DHEC reminds you to keep your family safe in the water during Healthy and Safe Swimming Week
As your family gets ready to hit the pools and lakes this summer, state health officials want to make sure you are safe.
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SCDMV: Less than one year left for drivers to get REAL ID
South Carolinians have less than one year to get a REAL ID, or you'll be turned away from boarding any flight, entering federal buildings or visiting military bases.
DHEC supports recommendation from CDC on kids ages 5-11 getting booster shots
DHEC says it supports recommendations from the CDC for kids ages 5-11 to get COVID-19 booster shots at least five months after their initial vaccine series.
Four babies hospitalized in SC from reactions to new formulas
Four babies are hospitalized in South Carolina as a result of the infant formula shortage.
Newberry High School moves to e-learning after neighborhood shootings
NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Newberry County School district will be moving Newberry High School to e-learning for all classes on Monday, May 23. This comes after multiple teens were shot in a Newberry County neighborhood. The school district…
Columbia Police investigate fatal stabbing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police are investigating a fatal stabbing on the 100 block of Wilkes Road near Farrow Road. According to police, two male acquaintances were arguing before both were injured during the stabbing. The second male is…
Three people dead after a shooting in Newberry County
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) - Three people are dead after a shooting in Newberry County. According to the Newberry Police Department, officers responded to Eleanor Drive in the Wise Street community after reports of a shooting at around 3 p.m. on…
One teen dead after shooting in Newberry County
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) - One teenager is dead after an overnight shooting in Newberry County. According to the Newberry Police department the shooting happened in the Wise Street area on Saturday, May 22nd. Police say the victim is 16 years…
Police investigating deadly shooting of a teenager in Richland County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that left one teenager dead and another injured. According to deputies, they were called to the 300 block of Saddletrail Road just after 5 p.m. on Saturday,…
Emergency officials advise South Carolinians to exercise caution when going out in the heat
Emergency officials say if you're out in the heat, you need to drink between two and four glasses of water an hour to stay hydrated.
Columbia, Richland among 14 cities to test 'Urban Heat Island'
The City of Columbia has just been approved to receive a grant that will allow the Capital city along with Richland County to be part of an national and international initiative
City of Columbia, Academy Sports help students get summer rolling
Several City of Columbia officials are teaming up with Academy Sports and Outdoors this weekend to celebrate Nation Bike Month by giving students dozens of brand new bikes and helmets.
Workers at Columbia Starbucks location on strike
Columbia, S.C. (S.C.)--Some employees at a Midlands Starbucks have gone on strike. In a statement provided to ABC Columbia, an employee representative says the strike is in response to recent firings at the…
One man's personal struggles inspire 'Honor Bands'
For one Charlotte man, Tragedy has defined him. Not in a negative way, instead he has turned his person struggles into hundreds of thousands of inspirational messages.
Family of former suspect in Drexel disappearance 'devastated' by investigation
The family of a former suspect in the Disappearance of Brittanee Drexel say they've been 'devastated' by the investigation
Another quake reported in Elgin
Elgin, S.C. (WOLO)-- The series of earthquakes in the Midlands continues. Tonight the US Geological Survey reports a 1.2 magnitude earthquake 3.75 miles southeast of Elgin. It happened around 8pm. This is the 27th earthquake reported in the area since…
Ex-Horry County deputy guilty on all charges in drowning of 2 women
An Ex-Horry County deputy has been found guilty on all charges in the drowning of two women.
SCDEW reports slight uptick in initial unemployment insurance claims last week
Last week, SCDEW says there was a small increase in the number of residents filing first time claims for unemployment insurance.
City of Columbia offers free COVID tests, vaccines
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Capital city is linking up with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to help you get either a COVID test or vaccination if…
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey plan return without animals
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey say they are ready to make a comeback after a 5 year hiatus. Organizers say this time the three ring circus will not have any animal acts.
