Prisma Health limiting visitation due to COVID-19 surge
Prisma Health is updating its visitation policy due to the recent rise in cases of COVID-19.
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Governor McMaster: Masking children to protect adults is the wrong thing to do
Governor Henry McMaster held a news conference to update the state's response to COVID-19. McMaster began by encouraging people to make the decision to get vaccinated if they want to, pointing out how readily available the vaccine is. Despite acknowledging the threat the Delta variant poses, McMaster says he refuses to shut the state down or require masks in school.
Update: Suspect identified in deadly shooting at "nuisance" bar in Sumter Co.
Sumter County deputies say one man was killed after a shooting at the Melted Whiskey Sunday, leading the sheriff to call for the business to be shut down.
Bobby Bowden, led Florida State football dynasty, dies at 91
Bobby Bowden, the folksy Hall of Fame coach who built Florida State into an unprecedented college football dynasty, has died. He was 91.
Tax Free Weekend in SC is here
Tax Free Weekend is officially here in South Carolina. Now through Sunday, you can get certain back to school items without having to pay for the state's 6% percent sales tax.
Statehouse leaders argue against Columbia's school mask mandate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The heads of both chambers of the South Carolina Statehouse have taken issue with the city of Columbia's school mask mandate and have asked the State Attorney General to take action. A…
UPDATE: Man shot outside Waffle House on Two Notch has died
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting they say took place outside the Waffle House in the 7500 block of Two Notch Road.
State senator, UofSC professor ask SC Supreme Court to weigh in on mask mandate at the university
A University of South Carolina professor is petitioning the South Carolina Supreme Court over the university rescinding its mask mandate. Senator Dick Harpootlian filed documents Thursday on behalf of Professor Richard Creswick.
DHEC: 2,535 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, eight new confirmed deaths in SC
DHEC reports 2,535 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 701 probable cases and eight new confirmed deaths in South Carolina.
No masks required when Clemson University for fall semester
Clemson University will have no widespread mask requirement and no physical distancing as classes will resume at full capacity, the school announced this week.
SC Tax Free weekend begins today
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- It's officially the start of the tax free weekend here in South Carolina. This means that lengthy list of items your children need as they get ready…
Triage tents go back up as COVID cases continue rising
By Zach Wilcox and WMBF News Staff Published: Aug. 4, 2021 at 5:35 PM UTC|Updated: 13 hours ago CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) – The COVID-19 tents at Conway Medical Center are going back…
Senior FTC official criticizes Facebook's shutdown of political ads probe
WASHINGTON (AP) - A senior Federal Trade Commission official is criticizing Facebook's move to shut down the personal accounts of two academic researchers and terminate their probe into misinformation spread through political ads on the social network. In a letter…
Lt. Gov Pamela Evette speaks at ceremony honoring disability awareness in the workforce
he South Carolina Governor's Committee held an awards ceremony to honor businesses and individuals for their dedicated work in hiring people with disabilities. Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette spoke at the ceremony, saying this is making our state a better place.
Graham says he’s told Trump to ‘speak up’ on COVID vaccines
As he recovers from a breakthrough infection of the coronavirus, Sen. Lindsey Graham said Thursday that he has urged former President Donald Trump to press his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine, which the South Carolina Republican called “the antidote to the virus that’s wreaking havoc on our hospitals.”
State education department hires former Lexington-Richland 5 superintendent
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The South Carolina Department of Education announced Thursday it has hired former Lexington-Richland 5 Superintendent Dr. Christina Melton. Melton resigned suddenly in June after having been named the Superintendent of the Year. The former superintendent will…
DHEC: 1,878 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, eight confirmed deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,878 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 902 probable cases and eight new confirmed deaths in South Carolina.
Rep. Ralph Norman says he tested positive for COVID-19
Congressman Ralph Norman says he tested positive for COVID-19.
Columbia Mayor issues 'State of Emergency' for schools in city limits
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--- The Mayor of Columbia has declared a state of emergency -- and he's primarily focused on masks in schools. This as case numbers of COVID and…
