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CDC: Flu Season Worsens Nationally

NEW YORK (AP) - It looks like Groundhog Day for the nation's flu report, too: It's gotten worse, and there are weeks of suffering ahead. The government's latest report out Friday shows the flu season continued to intensify last week.…

Plant Expansion Expected to Bring 350 Jobs to Calhoun County

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Governor's office announced that Zeus Industrial Products is expanding operations in Calhoun County. According to the Governor's office, the $76 million dollar investment is expected to bring 350 jobs, over the next several years.…

City to Hold Black History Month Parade and Festival

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia is celebrating Black History Month with a parade and festival.  The 14th Annual Karamu Black History Parade and Festival is being held Saturday, February 3 at the corner of Harden and Gervais streets.  This year’s parade…

SCE&G To Host Energy Efficient Neighborhood Program in Blackville

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to get your house more energy efficient? SCE&G is hosting a community meeting about the Neighborhood Energy Efficiency Program. According to SCE&G, this meeting is for Blackville residents and will offer energy assessments, education and the…

Columbia Lifesavers Blood Drive : Roll Up Your Sleeves

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--  Roll up your sleeves for a good cause Friday. The Red Cross and City of Columbia are hosting the 8th annual Columbia Lifesavers Blood Drive Friday, February 2, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will take place…

5 Arrested on Drug Charges in Sumter County

Sumter, SC (WOLO) ---- Five people are behind bars after The Sumter County Sheriff's Office was in the process of executing a search warrant on the Relax Inn Motel  in the 10-thousand block of Lynches River Road, in Sumter County…

Wear red Friday for heart disease awareness

[gtxvideo vid='472z2rlA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/472z2rlA.jpg' vtitle='Wear red Friday for heart disease awareness'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Thursday (2/1), Governor Henry McMaster announced the state is going red to raise awareness for the battle against heart disease. Experts say heart disease is the…

Health Minute: Cold and Flu

The Flu season has been especially bad this year, but doctors say that's not the only virus that could be bugging you. Find out what is going around in your Health Minute.

Gov. Declares Feb. Vulnerable Adult Awareness Month

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--  February 2018 is officially Vulnerable Adult Awareness month in South Carolina. A spokesperson for the Department of Social Services says the governor's declaration gives the agency a chance to highlight its Adult Advocacy Division. According to DSS…

Newberry Jury Duty Scam

Newberry county is warning residents about a Jury scam that is falsely accusing residents of missing a jury date and requesting they pay up to clear the offense.

Shaw Pilots to Fly Over Super Bowl LII

Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (WOLO)--  A spokesperson for Shaw Air Force Base says the Air Combat Command F-16 Viper Demonstration Team will fly over the Super Bowl this Sunday in Minneapolis. Air Force officials say they team is capable…

Officials: Lottery Funds for State Not Affected by Glitch

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina lottery officials say the money they give the state for school buses and college scholarships won't be affected this year by a Christmas Day glitch that left the lottery potentially owing $33 million to…

Columbia Arts Center Launches New Art Series

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready for some creativity at the  Columbia Art Center? Thursday night the Art Center will kick off a new arts series to celebrate and explore various cultures in the city. The Worlds of Creativity series…

SC Free Clinic Conference Focuses on Healthcare

[gtxvideo vid='jUJ0VJgu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jUJ0VJgu.jpg' vtitle='SC Free Clinic Conference Focuses on Healthcare'] COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO)-- Free clinics are critical to medical care in our state. That was the message Tuesday and Wednesday at the South Carolina Free Clinics Association Conference at the…

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