed Downtown Columbia. Full enforcement of parking meters will begin June 1, 2020. The details from the City are listed below. Per City of Columbia,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Friday, recorded it's highest number of cases. DHEC announced 331 new cases of the coronavirus and 13 additional deaths. Health officials say…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is providing free COVID-19 testing sites in the Midlands today through the weekend. In Orangeburg, you can get tested at the Technology…
LEXINGTON., CO SC (WOLO)-- Lexington County Deputies say a man tied up a security guard at a food distributor, stole his key card, broke into a warehouse and stole two…
Richland County Sheriff's Department says they have arrested two more people for a shooting in April on Aster Circle.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hoping someone can help them identify two people authorities say may have been witnesses to a deadly shooting. Around 9:20 Tuesday night authorities responded…
(CNN) --- A police department in the low country has determined three of its officers were not following proper policies and procedures when a handcuffed man was thrown into a wall. The incident happened earlier this month and…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- "accelerateSC", a task force created by Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) to find ways to safely reopen the state economy held what might be its last in-person meeting Thursday. The group came up…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster updated the state's response to the Coronavirus Thursday afternoon. McMaster announced that there are still closures in the state, including schools and entertainment venues. McMaster announced he…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Thursday, announced 156 new cases of the coronavirus and 4 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to…
Richland, Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Sheriff Leon Lott released a statement on the death of George Floyd, the African-American man who died after video shows a Minneapolis police officer with his knee on Floyd's neck for nine minutes. Lott says, "This is…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you have been piling up some old trash, like appliances or even a grill, Richland County is resuming curbside collection of such items. According to the county, residents can make appointments to schedule curbside pickup of…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--The number of people filing for unemployment in south carolina continues its downward trend as more businesses open their doors. Thursday the Department of Employment and Workforce announced last week 24,950 people filed initial claims for unemployment benefits.…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Red Cross is asking you to roll up your sleeve to help save a life. Today the American Red Cross announced it has an urgent need for blood donations.…
In two days, Sumter County deputies say they have seized more than $160,000 dollars in cash and thousands of grams of drugs.
