MUSC reports three cases of the Omicron variant detected in South Carolina
Three cases of the Omicron variant have been detected in South Carolina by scientists at MUSC.
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State and local law enforcement kick off Sober or Slammer campaign
Police across the Palmetto State will be out in full force for the upcoming holiday travel period, as the South Carolina Department of Public Safety and other law enforcement agencies kicked off the Sober or Slammer campaign.
DHEC: 820 new cases of COVID-19, 12 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 820 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 additional deaths in South Carolina.
School district raising funds for students, families who lost homes in apartment fire
IRMO, SC (WOLO) - At least 13 children lost their homes Monday night in Irmo when a fire destroyed part of the Gleneagle Apartments. According to Lexington Richland School District 5, a number its students were displaced. In an email…
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden mourning the loss of tiger
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Some sad news to pass along from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Tuesday evening. A spokesperson for the zoo says it's male tiger Vitali passed away after nine years…
Sumter police searching for missing man
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Sumter are searching for a missing man. Investigators say Carlyle Haynesworth,63, was last seen around noon Monday when he walked away from his home on Robney Dr.…
Families displaced after apartment fire
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Several Midlands families will be spending the holidays away from home after an apartment fire Monday evening. Crews with the Irmo Fire Department along with Columbia Fire, West Columbia, and Lexington…
Local Living: Angel Trees and Christmas Lights in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Here's your look at Local Living. You can join the animals at Riverbanks Zoo for a happy holiday. Riverbanks' Zoo is hosting "Lights before Christmas" on select evenings throughout the month of…
Woman dead after a shooting at a Richland County bar
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, a woman was shot and killed early Saturday morning at Felicity Bar and Grill on Fairfield Road. Investigators say when deputies…
Red Cross of South Carolina disaster workers deploy to Kentucky after deadly tornadoes
SOUTH CAROLINA (WOLO) - Red Cross of South Carolina disaster workers are headed to Mayfield, Kentucky to help with relief following the deadly tornadoes that touched down this weekend across multiple states in the center of the country. The Red…
Local church hosts Guns for Gifts Drive
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Right Directional Church International is hoping to curb the rising gun violence in the midlands by hosting a Guns for Gifts Drive. On Saturday, December 12th, the…
Deadly single-vehicle crash in Lexington County
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - According to the Lexington County Coroner, one person died after a single-vehicle accident on Charleston Highway in Lexington County. Investigators say on December 10, Keith Russell Defee, 61, of Gaston was traveling southbound when his…
Suspect wanted in shooting at Publix
Chapin, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Chapin are searching for a suspect in a shooting at a local grocery store. Investigators say on Thursday night they responded to Publix on Chapin Rd to a report of a shooting. Police say through…
UPDATE: Missing Columbia man returns home
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- UPDATE: The Columbia Police Department says Solomon Thompson returned home to his family, and he is safe. ORIGINAL POST (12/10/2021 2:14 p.m.) The Columbia Police Department is…
Holiday light displays return to NYC store windows
(CNN) -- New lavish light window displays are back to spreading holiday cheer in New York this year. Retailers want to make holiday shopping experience extra special this year, especially after 2020.…
State Rep Richard Ansel Martin indicted by Newberry grand jury
Newberry Co., SC (WOLO) -- State Representative Richard Ansel Martin has been indicted by a Newberry county grand jury on charges of misconduct in office and contributing to the delinquency of a…
Consumer News: Tyler Ryan speaks with State Treasurer Curtis Loftis about 'Happy HoliPAID' campaign
Consumer News: Tyler Ryan speaks with State Treasurer Curtis Loftis about 'Happy HoliPAID' campaign
Bond hearing for Alex Murdaugh set for Monday
According to Attorney General Alan Wilson, a bond hearing for State Grand Jury charges against Alex Murdaugh is set for Monday, December 13.
DHEC supports the CDC's recommendation on booster shots for teens and adults
Today, DHEC announced they support the CDC's recommendation for a Pfizer coronavirus booster shot for individuals ages 16 and 17.
Bond hearing for Alex Murdaugh postponed after additional charges are filed
A bond hearing for Alex Murdaugh set for this morning has been postponed after new criminal charges were filed this week.
